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Guidance




The State Aid Unit has put together a series of guidance and advice documents for some common State aid issues.

These can be accessed below.

Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI)- State Aid Guidance for Administrators

Services of General Economic Interest (SGEI)- State aid Guidance for Administrators

11/03/11
The purpose of this paper is to provide general guidance on State aid implications relating to the provision of public services which are considered to be services of general economic interest (SGEI).
 

De Minimis Desk Instructions

04/11/10
The de minimis desk instructions provide guidance to anyone responsible for providing de minimis aid or running a de minimis scheme.
 
General State aid guidance to aid administrators providing funding to the third sector

General State aid guidance to aid administrators providing funding to the third sector

12/04/09
The document provides key information about the State aid rules and the third sector.
 
Guidance Note on the new EC General Block Exemption Regulation

Guidance Note on the new EC General Block Exemption Regulation

31/10/08
The purpose of this guidance note is to summarise the State aid position as set out in the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER).
 
Services Of General Economic Interest (SGEI)

Services Of General Economic Interest (SGEI)

30/10/08
Various documents related to Services Of General Economic Interest (SGEI)