structural funds

In projects co-financed from Structural Funds rules regarding incentive effect or durability of operations and State aid regulations must be fully respected

In cases where these issues have not been properly addressed at early stage, there is a significant risk for the successful completion of projects

In this field:

at a stage when Operational Programs are drafted we indicate which objectives will entail State aid
we prepare aid schemes for objectives within the framework of Operational Programs
we represent our Clients in proceedings concerning notification to the Commission of aid schemes and individual aid
we provide in-depth analysis on existence and compatibility of aid at a stage of preparation of feasibility studies of projects
we advise beneficiaries on proper drafting of request for confirmation of assistance
we analyze whether certain modifications in the project may infringe durability of operation requirement
we verify SME status of the beneficiary

Our experience includes:

cooperation with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Development in drafting of regulations (aid schemes) concerning State aid in Regional Operational Programs
representation of the Polish authorities and beneficiaries in proceedings before the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection and the European Commission
advisory on projects concerning municipal economy and environmental protection, i.e. construction of sewage treatment plants, construction of heat networks and construction of incineration plants
advisory services for major cities in Poland concerning construction of transport infrastructure and acquisition of busses, trams and rolling stock co-financed from the European Funds
advisory on financing of museum and fair infrastructure as well as sports complexes, i.e. stadiums and sport halls
advisory on proceedings concerning request for confirmation of assistance