State aid

STATE
AID

STANDARD
STRUCTURE

FLEXIBLE
STRUCTURE

Business plan analysis
Flexibility in contracts
„Moving“ limits on annual payments, depending on available budget funds
Shortening the payment period of CAPEX and competitiveness
Increasing participation in cash measures vs. subsidies / exemptions in the overall structure

Incentives

Up to 50% government support for a maximum period of 10 years – focused on providing tailor-made solutions
10 year tax holiday for profit tax and 100% reduction of personal income tax for a period of up to 10 years
Support growth of capital investments and income with a return of 10 + 10% of investment costs in new machines and equipment or investment in buildings
Exemption on paying utility taxes to the local municipality and fees for land building permits
R&D measure – refinement (50% return on investment)
Cash swap for subsidies for paid personnel and profit tax n-2
State support mechanism packages for staff training aiming increased productivity
Long-term lease on land in free zones in Republic of North Macedonia up to 99 years at concessionary prices
Service for construction and lease of facilities by TIDZ/span>
Free connection to natural gas, water and sewerage network

* Each individualized offer can consist of all or part of these elements, with different share in overall accumulation and varying intensity.

Utility / service

Energy

(including connection to the main power lines in the country)

Transport

(including connection to the main road / rail corridors in the country)

Service

(new services for accommodation of workers from and outside the country, education, child care and health)

SINGLE ENTRY POINT

INVESTMENT
BEGINNING

INVESTOR
CARE

Each company has its own designated person for direct communication
Any request can be submitted online by filling out the
form
The contact person provides timely support and response to requests and needs (no later than 5 days from receipt of the request)
Each investor communicates with one person about the infrastructure, the state assistance, support for the services of other institutions, etc.

Personalized support for the requirements and needs of investors in the post-investment phase
Electronic system for dealing with needs / issues
Three pillars of support
A quarterly questionnaire is submitted which is used to research investor satisfaction, and the results are the basis for further upgrading of investor care.