Energy-intensive businesses can count on government assistance due to rising electricity and gas prices. This will be the second round of funding under the support program scheduled for 2023.
Announcement of the call for applications
The long-awaited call for applications for the program on February 1st Entrepreneurs have 14 days from the program announcement date (12:00 PM), or until February 15th, to submit their funding applications and necessary documents.
Applications should be submitted electronically on the website of the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management.
Who can apply for assistance?
Enterprises in the energy-intensive industry will be able to apply for funding, including:
a) whose predominant activity is conducted in section B (mining and quarrying) or C (industrial processing) of the Polish Classification of Activities (PKD) and
b) whose costs of electricity and natural gas in 2021 amounted to no less than 3% of the value of sold production.
What should be attached to the application?
The application must be accompanied by a number of documents demonstrating the conditions for obtaining assistance, including a certificate of no arrears in the payment of taxes and contributions, a report from the beneficiary, and a report from an independent auditor regarding the assessment of the report in question.
Due to the numerous requirements and the exceptionally short application deadline, many entrepreneurs may struggle to join the program on time. Therefore, it's worth seeking assistance from a law firm experienced in obtaining assistance for businesses.
Is it worth applying?
The current program's budget is PLN 3.3 billion. Entrepreneurs can receive up to EUR 4 million.
For what period can entrepreneurs count on receiving assistance?
Basic assistance will be paid for the second half of 2023.
Who has already received help?
This is not the first program of its kind, as aid has already been provided for the first half of 2023 and for 2022. Many companies received substantial funding – in 2023 alone, 307 companies qualified for the program.
As the above indicates, obtaining funding is possible and highly profitable. As a law firm, we provide comprehensive support throughout the entire application process and its timely submission. We have experience in this area – this won't be the first program in which we have successfully supported clients.
We cordially invite you to contact us!
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Legal status as of February 1, 2024
