Guidance

State aid: frequently asked questions

Answers frequently asked questions about state aid rules. Includes basic and also more detailed information on state aid terminology.

• From: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Published: 4 May 2012

This publication was withdrawn on 1 January 2021

The Brexit transition period has ended and new rules on subsidy control now apply.

For current information read: Complying with the UK’s international obligations on subsidy control

EU State aid rules only apply in certain limited circumstances:

• aid that is granted within scope of the Northern Ireland Protocol. Read guidance on the application of the Protocol
• the disbursement of outstanding Structural Funds payments

Documents

[Withdrawn] State aid: frequently asked questions.

Ref: 12/747

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The UK and EU have agreed to terms on a Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, which came into force on 1 January 2021. This agreement contains provisions related to subsidy control.

Answers frequently asked questions about state aid rules. Includes basic and also more detailed information on state aid terminology. State aid occurs when an authority grants public resources to selected entities which are engaged in economic activities. See also URN 12/746 for guidance on the General Block Exemption Regulation.

Published 4 May 2012