The government will implement a de minimis scheme for subsidizing investments made by companies in spa and balneoclimatic resorts in tourism, spa, cultural, sports, and leisure infrastructure, as well as for covering expenses related to the professional training of personnel employed in the HORECA sector.
The support measure is granted in the form of a non-reimbursable financial allocation, representing a maximum of 50% of the value of eligible expenses, excluding VAT, and the scheme’s budget for 2023 is 15 million RON.
The total value of the aid that can be granted under the de minimis scheme in 2023 is 15 million RON and is granted from the state budget, through the budget of the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism, within the limit of the budgetary and commitment credits approved annually by the state budget law.
Estimated amounts for the period 2024 – 2026 are as follows:
- Year 2024 – 15.750 million RON;
- Year 2025 – 16.538 million RON;
- Year 2026 – 17.634 million RON;
Contracts will be concluded until 31.12.2023, within the limit of the commitment credits approved for this purpose in the 2023 budget of the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism, and payments will be made until 31.12.2026. The support measure will be granted in the form of a non-reimbursable financial allocation, representing a maximum of 50% of the value of eligible expenses, excluding VAT, related to the project. The aid received can be cumulated with other de minimis aids granted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum financing percentage?
Companies can receive a non-reimbursable allocation of up to 50% of eligible expenses, excluding VAT.
Which sectors are eligible for these subsidies?
Funding applies to tourism, spa, cultural, sports, and leisure infrastructure, plus HORECA staff training in spa resorts.
Until when are payments made under this scheme?
While contracts must be signed by the end of 2023, payments under the scheme will be executed until December 31, 2026.