State intervention in the economy is often necessary in order to help the restructuring of entire sectors or companies, small and medium enterprises’ development, natural environment protection, research and development and coping with unemployment. However, state aid disturbs competition and is generally forbidden except in cases when it is granted according to the Polish and European regulations.

COMPER offers consultations for both – donors and beneficiaries of state aid.

COMPER helps in preparing suitable applications, counting net equivalent for aid and reporting on the usage of public money. Proper preparation of state aid application and using the aid funds according to its purpose saves entrepreneurs from paying it back. The result of the state aid audit is also vital for an investor in order to avoid returning the money received by the acquired company.

COMPER has a vast experience in advising and training of the personnel of the administration organs, special economic zones, state agencies and entrepreneurs. COMPER’s employees also took part in preparing projects of Polish state aid act and its implementing regulations. We have been also involved in consultancy to the government agencies on the projects supported by state aid.

Similar to the notification of the transaction of concentration (M & A Notifications), COMPER also offers the relevant audit for state aid beneficiaries. As the result of the analysis the Client will be provided with the information on the amount and type of state aid used by the Client. The report may also include the scheme of suggested further actions relevant to the Client’s situation.