Things
It supports the creation, in the less developed regions (Basilicata, Calabria, Campania, Puglia and Sicily), of investment programs aimed at enabling the transition of the manufacturing sector towards the so-called "Smart Factory"
Who is it aimed at?
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from the relief if, on the date of submission of the application: they are duly established and registered in the Business Register, are in the full and free exercise of their rights and are not in voluntary liquidation or subject to in insolvency proceedings are in the ordinary accounting regime and have at least two approved financial statements filed with the Business Register, or have submitted, in the case of sole proprietorships and partnerships, at least two tax returns are in compliance with current legislation on the matter of construction and urban planning, work and environmental protection, as well as with the contributory obligations who have not carried out, in the two years preceding the submission of the application, a relocation towards the production unit object of the investment are not among the subjects who have received and subsequently not reimbursed or deposited in a blocked account, the aid considered illegal or incompatible by the European Commission is not in conditions such as to constitute companies in difficulty. Freelancers registered with professional orders or members of professional associations identified in the list kept by the Ministry of Economic Development and in possession of the issued certificate can also access the benefits.
What does it predict
Contribution towards facilities and subsidized financing, for a nominal percentage calculated with respect to the eligible expenses equal to 75%. The subsidized loan, which is not supported by particular forms of guarantee, must be repaid by the beneficiary company without interest in a period of maximum duration of 7 years starting from the date of disbursement of the last installment to balance the benefits. The mix of benefits is as follows: for micro and small-sized companies, a contribution towards plant account of 35% and a subsidized loan of 40%; for medium-sized companies, a contribution towards plant account of 25% and a 50% subsidized financing.
