Regional Selective Assistance and Enterprise Grant

The recent relaxation of the European Commission's state aid guidelines has resulted in changes to RSA assessment policy.

It is now acceptable for certain intangibles, such as the acquisition of technological know how, to be considered as eligible expenditure. More details

Commission to Impose New Restrictions on State Aid for Large Projects

The European Commission have announced that, as from 1st January 2004, the limits on capital state aids will be tightened. The deadline for the automobile and synthetic fibres sector will come into force on 1st January 2003. More details


Fundamental changes to RSA in Scotland

The Scottish Executive have announced far reaching changes to the capital grants system. The overall objective is to direct funding to high-tech businesses in recognition of a lessening of demand by the large inward investors. More details