Subsidy relocation application window open

The application window at the RFO opened on 6 January 2025 for the third subsidy scheme under the peak load approach. This scheme concerns the Rural relocation scheme livestock farms with peak load: farm relocation. This scheme subsidises the voluntary relocation of livestock farms to a location with less nitrogen precipitation than the overburdened Natura 2000 areas. It does not matter which animal species you keep. Among other things, you will receive 100% subsidies for moving buildings, facilities and animals and for taking over or replacing buildings at the new location. Want to know what else you can get a subsidy for and what conditions you need to meet? Then click on Lvvp for more information.

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If you are considering moving your business to another location, see if and how you can take advantage of this grant opportunity.

Bottom of subsidy pot for zero-emission company car in sight

Are you buying or financial leasing a new, fully emission-free company car? Then you can still benefit from 31 December 2024, noon make use of the Low Emission Company Car Subsidy Scheme (SEBA). You apply for this subsidy before entering into a final agreement. For operational leasing, your leasing company can apply for SEBA. The subsidy amount is up to €5,000 per company car. The subsidy rate is 7% for large entrepreneurs, 10% for medium-sized entrepreneurs and 12% for small entrepreneurs (and non-profit institutions). You can use the SME test determine which category your business belongs to. You apply the percentage to the net list price (vehicle category N1) or the sales price without VAT (vehicle category N2 up to and including a weight of 4,250 kg). The net list price (N1) or sales price (N2) must be at least €20,000.

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You may also be able to get Environmental Investment Allowance (MIA) for the purchase of a new zero-emission company car. Once the deal is finalised, apply for the MIA within 3 months. The MIA is not deducted from the subsidy amount. But note that the subsidy does reduce the basis for the MIA. You can also apply for MIA for a charging point.

Invest now or in 2025 for more KIA

To make the most of the small business investment allowance (KIA), it makes sense to assess whether you still need to make certain investments in 2024 or whether it would be better to carry them forward to 2025. Staggering investments can give you more KIA. Will you invest between €2,801 and €69,765 in 2024? Then you will get 28% KIA on this. You can claim a lump sum of €19,535 for a total investment between €69,765 and €129,194. For investments totalling between € 129,194 and € 387,580, this fixed amount gradually decreases. Above an investment amount of €387,580, you will no longer receive KIA. Spreading the investments over two years is therefore often more advantageous.

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Check whether you still need to invest this year or next year to make the most of the small-scale investment deduction.

 

Timely application for KOR from 1 January 2025

Do you expect your annual turnover to remain below €20,000 in the coming years? If so, you may be interested in signing up for the small business scheme (KOR). You are then exempt from VAT and have fewer administrative obligations. For example, you usually no longer have to file a VAT return. Participation in the KOR can be advantageous for you if you have to pay VAT annually or if your customers cannot deduct VAT. In principle, the exemption then makes your products or services cheaper for them. Do you recover VAT annually or can your customers deduct VAT? Then participation is usually not interesting. This also applies if your turnover varies greatly each year and you are not sure that your turnover remains below the €20,000 threshold. As soon as your turnover exceeds €20,000 in a calendar year, the KOR is no longer valid. To participate in the KOR as of 1 January 2025, your application must be received by the Tax and Customs Administration before 3 December.

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Check that you have declared the correct sales tax number and make sure you apply in time if you want to participate in the KOR from 1 January 2025. It is wise to involve a VAT advisor in your deliberations.

Lbv subsidy scheme application window opens

Retrieved from 18 November 2024 Opens the counter of the National cattle farm termination scheme (Lbv) for smaller sectors, such as goats, meat ducks or rabbits. You are eligible for this subsidy if nitrogen emissions are at or above a certain threshold. Depending on that nitrogen emission, you can get compensation of 100% or 120% of the value loss of production capacity per m2. These are the animal houses, including manure and feed stores and other areas, such as an office, canteen, feed kitchen or hygiene sluice. Are you eligible for compensation of 120% of the loss of value? Then you are also eligible for compensation of €45 per m2 for the demolition and removal of animal housing and manure and feed stores. You apply for the Lbv subsidy at the RVO. This is still possible until 20 December 2024 (23:59).

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Do you want to take advantage of this subsidy opportunity? Then make sure you have submitted your application to the RFO by 20 December 2024.

Time is running out for SSEB clean construction grant application

Do you own a construction company with construction equipment or a company that rents construction equipment? Then you can still apply until 31 October 2024 (12:00 am) use the Clean and Emission-free Construction Equipment Grant Scheme (SSEB). Among other things, you can get subsidies through this subsidy scheme for the conversion costs of making existing construction equipment low-emission or emission-free. Subsidies are also available for buying or leasing a new construction vehicle or machine that emits (virtually) no nitrogen. In addition, there is the Innovation subsidy for the (further) development of new emission-free techniques and a feasibility subsidy for a feasibility study leading to a project experimental development towards innovations of emission-free construction machinery and the charging infrastructure needed for this. The subsidy amount for SMEs is up to 50% (other companies 30%) of the net investment cost.

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Are you planning to make one or more of the aforementioned investments? Then check whether you meet the conditions for this grant scheme and make sure you submit your application on time.

End of delay for sowing catch crops nears

In early September last year, you as a farmer received a postponement for sowing catch crops (grass, clover, etc.) after harvesting maize or for catch crops on sandy and loess soils. The reason was that you could sow later this year because of the extremely wet spring. However, the postponement expires on 21 October 2024. After the maize harvest, the catch crop must be sown after a maximum of 7 days. For other crops, an incremental reduction in your 2025 nitrogen use standard applies if you do not sow the catch crop or sow it after 21 October. You report the sowing period in the Combined Declaration. Did you enter a sowing date before? Then check if it is still correct.

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On the website of the RFO you will find more information on deferral and reporting in the Combined Declaration.

Start of new innovation grant tackling peak load

Are you a livestock farmer with dairy cattle, pigs and/or veal calves and do you have a farm with peak loads? If you want to contribute to reducing nitrogen precipitation on overloaded Natura 2000 areas, you can get a new innovation subsidy to do so. From 21 October 2024 namely opens the counter of the new subsidy scheme 'Subsidy for investments in sustainability for livestock sites with peak load' (Sbv). You can get the grant if you invest in proven techniques that significantly reduce nitrogen precipitation, such as stall systems and air scrubbers. An important condition is that the number of animals on your farm does not increase for five years. The budget is between €25,000 and €600,000 per application. You can apply for the subsidy until 8 January 2025 apply to the RFO.

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Do you want to innovate to reduce nitrogen precipitation? Then see if you can take advantage of this grant opportunity.