Guidance

English Freeports Subsidy Scheme

This page brings together guidance for the use of the English Freeports Subsidy Scheme.

Applies to England

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The covers a blend of measures, enabling public authorities to provide targeted support to promote economic activity in Freeport locations in England.ÌýÌý

The Scheme encompasses 6 different support measures:Ìý

  • Zero rate of secondary National Insurance contributions for Freeport employees
  • Stamp Duty Land Tax relief
  • Enhanced Structures and Buildings AllowancesÌýÌý
  • Enhanced Capital Allowances
  • Business Rates ReliefÌý
  • Seed Funding

Guidance setting out the terms and eligibility conditions of the scheme with respect to each measure can be found below.Ìý

Guidance documentsÌýÌý

Updates to this page

Published 26 April 2024

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