Guidance

English Freeports Subsidy Scheme

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

From:
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Published
26 April 2024

Applies to England

Introduction  

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

The Scheme encompasses 6 different support measures: 

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

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

Guidance documents  

Updates to this page

Published 26 April 2024

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