CMA Mayotte: support and funding for craft businesses

In brief

The Chamber of Trades and Crafts of Mayotte supports craft businesses in the region, in a context marked by the aftermath of Cyclone Chido and difficulties accessing ten-year (decennial) insurance, which hinder Mahoran craftspeople's access to public contracts.

SIAGI bank guarantee

Since July 2013, CMA Mayotte has represented SIAGI (Société Interprofessionnelle Artisanale de Garantie d'Investissement), which guarantees banks to facilitate access to credit for craftspeople and small businesses.

Post-Chido disaster fund

After Cyclone Chido, the Disaster and Natural Catastrophe Fund of the CMA network (funded by a contribution from each chamber) could be released to pay affected craftspeople first-aid support of up to €1,500, once a state of natural disaster is declared.

Public procurement

The July 2025 law reserves 30% of contracts for the rebuilding of Mayotte for small businesses and craft businesses on the island — access still hindered by some insurers' refusal to guarantee decennial insurance in the region.

Key takeaway

CMA Mayotte combines a guarantee role (via SIAGI) with an emergency post-disaster scheme (up to €1,500 via the CMA network's Disaster Fund). The situation is evolving rapidly in the post-Chido context: check the current offer directly with CMA Mayotte.