URSSAF exemptions and schemes for businesses

Introduction

Urssaf collects social security contributions and provides information and calculators on the applicable exemptions. The schemes associated with this funder mainly consist of contribution reductions, exemption thresholds and social rules: they are not all grants paid directly to the company.

Which schemes may be relevant?

Depending on the situation: ACRE for certain business creators or buyers, general reductions in employer contributions, targeted exemptions (for example JEI or overseas territories), exemption thresholds or rules specific to certain benefits and statuses.

Who can benefit?

Conditions depend on the scheme, the legal form, the situation of the manager or employee, pay, location, activity, and sometimes the date the company was created. Being affiliated or listed in the directory is not enough on its own to confirm eligibility.

How to check your eligibility

1. Precisely identify the scheme. 2. Check the conditions, deadlines and combination rules on the official website. 3. Use the calculator or contact Urssaf if necessary. 4. Keep supporting documents and apply the scheme according to the reporting rules in force.

How can Capital OS help?

Capital OS helps identify social and tax schemes associated with a company and its needs. The result is a lead to verify: it does not constitute a decision by Urssaf nor confirmation of entitlement.

FAQ

Are URSSAF schemes grants? Generally not: they are often exemptions or reductions in contributions. Can all companies benefit from ACRE? No, conditions apply. Can the rules change? Yes, you should consult up-to-date official sources.

CTA

Identify the exemptions and social schemes to review for your company, then confirm the conditions on official sources.

Urssaf — ACRE

Conditions and terms of the business creation or takeover grant

Urssaf — RGDU

Single degressive general reduction in employer contributions, in force since 2026

Urssaf Open Data

Official data on exemptions and contribution reductions

Service Public Entreprendre

Information on the manager's social protection and contributions

Decentralised aid

Decentralised aid for live performance (ADSV)

Cultural innovation

Grants for innovation and digital transformation

Grant name

Funder ID