Aid for acquiring vacant business premises
Aid for acquiring vacant business premises. Combat vacancy in commercial, craft or service premises in the territory of Colmar Agglomération. Expenditure or operations listed: acquisition costs of the premises, excluding fees (agency, notary, etc.) and the cost of any attached housing. Not eligible: premises converted from housing to business use. Practical step: before purchasing, gather proof of vacancy of at least six months, the business takeover project, the draft deed of acquisition and the required planning permissions. The catalogue indicates 20% of expenditure excluding VAT, capped at €6,000. The official rules also mention bank details, a registration extract/SIRET and the deed of sale: confirm the application conditions and timetable with Colmar Agglomération.
The aid targets the acquisition of commercial, craft or service premises that have been unused for more than six months, in order to set up a new activity there. The expenditure mentioned concerns the purchase price excluding agency fees, notary fees and any housing part. A simple change of use from housing to business premises is excluded. The amount, combination rules and current opening should be confirmed with the funder before committing.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: any person (natural or legal) acquiring commercial, craft or service premises (excluding housing) that have been unused for more than 6 months, in order to set up a new activity there. Not eligible: local authorities; public bodies; social landlords. Check the business size at the required level, the main activity, the location and the exclusions in the current rules.
Eligibility conditions
Detailed conditions are not provided in the catalogue. Obtain the official rules before treating the project as eligible; check in particular the territory, timetable, expenditure and combination rules.
What the scheme covers
Operations or expenditure mentioned in the catalogue: acquisition costs of the premises, excluding fees (agency, notary, etc.) and the cost of any attached housing. Not eligible: premises converted from housing to business use. Check the exclusions and the date from which expenditure is eligible in the official rules.
Amount and funding terms
Amount mentioned in the catalogue: a grant of 20% of eligible expenditure (excluding VAT), i.e. a contribution of at most €6,000. Do not treat it as a guaranteed amount: confirm the expenditure base (excluding/including VAT), cap, available funding, combination rules and aid regime with the funder.
How to apply
before purchasing, gather proof of vacancy of at least six months, the business takeover project, the draft deed of acquisition and the required planning permissions. The catalogue indicates 20% of expenditure excluding VAT, capped at €6,000. The official rules also mention bank details, a registration extract/SIRET and the deed of sale: confirm the application conditions and timetable with Colmar Agglomération. Prepare at least: business identification (SIREN/SIRET), proof of location, project description, detailed quotes, financing plan and the supporting documents required. This list is a checklist: follow the funder’s exact list.
Timeline
No current application deadline is confirmed by the catalogue data alone. Check the end date, sessions, available funding and the required order between application, quote, order and start of works with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Colmar Agglomération
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €6,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 20%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What concrete project could match this aid?
Acquisition costs of the premises, excluding fees (agency, notary, etc.) and the cost of any attached housing. Not eligible: premises converted from housing to business use.
Who should check their eligibility first?
Any person (natural or legal) acquiring commercial, craft or service premises (excluding housing) that have been unused for more than 6 months, in order to set up a new activity there. Not eligible: local authorities; public bodies; social landlords.
What amount can be included in the financing plan?
The catalogue mentions: a grant of 20% of eligible expenditure (excluding VAT), i.e. a contribution of at most €6,000. This is an indication to be confirmed, not a promise of funding.
What could block the application?
The detailed conditions are not sufficiently documented; obtain the official rules before committing.
What is the next useful step?
Before purchasing, gather proof of vacancy of at least six months, the business takeover project, the draft deed of acquisition and the required planning permissions. The catalogue indicates 20% of expenditure excluding VAT, capped at €6,000. The official rules also mention bank details, a registration extract/SIRET and the deed of sale: confirm the application conditions and timetable with Colmar Agglomération.
Official source
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