Business property aid in ECLA Lons Agglomération
In the Espace Communautaire Lons Agglomération (ECLA), this aid targets business property investment linked to the following aim: Support the construction, acquisition or extension of buildings in the territory of the Espace Communautaire Lons Agglomération (ECLA). The operations listed in the catalogue notably include: construction of new premises; acquisition of land bought from private parties; acquisition and rehabilitation of existing premises (industrial brownfield sites, etc.); extension of an existing building. Project management costs may also be included. The amount and final eligibility should be confirmed with the funder; this information has not yet been officially confirmed.
Are you planning to build, extend, acquire or renovate business premises in the Espace Communautaire Lons Agglomération (ECLA)? The “Business property aid” scheme may help fund the investment, provided the business, its activity and the building meet the local rules. The catalogue describes the scheme as aiming to support the construction, acquisition or extension of buildings in the territory of the Espace Communautaire Lons Agglomération (ECLA). Before signing a quote, a preliminary sale agreement or a works order, ask the funder to confirm the project’s eligibility and the date by which the application must be submitted.
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Who can apply
The catalogue indicates the following beneficiaries: sole traders or companies registered in the trade and companies register (RCS) and/or the trades register (RM); SMEs/SMIs within the EU meaning, i.e. with fewer than 250 employees, turnover below €50 million or a balance-sheet total below €43 million, and not more than 25% owned by a group of more than 250 people (after consolidating the headcount of subsidiaries more than 25% owned); associations under the 1901 law working in integration and the economy. Large companies may exceptionally be eligible if the project is structuring for the territory (strongly job-creating, significant investment, etc.) and meets European regulations. Liberal professions may exceptionally be eligible if the project is of strategic interest to the territory and its population. Eligible sectors: industry; crafts; retail; services; tourism. Not eligible: micro-enterprises/auto-entrepreneurs; businesses in difficulty within the European Commission meaning (collective proceedings — safeguard, receivership, liquidation — or out-of-court proceedings). Check with the economic department that the business’s legal form, size, age, sector and financial situation are compatible. The exclusions mentioned should be checked against the current rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the eligible investment must exceed €20,000 excluding VAT. To be confirmed in writing: the exact location of the establishment, the business’s status, the investment threshold, tax and social security obligations, maintenance of the activity and/or jobs, no start of the project before applying, combination with other aid and any environmental obligations. An undocumented condition should not be interpreted as an exemption.
What the scheme covers
Operations and expenditure described in the catalogue: construction of new premises; acquisition of land bought from private parties; acquisition and rehabilitation of existing premises (industrial brownfield sites, etc.); extension of an existing building. Project management costs may also be included. Have the funder distinguish eligible and excluded expenditure (land, deed costs, fees, equipment, in-house works, VAT, exterior works). Prepare a budget separating each item and attach detailed quotes; do not assume that the whole property cost will be subsidisable.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of up to 10% of the eligible base of planned investment excluding VAT, capped at €50,000. This amount is indicative and does not confirm the scale currently applicable. Ask for the current rules, the accepted expenditure base excluding VAT, the rates/caps, the minimum expenditure threshold, the combination rules and the applicable aid regime. Do not build your financing plan on an unconfirmed figure.
How to apply
1. Describe the planned investment in the Espace Communautaire Lons Agglomération (ECLA) and its link with the business’s activity. 2. Contact the funder’s economic department to obtain the rules and the up-to-date list of documents. 3. Have the expenditure base, thresholds, rates and combination rules validated. 4. Prepare quotes, the financing plan, company information and the required permissions. 5. Submit the application and obtain written confirmation before any commitment if the rules require it. 6. After the decision, keep paid invoices, proof of payment and evidence of completion.
Timeline
Point of attention: the official opening timetable and review times have not been confirmed. To be safe, contact the funder before starting works, buying or placing any firm order. Ask whether a simple request is enough to preserve eligibility or whether the application must be complete before committing. Also check the completion period and payment deadlines in the award decision.
Key facts
- Funder
- Espace Communautaire Lons Agglomération
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Funding rate
- 10%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which property projects may be concerned in the Espace Communautaire Lons Agglomération (ECLA)?
The catalogue notably cites: construction of new premises; acquisition of land bought from private parties; acquisition and rehabilitation of existing premises (industrial brownfield sites, etc.); extension of an existing building. Project management costs may also be included. The final list and exclusions should be confirmed with the funder.
What is the amount of the aid?
The catalogue mentions: a grant of up to 10% of the eligible base of planned investment excluding VAT, capped at €50,000. The rate, cap, expenditure threshold and combination rules should be checked in the current rules.
Can I start works before submitting the application?
Do not start before obtaining a written answer from the funder on this point. Many property schemes require prior application; the exact rule should be confirmed for this aid.
What documents should I prepare?
Prepare a presentation of the business and the project, detailed quotes, a financing plan, the financial and administrative information requested and any planning permissions. Ask the funder for the official list.
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