Aid for creation, takeover and development
Aim: Provide financial support to projects creating, taking over and developing economic activities that generate jobs (at least self-employment) and make it easier for them to access other potential financing. Expenditure mentioned: business creation, takeover or development project. Eligible expenditure: cost of productive equipment needed for the activity; cost of fit-out needed to install productive equipment; cost of equipment needed for the activity (except IT equipment). Amount listed: a grant of 10% of eligible investment excluding VAT, with a minimum of €10,000 and a maximum of €20,000 of investment, i.e. a grant of between €1,000 and €2,000.
“Aid for creation, takeover and development” aims to provide financial support to projects creating, taking over and developing economic activities that generate jobs (at least self-employment) and make it easier for them to access other potential financing. The catalogue lists the following beneficiaries: business owners: creators and buyers of businesses or those with a development project. Before committing expenditure, check the geographical scope, the applicable conditions and whether the scheme is actually open with the competent body.
Funded by CC du Pays de Lumbres
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Who can apply
This page mentions: business owners: creators and buyers of businesses or those with a development project; micro-businesses with fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees and consolidated turnover of €2 million or less, with a financial year of at least 12 months closed for development projects; registered in the RNE. Not eligible: businesses in difficulty; retail and trading; regulated or similar professions; financial and real estate activities, property companies (SCI); training organisations; nurseries and micro-nurseries; agriculture (primary production); fishing and aquaculture; road haulage. The exact scope (legal form, size, activity and location) should be confirmed in the rules in force.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed: the beneficiary business must have its registered office in the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Lumbres (or have a secondary establishment in the territory with significant activity) and be up to date with its tax and social security obligations. Also check the additional criteria in the official rules, the business’s administrative situation and any exclusions.
What the scheme covers
The expenditure or operations cited are: business creation, takeover or development project. Eligible expenditure: cost of productive equipment needed for the activity; cost of fit-out needed to install productive equipment; cost of equipment needed for the activity (except IT equipment); costs of intangible investment directly linked to the start-up, takeover or development project (studies, patents, software, advice, etc.); communication costs. Not eligible: property acquisitions; IT equipment; running costs and staff costs; stock. This list should be compared with the rules in force; do not treat expenditure as eligible unless the funder expressly accepts it.
Amount and funding terms
Amount taken from the catalogue: a grant of 10% of eligible investment excluding VAT, with a minimum of €10,000 and a maximum of €20,000 of investment, i.e. a grant of between €1,000 and €2,000. Bonus: investment linked to the ecological transition — bonus of up to €1,500 (i.e. a maximum increased aid of €3,500); investment to develop bulk sales: a grant of up to 50% of eligible investment, which must be at least €4,000 excluding VAT, i.e. aid capped at €2,500.
How to apply
1. Confirm that the business and the project fall within the territory concerned (territory indicated on this page). 2. Gather a description of the project, the quotes and the financing plan. 3. Have the eligibility of the expenditure and the application timetable confirmed in writing. 4. Submit the application according to the official procedure and keep the supporting documents. Do not start expenditure before checking the rules on starting the project.
Timeline
No usable closing date is given on this page. The opening and application timetable should be confirmed with the funder before preparing the application.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC du Pays de Lumbres
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €3,500
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 10%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for aid for creation, takeover and development?
This page notably targets: business owners: creators and buyers of businesses or those with a development project. The legal form, activity, size and location of the organisation should be confirmed in the official rules.
Which projects or expenditure can be funded by aid for creation, takeover and development?
The operations listed are: business creation, takeover or development project. Eligible expenditure: cost of productive equipment needed for the activity; cost of fit-out needed to install productive equipment; cost of equipment needed for the activity (except IT equipment). Only expenditure recognised as eligible by the rules in force can be accepted.
What is the amount of aid for creation, takeover and development?
The catalogue indicates: a grant of 10% of eligible investment excluding VAT, with a minimum of €10,000 and a maximum of €20,000 of investment, i.e. a grant of between €1,000 and €2,000. The amount actually granted depends on the caps, the eligible base and the funder’s decision; have these confirmed before including the aid in the financing plan.
What should be checked before applying for aid for creation, takeover and development?
Check first: the beneficiary business must have its registered office in the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Lumbres (or have a secondary establishment in the territory with significant activity) and be up to date with its tax and social security obligations; the application date, the rules on expenditure already committed and the supporting documents required. This information should be validated against the official source.
Official source
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