Aid for creating and developing micro-businesses
This aid aims to improve customer reception at fixed craft, retail or service sales outlets. The catalogue indicates: A grant of 20% of eligible investment excluding VAT, with a minimum of €2,500 and a maximum of €25,000, “with a maximum of €5,000” (as stated in the catalogue). The amount, eligible expenditure and whether an application can be submitted should be confirmed in the official documents in force.
“Aid for creating and developing micro-businesses” can support investment by a shop, craftsperson or service provider with a fixed sales outlet. The scheme concerns CC Nièvre et Somme. Before committing expenditure, check the applicable criteria, the supporting documents required and the status of the scheme with the funder.
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Who can apply
Existing retailers and craftspeople, or those being created or taken over: with a craft, retail or local service activity; with a fixed sales outlet receiving the public; with turnover below €2 million; with fewer than 10 employees (excluding apprentices, consolidated headcount across all the business’s entities); registered in the RCS and/or RNE and/or RM for craftsperson-retailers; up to date with their tax and social security obligations; not meeting the definition of a business in difficulty. Not eligible: liberal professions; professions governed by a professional order; financial and property activities (banks, insurance, estate agencies, housing rental, SCIs, etc.); training, consultancy and design offices; human health activities; wholesale trade; nurseries and micro-nurseries; agricultural activities; shops selling exclusively to professionals.
Eligibility conditions
The detailed conditions are not given in the conditions fields of the catalogue. Confirm the criteria, exclusions, combination rules and eligible expenditure directly with the funder. The figures in the amount field are ambiguous (minimum, maximum and sub-cap); they should not be relied on without official clarification. The official rules in force prevail over the catalogue.
What the scheme covers
The operations mentioned in the catalogue are: eligible expenditure is interior and exterior fit-out works linked to the area accessible to customers: works and fit-out to improve accessibility of the premises for people with reduced mobility; finishing works — thermal and acoustic insulation, exterior coverings and joinery, partitions, interior joinery and coverings, heating, air-conditioning, electrical installation, plumbing, ventilation, smoke extraction, etc. Check the detailed list of eligible expenditure, exclusions and the start date of eligibility before any commitment.
Amount and funding terms
A grant of 20% of eligible investment excluding VAT, with a minimum of €2,500 and a maximum of €25,000, “with a maximum of €5,000” (as stated in the catalogue). The amount shown in the catalogue is not a guarantee of an award. Confirm the base, caps, combination rules and applicable regime with the funder.
How to apply
Prepare the quotes for the fit-out and check with Nièvre et Somme the eligible base, the minimum threshold, the aid cap and the exact calculation rule before placing any order. Keep the quotes, financing plan, proof of location and proof of expenditure. Do not treat the application as admissible until the funder has confirmed it.
Timeline
No sufficiently confirmed current closing date is available in the information checked for this page. Do not assume that the scheme is open: check the timetable with the funder before preparing the application.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Nièvre et Somme
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €25,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €2,500
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 20%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is the amount of “Aid for creating and developing micro-businesses”?
A grant of 20% of eligible investment excluding VAT, with a minimum of €2,500 and a maximum of €25,000, “with a maximum of €5,000” (as stated in the catalogue). The amount shown in the catalogue is not a guarantee of an award. Confirm the base, caps, combination rules and applicable regime with the funder.
Who can apply for “Aid for creating and developing micro-businesses”?
Existing retailers and craftspeople, or those being created or taken over: with a craft, retail or local service activity; with a fixed sales outlet receiving the public; with turnover below €2 million; with fewer than 10 employees (excluding apprentices, consolidated headcount across all the business’s entities); registered in the RCS and/or RNE and/or RM for craftsperson-retailers; up to date with their tax and social security obligations; not meeting the definition of a business in difficulty. Not eligible: liberal professions; professions governed by a professional order; financial and property activities (banks, insurance, estate agencies, housing rental, SCIs, etc.); training, consultancy and design offices; human health activities; wholesale trade; nurseries and micro-nurseries; agricultural activities; shops selling exclusively to professionals. Confirm the current eligibility criteria with the funder.
Which expenditure can be funded?
The operations mentioned in the catalogue are: eligible expenditure is interior and exterior fit-out works linked to the area accessible to customers: works and fit-out to improve accessibility of the premises for people with reduced mobility; finishing works — thermal and acoustic insulation, exterior coverings and joinery, partitions, interior joinery and coverings, heating, air-conditioning, electrical installation, plumbing, ventilation, smoke extraction, etc. Check the detailed list of eligible expenditure, exclusions and the start date of eligibility before any commitment.
How can I check whether the scheme is open?
No sufficiently confirmed current closing date is available in the information checked for this page. Do not assume that the scheme is open: check the timetable with the funder before preparing the application. Contact the funder before starting expenditure or submitting the application.
Official source
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