Aid for setting up or taking over independent record shops (CNM)
Purpose: support the creation, extension, relocation, takeover or transfer of an independent record shop. Costs mentioned: acquisition of a leasehold right and/or key money, a business, shares in operating companies, transfer duties and fees; opening investment: fit-out works, furniture, equipment; communication and promotion costs; stock; check the full list with the CNM. Amount listed: a grant capped at €50,000 per shop, covering up to 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT. For a takeover, the same shop cannot receive more than one aid over a three-year period. Combination restrictions apply; check them with the CNM.
This aid supports the creation, extension, relocation, takeover or transfer of an independent record shop. The catalogue lists as beneficiaries record shops affiliated to the CNM (national music centre), mainly selling new recorded media and meeting the characteristics of micro-enterprises. Before committing costs, check the geographic scope, applicable conditions and actual opening of the scheme with the relevant body.
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Who can apply
The page mentions: record shops affiliated to the CNM, whose main activity (more than 50% of turnover and/or more than 50% of stock) is selling new recorded media, and which meet the characteristics of micro-enterprises as defined by Decree no. 2008-1354 of 18 December 2008. By way of exception, an application from a sole trader may be admissible; holding a commercial lease. The exact scope (legal form, size, activity and location) must be confirmed in the rules in force.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed: the opening or takeover of the shop must take place after the application is submitted. Also check the additional criteria in the official rules, the company’s administrative situation and any exclusions.
What the scheme covers
The costs or operations cited are: acquisition of a leasehold right and/or key money, a business, shares in operating companies, transfer duties and fees; opening investment: fit-out works, furniture, equipment; communication and promotion costs; stock of new recorded media. This list must be compared with the rules in force; do not treat a cost as eligible unless the funder expressly accepts it.
Amount and funding terms
Amount taken from the catalogue: a grant capped at €50,000 per shop, covering up to 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT. For a takeover, the same shop cannot receive more than one aid over a three-year period. Combination restrictions apply with the aid for the modernisation and development of independent record shops.
How to apply
1. Confirm that the company and the project fall within the area concerned (France / national scheme). 2. Gather a project description, quotes and the financing plan. 3. Have the eligibility of costs and the application timetable confirmed in writing. 4. Apply following the official arrangements and keep the supporting documents. Do not start spending before checking the rules on when the project may begin.
Timeline
No usable closing date is recorded on this page. The opening and application timetable must be confirmed with the funder before preparing the application.
Key facts
- Funder
- Centre national de la musique (CNM)
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 50%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the aid for setting up or taking over independent record shops?
The page targets in particular: record shops affiliated to the CNM, whose main activity (more than 50% of turnover and/or more than 50% of stock) is selling new recorded media, and which meet the characteristics of micro-enterprises as defined by Decree no. 2008-1354 of 18 December 2008. By way of exception, an application from a sole trader may be admissible; holding a commercial lease. The exact scope (legal form, size, activity and location) must be confirmed in the rules in force. The legal form, activity, size and location must be confirmed in the official rules.
Which projects or costs can the aid fund?
The operations listed are: acquisition of a leasehold right and/or key money, a business, shares in operating companies, transfer duties and fees; opening investment: fit-out works, furniture, equipment; communication and promotion costs; stock of new recorded media. This list must be compared with the rules in force; do not treat a cost as eligible unless the funder expressly accepts it. Only costs recognised as eligible by the rules in force can be accepted.
How much is the aid?
The catalogue indicates: a grant capped at €50,000 per shop, covering up to 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT. For a takeover, the same shop cannot receive more than one aid over a three-year period. Combination restrictions apply with the aid for the modernisation and development of independent record shops. The amount actually granted depends on caps, the eligible basis and the funder’s decision; have these confirmed before including the aid in the financing plan.
What should I check before applying?
Check first that the opening or takeover of the shop must take place after the application is submitted. Also check the application date, the rules on costs already incurred and the required supporting documents. This page must be validated against the official source.
Official source
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