Takeover aid
This page presents takeover aid, its aim, the operations mentioned in the catalogue and the main checks to carry out. Eligibility depends on the beneficiary, the territory, the expenditure accepted and the rules in force at the time of applying.
Takeover aid is aimed at project owners wishing to explore support for their activity. The scheme aims to support business takeovers in the territory of the Communauté de Communes des 7 Vallées. Before committing expenditure, check the criteria and the version of the rules with the Communauté de Communes des 7 Vallées.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned: business buyers with their registered office in the CC des 7 Vallées whose investment is made in the CC des 7 Vallées; micro-businesses with fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees registered in the RNE; health professionals in short supply, notably general practitioners, specialists, dentists, midwives, physiotherapists and speech therapists, according to the regional health agency (ARS) zoning. Not eligible: businesses in difficulty; regulated or similar liberal professions (insurers, notaries, lawyers, pharmacies, vets, estate agents, etc.); financial and property activities; training organisations; fishing and aquaculture; primary agricultural production. The territory associated with this page is territorial aid. Check the legal form, size, location and any length of existence required by the official rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the buyer must carry out the activity as their main occupation. The buyer must be supported by one of the following support organisations: the CCI, the CMA, the BGE, Initiative Ternois Artois 7 Vallées Montreuillois. The funded investment must remain in the business for at least 3 years. The minimum investment is €7,000 excluding VAT. This information should be checked against the official rules in force, notably for exclusions, combination of aid and tax and social security obligations.
What the scheme covers
Operations or expenditure mentioned: cost of new productive investment or second-hand investment less than 5 years old, or bought through leasing; cost of fit-out needed to install production equipment; cost of furniture needed to receive the public (displays, shelves, reception desk, racks, etc.); cost of buying electric or hybrid commercial vehicles; cost of intangible investment (communication, patents, etc.); cost of the following communication expenditure: signs, flyers, logo creation, website creation, vehicle livery. Do not treat any expenditure as eligible without written confirmation from the funder, especially if it has already been committed or invoiced.
Amount and funding terms
Amount indicated in the catalogue: a grant of up to 20% of eligible investment, between €1,400 and €5,000. The final amount depends on the recognised base, the caps and the funder’s rules; have these confirmed before building the financing plan.
How to apply
Start by checking the criteria with the Communauté de Communes des 7 Vallées. Prepare a project description, a detailed budget, a timetable, quotes and the business’s supporting documents. Ask for the official list of documents and confirm whether a prior discussion or applying before starting is compulsory.
Timeline
No end date is given in the source catalogue, which is not enough to confirm that the scheme is open today. Check the updated timetable, the deadline and the rules on committing expenditure with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC des 7 Vallées
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €1,400
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 20%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which takeover projects are covered by takeover aid?
This page concerns a takeover project, with the aim to support business takeovers in the territory of the Communauté de Communes des 7 Vallées. Check that the target, the buyer and the timetable of the operation meet the scheme’s criteria before signing or finalising the transaction.
Who can submit the takeover application?
The catalogue mentions: business buyers with their registered office in the CC des 7 Vallées whose investment is made in the CC des 7 Vallées; micro-businesses with fewer than 10 full-time equivalent employees registered in the RNE; health professionals in short supply, notably general practitioners, specialists, dentists, midwives, physiotherapists and speech therapists, according to the regional health agency (ARS) zoning. Not eligible: businesses in difficulty; regulated or similar liberal professions (insurers, notaries, lawyers, pharmacies, vets, estate agents, etc.); financial and property activities; training organisations; fishing and aquaculture; primary agricultural production. Have it confirmed whether the application must be made by the buyer, the company taken over or another structure, and when it must be submitted.
Which financial information should be prepared for a takeover?
Prepare the financing plan, the sale price and scope, the target’s accounts, investment needs, the jobs concerned and the contributions. The exact list of documents and the eligible expenditure should be validated with the funder.
Can the aid be treated as secured before the takeover?
No. A catalogue entry is neither an award decision nor confirmation that the scheme is open. Obtain confirmation of the criteria, the timetable and whether you can apply before the operation takes place.
Official source
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