Business takeover aid
This page presents business 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.
Business takeover aid is aimed at project owners wishing to explore support for their activity. The scheme aims to support business takeover projects. The scheme is available until 31 December 2026. Before committing expenditure, check the criteria and the version of the rules with the Communauté d’Agglomération du Bassin de Brive.
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned: businesses in retail, crafts, industry and services; registered in the RNE; with their registered office in the Communauté d’Agglomération de Brive for non-sedentary activities; or whose registered office outside the CABB territory will be moved to a municipality of the Communauté d’Agglomération de Brive; with one of the following legal forms: SARL, SA, SAS, SASU, SNC, SCOP; independent, with more than 50% of the capital held by the manager(s). Not eligible: businesses under micro-enterprise status and non-independent franchises; businesses with 0 to 2 employees. 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
The detailed conditions are not given in the catalogue. 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: takeover of a business. 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 20% of equity, capped at €5,000 for businesses with 3 to 4 employees, €10,000 for businesses with 5 to 9 employees, €30,000 for businesses with 10 to 19 employees and €50,000 for businesses with 20 to 49 employees. 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 d’Agglomération du Bassin de Brive. 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
The source page contains the following date: 31 December 2026. It 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
- Agglo de Brive
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €50,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 20%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 31 December 2026
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Which takeover projects are covered by business takeover aid?
This page concerns a takeover project, with the aim to support business takeover projects. The scheme is available until 31 December 2026. 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: businesses in retail, crafts, industry and services; registered in the RNE; with their registered office in the Communauté d’Agglomération de Brive for non-sedentary activities; or whose registered office outside the CABB territory will be moved to a municipality of the Communauté d’Agglomération de Brive; with one of the following legal forms: SARL, SA, SAS, SASU, SNC, SCOP; independent, with more than 50% of the capital held by the manager(s). Not eligible: businesses under micro-enterprise status and non-independent franchises; businesses with 0 to 2 employees. 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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