Transformation Support for Standard Tobacco Retail Outlets
**Purpose.** Integrating new product lines, services and commercial offers by refitting the point of sale or through its digital transformation, in order to increase, over time, the share of sales of products other than tobacco, and of services, in the overall turnover of the transformed tobacconist. This aid is available for the years 2023–2027. **Beneficiaries.** Operators of an ordinary tobacconist (débit de tabac ordinaire), provided they meet the cumulative criteria for a visible transformation. A tobacconist can receive this aid only once. **Funding.** Aid capped at €33,000. Customs indicates a rate of 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT when tobacco turnover in the previous year is €500,000 or less, and 30% above that (also 30% if there was no tobacco turnover in the previous year). **Check.** The criteria and availability must be confirmed in the official guidance applicable at the time of application.
The aid for the transformation of ordinary tobacconists concerns the following projects: integrating new product lines, services and commercial offers by refitting the point of sale or through its digital transformation, in order to increase, over time, the share of sales of products other than tobacco, and of services, in the overall turnover of the transformed tobacconist. This aid is available for the years 2023–2027. The catalogue indicates the following financial framework: aid capped at €33,000. Customs indicates a rate of 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT when tobacco turnover in the previous year is €500,000 or less, and 30% above that (also 30% if there was no tobacco turnover in the previous year). Before any spending, check that the applicant and the project meet the funder’s current criteria.
Funded by Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
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Who can apply
Operators of an ordinary tobacconist (débit de tabac ordinaire), provided they meet the cumulative criteria for a visible transformation. A tobacconist can receive this aid only once.
Eligibility conditions
**Beneficiaries and criteria listed** Operators of an ordinary tobacconist (débit de tabac ordinaire), provided they meet the cumulative criteria for a visible transformation. A tobacconist can receive this aid only once. **Catalogue conditions** The scheme has been renewed for 2023–2027. The audit must define the project; no works may start before notification of the award decision. The application has two stages: award before works, then payment after completion with paid invoices and before/after photos. **Check before applying** Confirm the legal form, location, age, tax and social obligations, combination rules and that nothing has started early where the rules require it.
What the scheme covers
**Operations listed** Investment in equipment, fittings and works to visibly transform the tobacconist into a local multi-product and service shop. In particular, two exterior elements and two interior elements must be renovated, after a compulsory prior audit. **Check to carry out** Compare each budget item with the rules in force and have the excluded costs confirmed by the reviewing department. Do not treat a cost as eligible on the basis of its title alone.
Amount and funding terms
Aid capped at €33,000. Customs indicates a rate of 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT when tobacco turnover in the previous year is €500,000 or less, and 30% above that (also 30% if there was no tobacco turnover in the previous year).
How to apply
1. Check the applicant’s eligibility and location: national aid. 2. Build a detailed budget and financing plan, distinguishing amounts excluding/including VAT and external/internal costs. 3. Gather the project’s supporting documents: quotes, technical presentation, timetable and the administrative documents requested. 4. Apply following the official procedure and keep the acknowledgement of receipt. 5. Wait for the funder’s written confirmation before committing costs if the rules require it, then provide evidence of completion and payment.
Timeline
The national scheme has been renewed for 2023–2027 and is due to end on 31 December 2027. The award application must be made after the audit and before works start.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Open
- Maximum amount
- €33,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from the aid for the transformation of ordinary tobacconists?
Operators of an ordinary tobacconist (débit de tabac ordinaire), provided they meet the cumulative criteria for a visible transformation. A tobacconist can receive this aid only once. Final confirmation depends on the funder’s review of the application.
Which projects or costs can be funded?
Investment in equipment, fittings and works to visibly transform the tobacconist into a local multi-product and service shop. In particular, two exterior elements and two interior elements must be renovated, after a compulsory prior audit. Check the detailed list of eligible costs and exclusions in the rules or form in force.
How much is the aid?
Aid capped at €33,000. Customs indicates a rate of 50% of eligible costs excluding VAT when tobacco turnover in the previous year is €500,000 or less, and 30% above that (also 30% if there was no tobacco turnover in the previous year). The amount actually granted depends on the eligible basis, caps, available budget and the funder’s decision.
Can I start works before the decision?
No. Customs states that no works may start before notification of the award decision. A prior audit is compulsory and the procedure involves an award application followed by a payment application.
Official source
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