Aid for contributors in difficulty (ACED)
ACED is not a flat-rate grant: coverage is decided according to the applicant’s situation and the social action criteria. Supporting documents and the application channel should be checked with the relevant Urssaf or CPSTI.
Aid for contributors in difficulty (ACED) is part of the social action of the Council for the Social Protection of Self-Employed Workers (CPSTI). It can cover all or part of the personal social security contributions owed by a self-employed worker in difficulty, after an individual review of the application.
Funded by Conseil de la protection sociale des travailleurs indépendants (CPSTI)
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Who can apply
Self-employed workers affiliated to the relevant scheme, subject to the CPSTI’s intervention criteria and the review of the application. Check the conditions applicable to your situation and contributor category with the relevant body.
Eligibility conditions
The application falls under social action and must demonstrate difficulty in paying personal contributions. The precise criteria, financial supporting documents and any exclusions should be confirmed in the current form and guidance notes.
What the scheme covers
Total or partial coverage of the personal social security contributions owed by the self-employed worker; the aid is not presented as general coverage of trade or tax debts.
Amount and funding terms
Coverage may be total or partial for the personal social security contributions owed. No universal flat-rate amount is indicated: the decision depends on the review of the individual situation and the social action rules.
How to apply
Consult the official page on social action for the self-employed and the ACED form. Contact the relevant Urssaf or CPSTI to check the procedure, gather the supporting documents requested and send a complete application. Keep the correspondence and the coverage decision.
Timeline
No annual campaign is mentioned: the application falls under social action. Check the current procedure and form with the relevant body.
Key facts
- Funder
- Conseil de la protection sociale des travailleurs indépendants (CPSTI)
- Type of funding
- Tax exemption
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Does ACED pay a fixed amount?
No. It can cover all or part of personal contributions depending on the review of the application.
Who can apply for the aid?
Self-employed workers under the relevant scheme, subject to the CPSTI’s criteria.
Where should the application be submitted?
Consult the official page and contact the relevant Urssaf or CPSTI to obtain the current form and procedure.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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