Direct Business Investment Grant
A grant representing, according to the available sources, 20% to 30% of eligible investments for the creation, development or transfer of businesses, with the 30% rate reserved for the communes of Guénange and Bertrange (AFR regional aid zone). A ceiling of €7,500 is mentioned by a source dated 2022, to be confirmed.
Creating, developing or taking over a business in the territory of the Communauté de Communes de l’Arc Mosellan (Moselle) can be supported by direct investment aid, with an enhanced rate in certain communes classified as regional aid zones.
Funded by CC Arc Mosellan
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Who can apply
Businesses in the territory of the Communauté de Communes de l’Arc Mosellan (headquartered in Buding, Moselle) with fewer than 20 employees, up to date with their tax and social security obligations, and in a stable financial position. Property companies (SCI) and auto-entrepreneurs are explicitly excluded.
Eligibility conditions
The scheme supports the creation, development and transfer of businesses. In the case of a start-up, the project must generate at least 1 full-time equivalent, including that of the beneficiary. Fundable expenditure notably includes productive capital goods and IT equipment, with specific rules for commercial vehicles and industry-specific software (reserved for start-ups).
What the scheme covers
Investments linked to the creation, development or transfer of a business: productive capital goods, IT equipment and, depending on the case, commercial vehicles or industry-specific software.
Amount and funding terms
According to the available data, the aid represents 20% to 30% of the eligible investment amount excluding VAT — the 30% rate applies to the communes of Guénange and Bertrange, classified as a regional aid zone (zone d’aide à finalité régionale, AFR). A fact sheet dated 2022 mentions a grant ceiling of €7,500; this information should be confirmed with the Communauté de communes as it may be out of date.
How to apply
1. Check that your business is or will be located in the territory of the Communauté de Communes de l’Arc Mosellan, with fewer than 20 employees. 2. Contact the Communauté de communes (Buding, 57920 — contact@arcmosellan.fr) to confirm the rate applicable to your commune and obtain the application form. 3. Put the application together, showing the creation of at least 1 full-time equivalent in the case of a start-up project.
Timeline
No application deadline identified — permanent scheme according to the sources consulted, to be confirmed with the Communauté de communes.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC Arc Mosellan
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
Is the aid rate the same throughout the territory?
No — the communes of Guénange and Bertrange, classified as a regional aid zone (zone d’aide à finalité régionale), benefit from a rate of 30%, compared with 20% elsewhere in the territory, according to the available data.
Are auto-entrepreneurs eligible?
No, auto-entrepreneurs and property companies (SCI) are explicitly excluded from the scheme.
Official source
Official CC Arc Mosellan page ↗(data_gouv_aides_entreprises)Applications are made from the official source (usually in French).
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