Support for Micro-enterprises
Aid for micro-businesses — Encourage the maintenance and creation of jobs; encourage the creation, development and takeover-transfer of small businesses; encourage the creation of activities not yet present in the territory; encourage the maintenance of activities in village centres; and strengthen the attractiveness of the territory. The operations mentioned concern: property fit-out: creation, modernisation and extension of business premises; depreciable fittings and furniture; separating access to the home from commercial access during modernisation; energy-saving works; improvement of working conditions and safety; accessibility works for shops and establishments open to the public under Law no. 2005-102 of 11 February 2005. Shop front: renovation and extension (full works, from restoration to complete refurbishment, including glazing, anti-theft systems, lighting and signage); shop-window renovation. Equipment for round vehicles and workshop vehicles: vehicle equipment — funding can only be granted if the round vehicle meets hygiene standards and on presentation of a valid roadworthiness certificate; new purchases and equipment; only fit-out and equipment are eligible, not the purchase of the vehicle itself. Equipment: investment bringing real added value to the business (increased productivity, better working conditions and safety, access to new markets, diversification of activities, excluding normal like-for-like replacement), including used equipment only if sold by a professional or transferred on a business takeover, in which case the reference value is that shown in the notarial deed; improving employees’ working conditions (purchase of protective and preventive equipment, etc.). Not eligible: IT equipment, unless used in the production process or the business’s first investment in this type of equipment; telecommunications equipment; furniture not specific to an activity; used equipment not meeting the above conditions; vehicles and trailers, except round vehicles and workshop vehicles; equipment under leasing, lease with purchase option or long-term rental; land acquisition. The access criteria and the version of the rules should be confirmed with the funder before applying.
Aid for micro-businesses is listed in the catalogue as a support scheme for certain project owners or businesses. Its stated aim is to encourage the maintenance and creation of jobs; encourage the creation, development and takeover-transfer of small businesses; encourage the creation of activities not yet present in the territory; encourage the maintenance of activities in village centres; and strengthen the attractiveness of the territory. Before building the financing plan, confirm with the funder the geographical scope, the eligible beneficiaries, the accepted expenditure and the application rules. The information below comes from the catalogue and is not official validation.
Funded by CC du Val de Bouzanne, Région Centre-Val de Loire
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: craft and retail businesses registered in the National Business Register (RNE, which since 1 January 2023 has combined the Trades Register and the Trade and Companies Register); agricultural businesses registered in the RNE for a project to process and/or sell directly products from their farm (the aid must be notified to the Region for cross-checks linked to the EAFRD and regional funding); owners of tourist sites open to the public, excluding privately owned accommodation; liberal professions registered in the RNE; work-integration enterprises whatever their legal status. Not eligible: non-fixed shops that are not registered in, or do not operate in, the territory of the Communauté de Communes; agricultural activities other than those mentioned above; agencies (estate, banking, insurance, brokerage, temporary employment, etc.); pharmacies; seasonal shops whose registered office is outside the territory. Check the legal form, business size, activity, financial situation and eligible territory in the current rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions in the catalogue: the beneficiary business must: carry out its activity as its main occupation; own the craft or retail business it operates; have annual turnover below €1 million excluding VAT; not be subject to the micro-enterprise tax regime; not request funds for secondary activities; be up to date with its legal, tax, environmental, social security and regulatory obligations, or with a debt repayment plan approved by the competent authorities; not be subject to collective insolvency proceedings (safeguard, receivership, liquidation); not have reached the de minimis aid ceiling where the aid is assessed under those rules; present a balanced financing plan for the project; meet standards (environmental, safety, hygiene, etc.); have applied for the necessary planning permissions (all projects involving work on buildings must have received the necessary permissions — building permit or prior declaration, opinion of the Architecte des Bâtiments de France in the areas concerned — and written agreement from the owner of the premises is required); not have started the investment/works covered by the application before applying to the Communauté de Communes Val de Bouzanne; and not have applied for aid for the same project under the Centre-Val de Loire Region’s CAP tools (CAP Proximité, CAP PME-PMI, CAP Transition écologique, CAP Transition numérique) or OCMACS aid (State aid via the chambers). These details are taken from the catalogue and have not been officially validated. In particular, check the exclusions, age requirements, tax and social security obligations, the State aid regime and the date by which the application must be submitted.
What the scheme covers
Operations or expenditure mentioned in the catalogue: property fit-out: creation, modernisation and extension of business premises; depreciable fittings and furniture; separating access to the home from commercial access during modernisation; energy-saving works; improvement of working conditions and safety; accessibility works for shops and establishments open to the public under Law no. 2005-102 of 11 February 2005. Shop front: renovation and extension (full works, from restoration to complete refurbishment, including glazing, anti-theft systems, lighting and signage); shop-window renovation. Equipment for round vehicles and workshop vehicles: vehicle equipment — funding can only be granted if the round vehicle meets hygiene standards and on presentation of a valid roadworthiness certificate; new purchases and equipment; only fit-out and equipment are eligible, not the purchase of the vehicle itself. Equipment: investment bringing real added value to the business (increased productivity, better working conditions and safety, access to new markets, diversification of activities, excluding normal like-for-like replacement), including used equipment only if sold by a professional or transferred on a business takeover, in which case the reference value is that shown in the notarial deed; improving employees’ working conditions (purchase of protective and preventive equipment, etc.). Not eligible: IT equipment, unless used in the production process or the business’s first investment in this type of equipment; telecommunications equipment; furniture not specific to an activity; used equipment not meeting the above conditions; vehicles and trailers, except round vehicles and workshop vehicles; equipment under leasing, lease with purchase option or long-term rental; land acquisition. Before committing, confirm the exact categories of eligible expenditure, any exclusions, the eligibility period and the supporting documents expected. Do not treat this list as validated without the official rules.
Amount and funding terms
Amount recorded in the catalogue: a grant of 30% of the subsidisable investment excluding VAT, for projects above €2,700, between €800 and €2,000. This information has not been checked against the current rules; confirm the rate, cap, expenditure base (excluding/including VAT), minimum expenditure and combination rules with the funder.
How to apply
1. Identify the reviewing department and the funder from the source reference for this aid. 2. Obtain the rules and form currently applicable. 3. Have the eligibility of the applicant, territory and expenditure confirmed in writing. 4. Check whether the application must be submitted before the quote, order or start of works. 5. Prepare the budget, quotes and required administrative documents. The exact procedure should be confirmed with the funder.
Timeline
No reliable deadline is recorded. Check whether the scheme is open, permanent or subject to a call for projects, as well as the deadline and the date from which expenditure is eligible. The absence of a deadline in the catalogue does not mean the aid is open.
Key facts
- Funder
- CC du Val de Bouzanne, Région Centre-Val de Loire
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €2,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €800
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Funding rate
- 30%
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Not specified
Frequently asked questions
What is “Aid for micro-businesses” for?
The catalogue describes the scheme as follows: property fit-out: creation, modernisation and extension of business premises; depreciable fittings and furniture; separating access to the home from commercial access during modernisation; energy-saving works; improvement of working conditions and safety; accessibility works for shops and establishments open to the public under Law no. 2005-102 of 11 February 2005. Shop front: renovation and extension (full works, from restoration to complete refurbishment, including glazing, anti-theft systems, lighting and signage); shop-window renovation. Equipment for round vehicles and workshop vehicles: vehicle equipment — funding can only be granted if the round vehicle meets hygiene standards and on presentation of a valid roadworthiness certificate; new purchases and equipment; only fit-out and equipment are eligible, not the purchase of the vehicle itself. Equipment: investment bringing real added value to the business (increased productivity, better working conditions and safety, access to new markets, diversification of activities, excluding normal like-for-like replacement), including used equipment only if sold by a professional or transferred on a business takeover, in which case the reference value is that shown in the notarial deed; improving employees’ working conditions (purchase of protective and preventive equipment, etc.). Not eligible: IT equipment, unless used in the production process or the business’s first investment in this type of equipment; telecommunications equipment; furniture not specific to an activity; used equipment not meeting the above conditions; vehicles and trailers, except round vehicles and workshop vehicles; equipment under leasing, lease with purchase option or long-term rental; land acquisition. This description should be confirmed in the official documentation.
What is the amount of the aid?
A grant of 30% of the subsidisable investment excluding VAT, for projects above €2,700, between €800 and €2,000.
Who can benefit?
Craft and retail businesses registered in the National Business Register (RNE, which since 1 January 2023 has combined the Trades Register and the Trade and Companies Register); agricultural businesses registered in the RNE for a project to process and/or sell directly products from their farm (the aid must be notified to the Region for cross-checks linked to the EAFRD and regional funding); owners of tourist sites open to the public, excluding privately owned accommodation; liberal professions registered in the RNE; work-integration enterprises whatever their legal status. Not eligible: non-fixed shops that are not registered in, or do not operate in, the territory of the Communauté de Communes; agricultural activities other than those mentioned above; agencies (estate, banking, insurance, brokerage, temporary employment, etc.); pharmacies; seasonal shops whose registered office is outside the territory.
What conditions should be checked?
The beneficiary business must: carry out its activity as its main occupation; own the craft or retail business it operates; have annual turnover below €1 million excluding VAT; not be subject to the micro-enterprise tax regime; not request funds for secondary activities; be up to date with its legal, tax, environmental, social security and regulatory obligations, or with a debt repayment plan approved by the competent authorities; not be subject to collective insolvency proceedings (safeguard, receivership, liquidation); not have reached the de minimis aid ceiling where the aid is assessed under those rules; present a balanced financing plan for the project; meet standards (environmental, safety, hygiene, etc.); have applied for the necessary planning permissions (all projects involving work on buildings must have received the necessary permissions — building permit or prior declaration, opinion of the Architecte des Bâtiments de France in the areas concerned — and written agreement from the owner of the premises is required); not have started the investment/works covered by the application before applying to the Communauté de Communes Val de Bouzanne; and not have applied for aid for the same project under the Centre-Val de Loire Region’s CAP tools (CAP Proximité, CAP PME-PMI, CAP Transition écologique, CAP Transition numérique) or OCMACS aid (State aid via the chambers).
Which expenditure or operations can be supported?
Property fit-out: creation, modernisation and extension of business premises; depreciable fittings and furniture; separating access to the home from commercial access during modernisation; energy-saving works; improvement of working conditions and safety; accessibility works for shops and establishments open to the public under Law no. 2005-102 of 11 February 2005. Shop front: renovation and extension (full works, from restoration to complete refurbishment, including glazing, anti-theft systems, lighting and signage); shop-window renovation. Equipment for round vehicles and workshop vehicles: vehicle equipment — funding can only be granted if the round vehicle meets hygiene standards and on presentation of a valid roadworthiness certificate; new purchases and equipment; only fit-out and equipment are eligible, not the purchase of the vehicle itself. Equipment: investment bringing real added value to the business (increased productivity, better working conditions and safety, access to new markets, diversification of activities, excluding normal like-for-like replacement), including used equipment only if sold by a professional or transferred on a business takeover, in which case the reference value is that shown in the notarial deed; improving employees’ working conditions (purchase of protective and preventive equipment, etc.). Not eligible: IT equipment, unless used in the production process or the business’s first investment in this type of equipment; telecommunications equipment; furniture not specific to an activity; used equipment not meeting the above conditions; vehicles and trailers, except round vehicles and workshop vehicles; equipment under leasing, lease with purchase option or long-term rental; land acquisition.
How do I apply?
Identify the competent funder from the associated source, ask for the current rules and form, then have eligibility and the application date confirmed before committing expenditure. The exact procedure should be confirmed with the funder.
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