Aid for micro-businesses in the territory: check the conditions of the aid
Aid for micro-businesses in the territory — 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; strengthen the attractiveness of the territory; encourage the ecological transition. The operations mentioned concern: property fit-out: creation, modernisation and extension of business premises; energy-saving works; separating access to the home during modernisation; improvement of working conditions and safety; accessibility works for shops and establishments open to the public; fittings and equipment (purchase of production equipment and/or specific furniture essential to the activity that is either permanently fixed to the building, durable or specific to the trade). Shop front: renovation and extension (full works, from restoration to complete refurbishment, including glazing, anti-theft systems, lighting and signage); shop-window renovation. Purchase and equipment of round vehicles and workshop vehicles: purchase of new vehicles and equipment (including trailers); vehicle equipment — the competent administration must certify that the works comply once the vehicle has been modernised; used purchases and equipment, if they have a certificate of conformity issued by the owner (purchase from a private individual excluded). 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; production software, but not management software. Not eligible: total investment under €1,500 excluding VAT; furniture not specific to an activity; telecommunications equipment; IT equipment; used equipment without a certificate of conformity (except equipment transferred on a business takeover, in which case the reference value is that shown in the purchase deed) or bought from a private individual; leased equipment; land acquisition. The access criteria and the version of the rules should be confirmed with the funder before applying.
Aid for micro-businesses in the territory 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; strengthen the attractiveness of the territory; encourage the ecological transition. 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 Coeur de Berry
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: craft micro-businesses registered in the Trades Register; retail or service micro-businesses registered in the RNE; located (registered office or main activity) in the territory of the Communauté de communes Cœur de Berry; with annual turnover below €1 million; not having applied for aid for the same project under the Centre-Val de Loire Region’s CAP (Contrat d’Appui aux Projets) tools or OCMACS aid (collective operation to modernise crafts, retail and services); up to date with their tax and social security charges; and not subject to collective proceedings (safeguard, receivership, liquidation, including a continuation or safeguard plan). Not eligible: non-fixed shops that are not registered in, or do not operate in, the territory of the Communauté de communes; agencies (estate, banking, insurance, brokerage, temporary employment, etc.); pharmacies; seasonal shops whose registered office is outside the territory; wholesale; micro-entrepreneurs and auto-entrepreneurs; liberal professions. Check the legal form, business size, activity, financial situation and eligible territory in the current rules.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions in the catalogue: businesses must either meet standards (environmental, safety, etc.) or be engaged in a compliance or environmental approach. Quotes must not be more than 6 months older than the application date. From notification of the grant, the beneficiary has 6 months to start the project and 2 years to complete it; exceptionally, an extra 12 months may be granted. Specific conditions for food, production and mechanical repair craftspeople-shopkeepers: for any project affecting hygiene, safety or environmental standards, food, production and mechanical repair businesses and cafés-restaurants must have carried out a technical diagnosis of their business (a hygiene diagnosis for food businesses) before applying; this diagnosis may be carried out by a private laboratory, the administration or a chamber of commerce or trades. No modernisation of a shop or round vehicle will be funded if the laboratory does not comply with regulations. 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; energy-saving works; separating access to the home during modernisation; improvement of working conditions and safety; accessibility works for shops and establishments open to the public; fittings and equipment (purchase of production equipment and/or specific furniture essential to the activity that is either permanently fixed to the building, durable or specific to the trade). Shop front: renovation and extension (full works, from restoration to complete refurbishment, including glazing, anti-theft systems, lighting and signage); shop-window renovation. Purchase and equipment of round vehicles and workshop vehicles: purchase of new vehicles and equipment (including trailers); vehicle equipment — the competent administration must certify that the works comply once the vehicle has been modernised; used purchases and equipment, if they have a certificate of conformity issued by the owner (purchase from a private individual excluded). 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; production software, but not management software. Not eligible: total investment under €1,500 excluding VAT; furniture not specific to an activity; telecommunications equipment; IT equipment; used equipment without a certificate of conformity (except equipment transferred on a business takeover, in which case the reference value is that shown in the purchase deed) or bought from a private individual; leased equipment; 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 20% of the subsidisable investment excluding VAT, with a possible 10% bonus for reopening or taking over the last shop in a village centre, of between €300 and €5,000 for start-up or takeover projects and between €300 and €3,000 for other projects. Only one grant under the “Aid for micro-businesses in the territory” scheme may be awarded per business (or per project owner) over a 3-year period between payment of the aid and a new application. 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 Coeur de Berry
- Type of funding
- Grant
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €5,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Minimum amount
- €300
- 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 in the territory” for?
The catalogue describes the scheme as follows: property fit-out: creation, modernisation and extension of business premises; energy-saving works; separating access to the home during modernisation; improvement of working conditions and safety; accessibility works for shops and establishments open to the public; fittings and equipment (purchase of production equipment and/or specific furniture essential to the activity that is either permanently fixed to the building, durable or specific to the trade). Shop front: renovation and extension (full works, from restoration to complete refurbishment, including glazing, anti-theft systems, lighting and signage); shop-window renovation. Purchase and equipment of round vehicles and workshop vehicles: purchase of new vehicles and equipment (including trailers); vehicle equipment — the competent administration must certify that the works comply once the vehicle has been modernised; used purchases and equipment, if they have a certificate of conformity issued by the owner (purchase from a private individual excluded). 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; production software, but not management software. Not eligible: total investment under €1,500 excluding VAT; furniture not specific to an activity; telecommunications equipment; IT equipment; used equipment without a certificate of conformity (except equipment transferred on a business takeover, in which case the reference value is that shown in the purchase deed) or bought from a private individual; leased equipment; land acquisition. This description should be confirmed in the official documentation.
What is the amount of the aid?
A grant of 20% of the subsidisable investment excluding VAT, with a possible 10% bonus for reopening or taking over the last shop in a village centre, of between €300 and €5,000 for start-up or takeover projects and between €300 and €3,000 for other projects. Only one grant under the “Aid for micro-businesses in the territory” scheme may be awarded per business (or per project owner) over a 3-year period between payment of the aid and a new application.
Who can benefit?
Craft micro-businesses registered in the Trades Register; retail or service micro-businesses registered in the RNE; located (registered office or main activity) in the territory of the Communauté de communes Cœur de Berry; with annual turnover below €1 million; not having applied for aid for the same project under the Centre-Val de Loire Region’s CAP (Contrat d’Appui aux Projets) tools or OCMACS aid (collective operation to modernise crafts, retail and services); up to date with their tax and social security charges; and not subject to collective proceedings (safeguard, receivership, liquidation, including a continuation or safeguard plan). Not eligible: non-fixed shops that are not registered in, or do not operate in, the territory of the Communauté de communes; agencies (estate, banking, insurance, brokerage, temporary employment, etc.); pharmacies; seasonal shops whose registered office is outside the territory; wholesale; micro-entrepreneurs and auto-entrepreneurs; liberal professions.
What conditions should be checked?
Businesses must either meet standards (environmental, safety, etc.) or be engaged in a compliance or environmental approach. Quotes must not be more than 6 months older than the application date. From notification of the grant, the beneficiary has 6 months to start the project and 2 years to complete it; exceptionally, an extra 12 months may be granted. Specific conditions for food, production and mechanical repair craftspeople-shopkeepers: for any project affecting hygiene, safety or environmental standards, food, production and mechanical repair businesses and cafés-restaurants must have carried out a technical diagnosis of their business (a hygiene diagnosis for food businesses) before applying; this diagnosis may be carried out by a private laboratory, the administration or a chamber of commerce or trades. No modernisation of a shop or round vehicle will be funded if the laboratory does not comply with regulations.
Which expenditure or operations can be supported?
Property fit-out: creation, modernisation and extension of business premises; energy-saving works; separating access to the home during modernisation; improvement of working conditions and safety; accessibility works for shops and establishments open to the public; fittings and equipment (purchase of production equipment and/or specific furniture essential to the activity that is either permanently fixed to the building, durable or specific to the trade). Shop front: renovation and extension (full works, from restoration to complete refurbishment, including glazing, anti-theft systems, lighting and signage); shop-window renovation. Purchase and equipment of round vehicles and workshop vehicles: purchase of new vehicles and equipment (including trailers); vehicle equipment — the competent administration must certify that the works comply once the vehicle has been modernised; used purchases and equipment, if they have a certificate of conformity issued by the owner (purchase from a private individual excluded). 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; production software, but not management software. Not eligible: total investment under €1,500 excluding VAT; furniture not specific to an activity; telecommunications equipment; IT equipment; used equipment without a certificate of conformity (except equipment transferred on a business takeover, in which case the reference value is that shown in the purchase deed) or bought from a private individual; leased equipment; 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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