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Business property aid

The business property aid is aimed at the profiles mentioned in the catalogue: businesses located in a regional aid zone for an initial investment in a new economic activity that creates jobs; SMEs outside regional aid zones for a project to create an establishment, extend an existing establishment, diversify an establishment’s production into new additional products or fundamentally change the overall production process of an existing establishment. Excluded sectors: steel; coal; shipbuilding; synthetic fibres; transport; energy production and distribution; regulated or similar professions; retail and trading; financial activities; training organisations; primary agricultural sector; primary fisheries and aquaculture sector; road haulage. The operations identified include: investment costs in tangible assets (land and buildings) and intangible assets; salary costs over 2 years; costs of acquiring new assets (except when acquired by an SME or in the case of acquiring existing establishments). The amount indicated is: in regional aid (AFR) zones: a grant of up to 10% of eligible expenditure for large companies, up to 20% for SMEs and up to 30% for micro-businesses, capped at €500,000. Outside AFR zones: a grant of up to 20% of eligible costs for micro-businesses and up to 10% for medium-sized enterprises, capped at €500,000. Businesses may not receive direct aid under other intervention frameworks of the Communauté d’Agglomération du Boulonnais while they benefit from this scheme. This amount is an indication to be confirmed: the rules in force, available budget and applicable caps must be checked with the funder.

Business property aid: this scheme aims at supporting businesses in their development efforts; encouraging businesses to set up for the long term by supporting their property investment, which creates lasting jobs. The catalogue mentions the following operations: investment costs in tangible assets (land and buildings) and intangible assets; salary costs over 2 years; costs of acquiring new assets (except when acquired by an SME or in the case of acquiring existing establishments). Funding and eligibility must be confirmed against the official rules and the applicant’s situation. The territory mentioned on this page is: CA du Boulonnais. Before any spending, check whether the application must be submitted before any commitment.

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Who can apply

The catalogue mentions: businesses located in a regional aid zone for an initial investment in a new economic activity that creates jobs; SMEs outside regional aid zones for a project to create an establishment, extend an existing establishment, diversify an establishment’s production into new additional products or fundamentally change the overall production process of an existing establishment. Excluded sectors: steel; coal; shipbuilding; synthetic fibres; transport; energy production and distribution; regulated or similar professions; retail and trading; financial activities; training organisations; primary agricultural sector; primary fisheries and aquaculture sector; road haulage. Confirm the legal status, location, sector and any exclusions in the official rules.

Eligibility conditions

Conditions listed in the catalogue: the business must: finance at least 25% of the investment; be up to date with its tax and social security obligations; not meet the definition of a business in difficulty; invest at least €500,000 excluding VAT; maintain its activity for at least 5 years on the land or in the buildings for which it received the aid — three years for aid granted to SMEs. Jobs must be created or maintained over 3 years: micro-businesses, at least 5 jobs; SMEs, at least 20 jobs; large companies, at least 50 jobs. Check in particular the application date, that costs have not started, the combination rules and any obligations to maintain the activity.

What the scheme covers

Operations or costs mentioned: investment costs in tangible assets (land and buildings) and intangible assets; salary costs over 2 years; costs of acquiring new assets (except when acquired by an SME or in the case of acquiring existing establishments). Do not consider a cost eligible without confirmation of the cost base, period and exclusions.

Amount and funding terms

The catalogue indicates: in regional aid (AFR) zones: a grant of up to 10% of eligible expenditure for large companies, up to 20% for SMEs and up to 30% for micro-businesses, capped at €500,000. Outside AFR zones: a grant of up to 20% of eligible costs for micro-businesses and up to 10% for medium-sized enterprises, capped at €500,000. Businesses may not receive direct aid under other intervention frameworks of the Communauté d’Agglomération du Boulonnais while they benefit from this scheme. The amount awarded is not guaranteed and depends on the accepted cost base, regulatory caps, co-financing and the funder’s decision. Check the current version of the rules before taking any action.

How to apply

1. Check the eligibility of the applicant and the project with the funder. 2. Have the costs, cost base and co-financing confirmed. 3. Prepare the quotes, financing plans and supporting documents requested. 4. Apply before any commitment where the rules require it. 5. Wait for the acknowledgement of receipt or the decision before starting operations if a prior application rule applies.

Timeline

No closing date is confirmed for all cases. Check the opening period, any committee dates and review times directly with the funder. Do not consider the aid open without a recent check.

Key facts

Funder
CA du Boulonnais
Type of funding
Grant
Status
Ongoing
Maximum amount
€500,000
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Funding rate
30%
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Geographic scope
Not specified

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the “Business property aid”?

Supporting businesses in their development efforts; encouraging businesses to set up for the long term by supporting their property investment, which creates lasting jobs.

What amount can be obtained?

The catalogue indicates: in regional aid (AFR) zones: a grant of up to 10% of eligible expenditure for large companies, up to 20% for SMEs and up to 30% for micro-businesses, capped at €500,000. Outside AFR zones: a grant of up to 20% of eligible costs for micro-businesses and up to 10% for medium-sized enterprises, capped at €500,000. Businesses may not receive direct aid under other intervention frameworks of the Communauté d’Agglomération du Boulonnais while they benefit from this scheme. The amount granted depends on the accepted cost base, caps, available budget and the funder’s decision. Confirm the scale in force before building the financing plan.

Who can apply for this aid?

The scheme mentions in particular: businesses located in a regional aid zone for an initial investment in a new economic activity that creates jobs; SMEs outside regional aid zones for a project to create an establishment, extend an existing establishment, diversify an establishment’s production into new additional products or fundamentally change the overall production process of an existing establishment. Excluded sectors: steel; coal; shipbuilding; synthetic fibres; transport; energy production and distribution; regulated or similar professions; retail and trading; financial activities; training organisations; primary agricultural sector; primary fisheries and aquaculture sector; road haulage. Eligibility must be confirmed according to the applicant’s status, activity, location and any exclusions in the official rules.

Which costs and steps should be planned?

The operations mentioned are: investment costs in tangible assets (land and buildings) and intangible assets; salary costs over 2 years; costs of acquiring new assets (except when acquired by an SME or in the case of acquiring existing establishments). The conditions indicated include: financing at least 25% of the investment, being up to date with tax and social security obligations and not being a business in difficulty. Before signing any quote, placing an order or starting works, check with the competent funder whether a prior application is mandatory.

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