Employment Revitalisation Zones (BER) — Property Tax on Built Properties (TFPB) Exemption
Stated purpose: Support business creation in the employment areas to revitalise (Bassins d’Emploi à Redynamiser, BER), which group fragile municipalities in the Ardennes (Vallée de la Meuse employment area) and Ariège (Lavelanet employment area) departments, through an exemption from property tax on built property (TFPB). The scheme has been extended until 31 December 2027. Area indicated: national aid.
Employment areas to revitalise (BER) – exemption from property tax on built property (TFPB) concerns local taxation and business location. The catalogue states that the scheme aims to support business creation in the employment areas to revitalise (Bassins d’Emploi à Redynamiser, BER), which group fragile municipalities in the Ardennes (Vallée de la Meuse employment area) and Ariège (Lavelanet employment area) departments, through an exemption from property tax on built property (TFPB). The scheme has been extended until 31 December 2027. The criteria and arrangements below come from the catalogue information and must be confirmed with the funder before any decision.
Funded by Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries indicated in the catalogue: companies operating in a building that already benefits from the BER exemption from the business property tax (CFE). Area indicated: national aid; the company’s location and status must be checked before concluding on eligibility.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions recorded: For this exemption to apply, the local authority or EPCI with its own tax powers where the company is located must not have opposed its application by a decision. This summary is not an eligibility decision; check the text in force, exclusions, combination rules and any local decisions.
What the scheme covers
The eligible operations or costs are not detailed in the catalogue. Ask for written confirmation of the eligible items and of the date from which costs can be committed.
Amount and funding terms
Amount or advantage indicated in the catalogue: exemption from property tax on built property, on the share due to each local authority or group of local authorities, for 5 years. Do not automatically treat a tax exemption, support or grant as cash aid.
How to apply
Start by consulting the source indicated: https://www.service-public.fr/professionnels-entreprises/vosdroits/F31154. Have the reviewing body confirm the form to use, supporting documents, combination rules and timetable. Before committing costs or changing your tax situation, check the rules that apply to your case.
Timeline
End date recorded in the catalogue: 31 December 2027. It must be confirmed on the official source before taking any steps; it does not on its own prove that the scheme is open.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
- Type of funding
- Tax exemption
- Status
- Open
- Closes
- 31 December 2027
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of this scheme?
Support business creation in the employment areas to revitalise (Bassins d’Emploi à Redynamiser, BER), which group fragile municipalities in the Ardennes (Vallée de la Meuse employment area) and Ariège (Lavelanet employment area) departments, through an exemption from property tax on built property (TFPB). The scheme has been extended until 31 December 2027.
Which location or tax situation should be checked?
For this exemption to apply, the local authority or EPCI with its own tax powers where the company is located must not have opposed its application by a decision. Check the zoning, the creation period and, where applicable, the relevant local decision.
What amount or advantage is provided?
Exemption from property tax on built property, on the share due to each local authority or group of local authorities, for 5 years.
Is the scheme currently open, and how do I apply?
End date recorded in the catalogue: 31 December 2027. It must be confirmed on the official source before taking any steps; it does not on its own prove that the scheme is open. Confirm the procedure and the opening with the funder before relying on its availability.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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