France Ruralité Revitalisation (FRR) — Employer Contribution Exemptions
A social exemption linked to hiring in an establishment located in a ZFRR zone, under conditions. The catalogue mentions permanent contracts and fixed-term contracts of at least 12 months, a maximum headcount of 50 employees and no economic redundancies in the previous 12 months. The procedure and deadlines must be checked on the current official page.
The exemption from employer contributions in a France Ruralités Revitalisation zone can reduce the cost of hiring in an establishment located in an eligible zone. It is separate from the tax exemptions on profits, the CFE or the TFPB. The conditions on headcount, activity, contract and previous economic redundancies must be checked before hiring and declaring.
Funded by Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
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Who can apply
Employers carrying out an eligible activity with an establishment in a ZFRR zone, hiring an employee on a permanent contract or a fixed-term contract of at least 12 months under the regime’s conditions. The catalogue indicates a headcount of up to 50 employees and no economic redundancies in the 12 months before hiring.
Eligibility conditions
Check the municipality’s classification, the establishment’s location, the type and length of the contract, the company’s headcount, the activity carried out and that there were no economic redundancies in the previous 12 months. Do not confuse this social exemption with the ZFRR tax exemption regime.
What the scheme covers
A reduction of the employer contributions within the scope of the scheme for the job concerned. The catalogue describes a declaration within 30 days of the contract taking effect; this deadline and the form must be confirmed on the current official version.
Amount and funding terms
An advantage calculated on the eligible employer contributions, not a cash grant. The caps, basis, duration and calculation must be read in the Service Public page and the texts applicable at the date of hiring.
How to apply
Before or when hiring, check the zoning and the social conditions. Consult the official page, confirm the Cerfa form and arrangements with URSSAF/DREETS, then meet the applicable declaration deadline and keep the supporting documents.
Timeline
The timetable depends on the hiring date and the declaration procedure. The catalogue mentions a declaration within 30 days of the contract taking effect; check this requirement and the current form before using the exemption.
Key facts
- Funder
- Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique
- Type of funding
- Tax exemption
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €2,734
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- All of France
Frequently asked questions
Is this exemption the same as the FRR tax exemption?
No. It is a social regime covering certain employer contributions, separate from the tax exemption on profits or the optional CFE/TFPB measures.
Which contracts are covered?
The catalogue mentions a permanent contract or a fixed-term contract of at least 12 months. Check the exact conditions on the Service Public page at the time of hiring.
What headcount conditions are indicated?
The catalogue indicates a maximum of 50 employees and no economic redundancies in the 12 months before hiring; these criteria must be confirmed in the current texts.
When must the declaration be made?
The catalogue mentions a deadline of 30 days after the contract takes effect. Confirm the form, the recipient and the exact deadline with URSSAF/DREETS.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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