
Security Deposit Loan (PDG)
Purpose of the scheme: making it easier for entrepreneurs to access commercial or professional premises in Paris located in priority urban neighbourhoods, through a dedicated aid fund. Operations targeted: funding the security deposit required by the landlord. The practical point is to link the project’s need to the admission conditions, then prepare a consistent financing plan and supporting documents.
The security deposit loan (Prêt de Dépôt de Garantie, PDG) aims to make it easier for entrepreneurs to access commercial or professional premises in Paris located in priority urban neighbourhoods (QPV), through a dedicated aid fund. To find out whether the scheme fits your situation, start by checking the area concerned (local aid), the company’s stage and the exact nature of the project. The page below sets out the catalogue information to be checked with the body before building your financing plan.
Funded by Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique, Ville de Paris
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Who can apply
Beneficiaries mentioned in the catalogue: majority shareholders or managers of a company.
Eligibility conditions
Conditions listed in the catalogue: the beneficiary must be able to show the resources needed to take on premises.
What the scheme covers
Operations indicated in the catalogue: funding the security deposit required by the landlord.
Amount and funding terms
Financial terms indicated in the catalogue: a loan that is interest-free (personal, without interest or personal guarantee), up to €20,000, over a maximum term of 3 years with monthly repayments, and a possible 3-month repayment deferral. A contribution to application fees will be requested.
How to apply
1. Check that the project and the company fall within the area covered. 2. Compare the owner’s profile, the project stage and the expected objectives with the conditions on this page. 3. Prepare a business plan, financing plan, cash-flow forecasts and relevant supporting documents. 4. Ask the funder for the official list of documents and the current selection process. 5. Confirm the terms in writing before treating the funding as secured.
Timeline
The available data does not confirm a deadline or an opening period. Check the next deadlines, review time and the rule on starting the project with the funder.
Key facts
- Funder
- Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, Ministère de l’Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle, Energétique et Numérique, Ville de Paris
- Type of funding
- Loan
- Status
- Ongoing
- Maximum amount
- €20,000
- Automatically extracted — check the official source
- Geographic scope
- Île-de-France
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of the security deposit loan (PDG)?
To make it easier for entrepreneurs to access commercial or professional premises in Paris located in priority urban neighbourhoods, through a dedicated aid fund.
What amount is indicated?
An interest-free personal loan, without interest or personal guarantee, of up to €20,000, over a maximum of 3 years with monthly repayments and a possible 3-month deferral. A contribution to application fees will be requested.
Who can benefit?
Majority shareholders or managers of a company.
What should I prepare?
The project description, financing plan, financial forecasts and the supporting documents requested by the funder.
Official source
No official URL is available in our data for this grant.
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