If you are an SME or small enterprise in Hauts-de-France looking to invest in real estate, this scheme offers grants covering 20% of eligible expenses, up to €3,000 per project. Eligible investments include property acquisition, renovation, and construction, with a focus on maintaining or creating jobs. Note that certain sectors, such as real estate agencies and polluting activities, are excluded.

Objectives

This support scheme aims to facilitate real estate investments by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hauts-de-France. It covers various expenses related to the acquisition, renovation, and construction of commercial properties, thereby enhancing the operational capacity of businesses and contributing to local economic development.

Beneficiaries

The scheme is targeted at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the following criteria:

• Up-to-date with tax and social contributions
• Financially sound
• Capable of successfully executing the proposed project
• Operating in sectors such as industrial, craft production, innovative services, and construction (excluding storage buildings).

Excluded from eligibility are:

• Self-employed individuals under the micro-enterprise tax regime
• Liberal professions
• Real estate agencies, banks, insurance companies, and travel agencies.

Eligible operations

Eligible investments include:

• Remodeling or rehabilitation of commercial spaces, including acquisition costs (excluding deed fees)
• Construction of new buildings or extension of existing ones, provided part of the building is already occupied by an eligible activity.

Not covered:

• Reconstruction after damage or imminent danger
• External investments like signage
• Intangible elements in case of business transfer
• Incidental expenses (e.g., notary fees)
• Self-build works.

Eligibility conditions

To qualify for funding, the project must aim to maintain jobs for at least 3 years and/or create new jobs. The beneficiary must commit to maintaining the activity on-site for a minimum of 5 years.

Grant amount

Grants are available for 20% of eligible expenses, capped at €3,000 per project. This funding can be key for SMEs looking to invest in real estate and enhance their operational capabilities.