If you’re a newly established business in the Occitanie region struggling with rental costs, this assistance can help alleviate your financial burden. The scheme offers grants to cover a portion of your professional premises’ rent for the first year of operation. Eligible businesses can receive up to €150 in the first quarter, with decreasing amounts in subsequent quarters. This support is available only once per business.
Objectives
The Real Estate Rental Assistance program aims to support newly created businesses by reducing their real estate expenses. This initiative is designed to help entrepreneurs focus on growing their operations without the immediate pressure of high rental costs.
Beneficiaries
This assistance is available to independent enterprises that meet the following criteria:
- Established for less than one year
- Tenants of professional premises
- Have not previously received startup or commercialization assistance aimed at craftspeople and traders.
Excluded from eligibility are:
- Businesses renting premises from themselves or related parties
- Financial services, banks, and insurance companies
- Agricultural, fishing, and aquaculture activities
- Liberal professions
- Trading companies (except for proximity retail)
- Enterprises in difficulty.
Eligible operations
The assistance covers the rent (excluding charges) for professional buildings over a one-year period. This includes:
- Monthly rental payments for professional premises.
Not covered are any additional operational costs or unrelated expenses.
Eligibility conditions
To qualify for this assistance, beneficiaries must:
- Maintain their business activity for at least 5 years.
- Ensure that the rental arrangement meets the eligibility criteria outlined above.
Grant amount
The grant structure is as follows:
- Quarter 1: Up to €150, covering a maximum of 75% of rent excluding charges.
- Quarters 2 and 3: Up to €80, covering a maximum of 50% of rent excluding charges.
- Quarter 4: Up to €50, covering a maximum of 25% of rent excluding charges.
This assistance can only be awarded once per business.
Can I apply for this assistance if my business was established more than a year ago?
No, this assistance is specifically for businesses established for less than one year.
What types of businesses are excluded from this assistance?
Excluded businesses include those renting from themselves or related parties, financial services, agricultural activities, and enterprises in difficulty.
How is the grant amount determined?
The grant amount is based on a percentage of the rent excluding charges, with specific caps for each quarter.
Can I receive this assistance more than once?
No, the assistance can only be awarded once per business.
What happens if I do not maintain my business activity for 5 years?
Failing to maintain activity for the required period may result in the obligation to repay the assistance received.