If you are an independent merchant or craftsman in Occitanie, you may be eligible for financial support to help establish or grow your business. This aid covers up to 60% of eligible expenses, with a maximum of €500 for micro-enterprises and €1,000 for others. A 10% bonus is available if your business offers a unique service not currently provided in your municipality. This scheme aims to promote job creation and service development within the region.

Objectives

The scheme supports the establishment and growth of businesses in the commerce and crafts sector. It aims to facilitate the creation and takeover of enterprises, promote service maintenance and development, and ultimately contribute to job creation in the local area. By providing financial assistance, the initiative encourages entrepreneurs to invest in their businesses and enhance their commercial activities.

Beneficiaries

This aid is available to independent businesses that have been established for less than one year and are engaged in commercial or craft activities. Eligible beneficiaries include:

• Micro-entrepreneurs
• Associations or groups of merchants, craftsmen, and producers

Excluded: businesses established for over a year.

Eligible operations

The financial support can be used for various promotional and operational activities, including:

• Creation and distribution of flyers, posters, and business cards
• Design and printing of banners
• Development of graphic charters and logos
• Installation of signage
• Website creation
• Advertising in newspapers and radio
• Packaging design

Not covered: general operational expenses not related to the above activities.

Eligibility conditions

To qualify for the aid, beneficiaries must:

• Complete eligible expenses within 6 months of receiving the grant
• Maintain their business operations for at least 5 years.

Grant amount

The grant covers a maximum of 60% of eligible expenses, capped at €500 for micro-enterprises and €1,000 for other business types. Additionally, a 10% bonus is available if the business provides a service that does not currently exist in the municipality. This aid can only be awarded once.