[France] Revived tax benefits scheme for rural businesses

In France, a little-known scheme introduced in the 1990s to boost rural job prospects by unlocking tax exemptions and offering payroll benefits is being revived by the government, The Connexion reports.

In February. A post on the finance ministry website read: “Ever wanted to leave the town to move your business in the countryside? If you do so in a ZRR you could benefit from tax exemptions and payroll contributions.”

The ZRRs were introduced in 1995, when the topic of rural depopulation was debated at a political level. 

A large proportion of rural France is reportedly designated as a zone de revitalisation rurale (ZRR). However, most, but not all, were reclassified as France ruralitiés revitalisation, in mid-2024. Those opening a business in an FRR commune may receive the same benefits, together with other help.

Details of the schemes are complex, but they are aimed at businesses employing fewer than 11 employees on permanent or fixed-term contracts and on a réels tax regime. Micro-enterprises are excluded, and so are firms involved in banking, finance, insurance, property management or rental, and maritime fishing activities.

Further information about the schemes can be found here on the finance ministry website.

Source: The Connexion

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In France, a little-known scheme introduced in the 1990s to boost rural job prospects by unlocking tax exemptions and offering payroll benefits is being revived by the government, The Connexion reports.

In February. A post on the finance ministry website read: “Ever wanted to leave the town to move your business in the countryside? If you do so in a ZRR you could benefit from tax exemptions and payroll contributions.”

The ZRRs were introduced in 1995, when the topic of rural depopulation was debated at a political level. 

A large proportion of rural France is reportedly designated as a zone de revitalisation rurale (ZRR). However, most, but not all, were reclassified as France ruralitiés revitalisation, in mid-2024. Those opening a business in an FRR commune may receive the same benefits, together with other help.

Details of the schemes are complex, but they are aimed at businesses employing fewer than 11 employees on permanent or fixed-term contracts and on a réels tax regime. Micro-enterprises are excluded, and so are firms involved in banking, finance, insurance, property management or rental, and maritime fishing activities.

Further information about the schemes can be found here on the finance ministry website.

Source: The Connexion

(Link via original reporting)