He Estelle town hallthrough the Tourism, commerce and hospitality zonelaunched a public appeal to grants intended for support self-employed workers interested in acquiring a business by transfer or reopening of a closed commercial premises in the city.
The initiative, presented this morning, responds to the delicate situation that the commercial sector is going throughan essential economic engine with a long tradition in the city which is experiencing difficulties due to competition from online sales and department stores, and the lack of generational change.
Are grantsof 1,000 euros per company, are compatible with others from different administrations, as explained by the regional councilor, Cristina Pérez, in the presentation.
Loreto San Martín, director of Association of Traders, Hotels and Services; Pilar Sánchez, rural commerce technician from the Teder association; and Paula Villamor, from the Entrepreneurship sector of the Chamber of Navarre.
ELIGIBLE EXPENSES
He grant program will cover expenses related to the transfer of business and the reopening of premises in Estella-Lizarra generated between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2024. Eligible expenses include the cost of the transfer, notary fees, legal advice and financial, rental of premises and other expenses necessary for the continuity or reactivation of the business.
These supports are looking for ease the financial burden of those who decide to bet on commerce in the cityhelping to ensure the continuation of sustainable economic activity close to the citizen.
WHO CAN ACCESS HELP
THE AIDS They are aimed at self-employed people who become owners of a business with at least five years of experience due to the retirement of the previous owner, or who decide to reopen a closed commercial premises.
These people must meet certain requirementssuch as being up to date with your tax obligations, being registered in the Special Scheme for Self-Employed Social Security Workers or for the mutual benefit of the corresponding professional association, and not having unpaid debts with the Town Hall. In addition, they must continue the activity for at least twelve months after receiving the grant, keeping the premises open and visible in the city, thus strengthening the dynamism of the sector.
This call excludes certain sectors of activity. Persons or companies registered under the Economic Activities Tax (IAE) linked to food businesses, reception and accommodation establishments, as well as leisure and games rooms, will not be able to benefit from the tax. help, since this call aims to promote local businesses that most need support for their continuity.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
The call has a budget item of 10,000 euros, and the maximum amount of each grant, as indicated, will be 1,000 euros (provided that a minimum of 1,000 can be justified). In the event that the acquisition of the business is carried out by several people, the amount of the subsidy will be distributed proportionally according to the participation of each person. Aid will be awarded in order of presentation.
Applications can be submitted from the day after publication of the the basics at the BON and until December 31 exclusively electronically via the electronic headquarters of the Town Hall. For more information you can consult the bases on the municipal website.
