JEI-JEC Status in France - AREAD - Your Partner for Public Funding
The Young Innovative Company (JEI) Status: A Tax Springboard for Innovation
The Young Innovative Company (JEI – Jeune Entreprise Innovante) status, created in 2004 and regularly updated, remains a pillar of support for innovation in France.
In 2024, this program continues to offer significant tax and social security exemptions to innovative companies less than 8 years old, thereby stimulating R&D and the competitiveness of French start-ups.
JEI Status Eligibility Criteria: What You Need to Know
To benefit from the JEI status in 2024, your company must meet the following criteria:
- Be an SME according to the European definition (fewer than 250 employees, turnover < €50M or balance sheet < €43M).
- Be less than 8 years old.
- Be independent (capital held at least 50% by individuals, associations, foundations recognized as being of public utility, scientific research and teaching establishments).
- Incur R&D expenses representing at least 15% of total tax-deductible expenses.
- Conduct fundamental research, applied research, or experimental development work.
Advantages of the JEI Status Include:
- Exemption from employer social security contributions for R&D personnel.
- Exemption from the territorial economic contribution (CET) and property tax for 7 years, subject to deliberation by local authorities.
- Immediate refund of the Research Tax Credit (CIR) claim.
The Young Innovative and Growth Company (JEC) Status
The JEC: An Extension of JEI to Support More Companies
Introduced by the 2024 Finance Law, the JEC (Jeune Entreprise de Croissance – Young Growth Company) status aims to extend the benefits of JEI to companies with strong growth potential, even if their R&D expenses are below the 15% threshold.
JEC Status Eligibility Criteria: Focus on Growth
How AREAD Supports Your JEI/JEC Application
Obtaining JEI or JEC status requires careful preparation and justification.
AREAD assists you throughout the process:
- Eligibility Diagnosis: We verify that your company meets all the required criteria (age, size, R&D expenses, independence, growth indicators for JEC).
- File Preparation: We help you compile the necessary supporting documents to demonstrate your eligibility to the tax authorities.
- Securing Your Status: We provide guidance to ensure your application is robust and maximizes your chances of obtaining and maintaining the status.
Benefit from AREAD’s expertise to secure these valuable tax and social security advantages and accelerate your company’s development.
