We have some good news for self employed individuals registered in the Andalucia area. Junta de Andalucia has programmed a new grants´ “convocatoria” for self-employed individuals registered in the last 6 months and for individuals registered between minimum 1 year and maximum 3 years.
In order to make a quick summary of this Law, we have to mention “La Ordén de Consejería de Empleo” of the 26thof April 2010. This law has allowed, until now, self employed individuals in the Andalucia area to start up and develop their business, and is an amazing opportunity to be supported in their new ventures.
In the previous “convocatoria” in January 2010, in order to apply for a self employed grant, the first step was a business plan and application with the CADE or the Consejería de Empleo, and only after that, you could register with the authorities. Later in the year, this changed and individuals registered self employed in the last six months previous to the “convocatoria”, had the right to apply for a grant to cover their start up expenses. This registration was established to take place in March and September of each year.
Now, in 2011, we have a similar situation. There are 2 opportunities for self employed individuals to get grants in Andalucia.
1. Individuals registered self employed for a minimum of 1 year and maximum of 3 years.
An amount of 4000 euros will be allocated to finance the expenses and investments made by the self employed individual in the last six months previous to the “convocatoria” of grants. The expenses deductable will be registered in the “Orden TIN/2965/2008”, of the 14th of October, determined by the European Fund, during 2007-2013.
BENEFICIARIES
Individuals registered as self employed for minimum 1 year and maximum 3 years.
Any individual, registered self employed, exercising an economic activity, on its own, with residency and fiscal address in Andalucia, and with up to five employees registered, can qualify for the grant.
PRESENTATION PERIOD:
In the months of March and September of each year.
PREFERRED ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
The economic activities included in the following sectors are considered preferred :
-related to daily life, especially related with dependence and services for conciliation for: personal life, family and work.
-related to entertainment, recreation and culture.
-related to environmental protection, residue treatments and renewable energy
-related to the improvement of life style, especially the ones for rehabilitation and adjustment of properties and public spaces.
-related to New Technologies of Information and Communication.
2. Individuals registered self employed in the last six months, up to the end of February 2011.
An amount up to 11.000 Euros will be allocated, depending on the following requirements:
-5.000 Euros for unemployed individuals in general,
-6.000 Euros for: young people unemployed up to 30 years of age, including young people who in the year previous to the grant registration have finalized training programs for employment with the Consejería de Empleo.
-Activities related to the ATIPE (Full Territorial Actions Preferred for Employment) area.
-7.000 Euros for unemployed women increased by 10% for the women victims of violence.
-8.000 Euros for: unemployed individuals with disability of a level equal or superior to 33%.
-Unemployed individuals with special difficulties of accessing the labor market, including individuals over 45 years of age, immigrants and individuals in unemployment for a period equal or superior to 12 months.
-10.000 Euros for unemployed women with a disability equal or superior to 33%, increased by 10% in the case of women victims of violence.
BENEFICIARIES:
Individuals that have started an economic activity in the last six months previous to the opening of the grant “convocatoria”, that can prove their legal situation of unemployment previous to their self employed registration.
Any individual, registered self employed, exercising an economic activity, on its own, with residency and fiscal address in Andalucia, and with up to five employees registered, can qualify for the grant.
PRESENTATION PERIOD:
In the months of March and September of each year
PREFERRED ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
The economic activities included in the following sectors are considered preferred :
-related to daily life, especially related with dependence and services for conciliation for: personal life, family and work.
-related to entertainment, recreation and culture.
-related to environmental protection, residue treatments and renewable energy
-related to the improvement of life style, especially the ones for rehabilitation and adjustment of properties and public spaces.
-related to New Technologies of Information and Communication.
We hope that the information will give you some ideas with regards to the opportunities available for improving your current commercial activity.
We are always trying to stay up to date with the latest news that can benefit our members and for that reason, if you need more information with regards to the application or registration for grants, please contact us. We have experience of dealing with our own grants and also can provide valuable information related to other economic opportunities offered by the Junta de Andalucia in relation to local banks.
Kind Regards
Valentina Radu
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