France Num Cheque: valuable support from the state!
Want to know everything about the France Num Cheque and claim it quickly? This way!
The France Num Cheque will open the doors to digitalisation and help you digitise your accommodation. Don't waste any time: find out whether you are eligible!
What is the France Num Cheque?
Let's start with the definition: the France Num Cheque is a flat-rate payment of 500 € designed to cover all or part of the digitalisation costs borne by certain businesses with fewer than eleven employees that were ordered to close during the November 2020 lockdown, or that are hotels.
So it is a very welcome form of support right now! Thanks to it, you can make a few improvements to your rental and take your first steps into digital far more easily. For example, you could get a StyQR welcome book with this grant!
Who is eligible?
A few conditions must be met in order to be eligible:
1/ Be a business that was ordered to close during the second lockdown
2/ Be a hotel professional or work in the restaurant trade
3/ Finally, have fewer than 11 employees and an annual turnover of less than 2 million euros excl. VAT
Which types of expenditure are covered?
There are two types of eligible expenditure:
First of all, the purchase of or subscription to digital solutions from a digital services company established in France or in a European Union member state. This company does not need to be listed on the online service. The expenditure may include an element of consultancy, and the solution must fall under one of the themes below:
- Sales and promotion - E-commerce or promotional website; content; online payment; marketplace; online visibility
- Management - Booking or appointment-scheduling solution; stock, order and delivery management
- Management - Hosting, data storage, domain name management, cybersecurity tools; till software
- Customer relations - Bulk email and newsletter management tools; customer management
Alternatively, digitalisation consultancy (an audit to kick-start your digital transformation) provided by a private consultant listed on the online service.
- Check whether your consultancy provider is listed.
What supporting documents are required?
We promise: you won't need many supporting documents to claim it. You will need proof of identity and one or more invoices dated between 30 October 2020 and 30 June 2021 for a minimum total of 450 € incl. VAT
So you still have time to carry out your digital transition!
How do you claim it?
If you meet all the necessary conditions, you can submit your application here. Do bear in mind, however, that there are deadlines to respect depending on the date of your invoices. So make sure you check them before submitting your application.
Payment of this grant will begin on 26 February 2021.
Please note: only one application per SIREN number is accepted from eligible businesses, so the application must be made in one go.What about you: did you know this cheque existed? Have you claimed it?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the France Num voucher cover a digital welcome book? Yes, a digital welcome book such as StyQR falls under the « Sales, promotion » category as it relates to internet visibility and presentation of your accommodation. You can therefore use your voucher to fund all or part of this solution, provided the invoice is dated between 30 October 2020 and 30 June 2021.
Can I apply for the voucher if my accommodation closed for another reason? No. The France Num voucher is only available to businesses with fewer than eleven employees that closed administratively during the November 2020 lockdown, or which are hotels. If your closure dates from another period or cause, you are not eligible.
Does my service provider need to be listed on the portal? For the purchase or subscription to a digital solution, your digital services company does not need to be listed on the portal. However, if you choose support for digitisation, your consultant must be listed on the portal.
How long do I have to submit my application after the invoice? Your invoices must be dated between 30 October 2020 and 30 June 2021. You must then submit your application respecting the deadlines that depend on the date of your invoices. It is important to check these deadlines before submitting your application.
Can I submit multiple voucher applications with the same company? No. Only one application per SIREN is accepted for eligible companies, and the application must be submitted at once. You can therefore only request the France Num voucher once.
What documents do I need to prepare to submit my application? You will need an identity document and one or more invoices dated between 30 October 2020 and 30 June 2021, for a total minimum amount of 450 euros including tax. That is all that is required to submit your application.
Here is a summary of the conditions and eligible expenses covered by the France Num voucher.
Criterion Condition Voucher amount 500 euros flat rate Company size Fewer than 11 employees and annual turnover < 2 million € Business sector Hotels or businesses closed in November 2020 Eligible invoices Dated between 30 Oct. 2020 and 30 June 2021, minimum 450 € inc. tax Covered expenses Digital solutions (sales, management, customer relations) or certified support Number of applications One per SIREN, submitted all at once
