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 digitisation and help you digitalise your accommodation. Don’t waste time and quickly find out if you are eligible !
What is the France Num cheque ?
Let’s start with the definition : the France Num cheque is a flat-rate cheque of 500 € to cover all or part of the expenses for digitisation incurred by certain businesses with fewer than eleven employees that were administratively closed during the November 2020 lockdown or that are hotels.
So it’s a welcome aid right now ! Thanks to it you can make some improvements to your short-term rental and more easily get started with digital tools. For example, you can obtain a StyQR welcome book with this aid !
Who is eligible ?
A few conditions are essential to be eligible :
1/ Be a business administratively closed during the second lockdown
2/ Be a hotel professional, or in the catering sector
3/ Finally, have fewer than 11 employees and an annual turnover of less than 2 million € excluding VAT
What types of expenses are covered ?
There are two types of eligible expenses :
First, the purchase or subscription to digital solutions from a digital services company established in France or in a member state of the European Union. It is not necessary for that company to be listed on this online service. The expense may include a support component, and the solution must fall into one of the themes below :
Sales, promotion - E-commerce or promotional website; content; online payment; marketplace; internet visibility
Management - Booking solution, appointment booking; stock, order and delivery management
Management - Hosting, data storage, domain name management, cybersecurity tools; till software
Customer relations - Mass email management tools, newsletters; customer management
Or support for digitisation (diagnostic to start your digital transformation) by a private consultant listed on this online service.
Check whether your support provider is listed on the online service.
What supporting documents are required ?
Promise, to benefit you will not need many supporting documents: you will first 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 € including VAT
So you still have time to carry out your digital transition !
How to apply ?
Thus, if you meet all the necessary conditions, you can send your application here. Please note, however, that there are deadlines to respect depending on the dates of your invoices. So make sure to check them before submitting your application.
The payment of this aid will begin on 26 February 2021.
Attention : only one application per SIREN is accepted for eligible businesses, so the application must be made once only. And you, did you know about the existence of this cheque ? Did you benefit from it ?
Frequently asked questions
Does the France Num cheque cover a digital welcome book? Yes, a digital welcome book like StyQR falls into the “Sales, promotion” category since it concerns internet visibility and the presentation of your accommodation. You can therefore use your cheque 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 cheque if my accommodation closed for another reason? No. The France Num cheque is reserved for businesses with fewer than eleven employees that were administratively closed during the November 2020 lockdown, or that are hotels. If your closure occurred at another time or for another reason, you are not eligible.
Does my provider have to be listed on the online service? For the purchase or subscription to a digital solution, it is not necessary for your digital services company to be listed on the online service. However, if you choose support for digitisation, your consultant must be listed on the online service.
How long do I have to submit my application after the invoice date? Your invoices must be dated between 30 October 2020 and 30 June 2021. Then you must submit your application respecting the deadlines that depend on the dates of your invoices. It is important to check these deadlines before submitting your file.
Can I make multiple cheque applications with the same company? No. Only one application per SIREN is accepted for eligible businesses, and the application must be made once only. You can therefore only apply for the France Num cheque once.
What documents do I need to prepare to send 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 € including VAT. That is all that is required to complete your file.
Here is a summary of the conditions and expenses eligible for the France Num cheque.
| Criterion | Condition |
|---|---|
| Cheque amount | Flat-rate 500 € |
| Company size | Fewer than 11 employees and annual turnover < 2 million € |
| Sector | Hotels or businesses closed in November 2020 |
| Eligible invoices | Dated between 30 Oct. 2020 and 30 Jun. 2021, minimum 450 € including VAT |
| Expenses covered | Digital solutions (sales, management, customer relations) or certified support |
| Number of applications | One only per SIREN, to be submitted once |
