Business support systems (Les Sables-d’Olonne editorial board)
Business support measures against rising gas/electricity costs
Prefecture / State Finance Department of La Vendée
Gas and electricity bill payment
Government to support companies affected by the increase in energy prices implemented various support systems.
These benefits, the terms of which differ according to the size of the company, have undergone significant changes in recent days. They are numerous and may complement each other in 2023.
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Tariff Shield
The tariff shield is a device that allows you to control the increase in the price of electricity up to 15% from February 1. 2023 (previously 4%).
This cap prevents a 120% increase in energy bills for eligible companies.
● WHO?
To benefit from the tariff shield on your energy bills in 2023, your company must:
=> Less than 10 employees.
=> Turnover less than two million euros.
=> Electricity meter with power less than or equal to 36 kVA.
● Yes ?
The increase is limited to 15% for electricity from February 2023.
Note: From January 1, 2023, the price shield limited the gas price increase to 15%.
● How?
To benefit from this assistance, the company must send the certificate of conformity directly to its supplier. energy.
(Certificate to be issued to the supplier should be checked in box 1, page 2).
Guaranteed price €280/MWh
After government negotiations, suppliers agreed to provide security to all VSEs In 2023, it will not pay more than 280 euros/MW on average for electricity.
● WHO?
This assistance is available to very small businesses that have renewed their electricity supply contract Second half of 2022 and those not benefiting from the regulated sales tariff.
● Yes ?
This guaranteed rate applies from January 2023 to December 31, 2023.
● How?
To avail this tariff, the concerned VSEs have to send a compliance certificate
directly to the energy supplier.
(Certificate to be issued to the supplier: box 1 page 2 / to be checked)
Electric damper
The electric dumper came into force on January 1, 2023 after Decree No. 2022-1774 dated December 31, 2022.
● WHO?
Your company is eligible under certain conditions:
=> if you are a VSE or an SME with less than 250 employees
=> if your company is not eligible for tariff shield
=> and if your electricity meter is more than 36 kVA.
● Yes ?
The aid will be integrated directly into companies’ electricity bills, and the state will compensate suppliers.
The damper will cover 50% of the bill’s “energy share” at a unit price of €180/MWh. €500/MW. The maximum reduction in the unit price will be €160/MW across all consumption.
● How?
To benefit from this assistance, the company must send the certificate of conformity directly to its supplier. energy.
(Certificate to be issued to the supplier: box 1 should be checked on page 2 / for VSEs, box 3 should be checked on page 2 / for SMEs).
Electric shock absorber: how is it calculated?
Shock absorber:
https://www.impots.gouv.fr/simulator-shock-absorber-electricity
Example 1:
The SME electricity contract (excluding Turpe and HT) averages €400/MWh (€0.4/kWh) per year.
=> the buffer consists in attributing the cost of energy, more than 50% of the consumed volume, to the price of €180/MWh (0.18€/kWh): This leads to a reduction of 400-180 = 220 €/MWh ( €0.22/ kW/h) on 50% of volumes.
Reduced to 100% of volumes, the calculated unit price will then be €290/MW (400-(220/2)) and the damper here allows for lowering unit price €110/MWh (€0.11/kWh).
=> Therefore, the state pays 110 €/MWh (0.11 €/kWh) to the total account through the buffer, i.e. a decrease is about 20% of the total bill.
Example 2:
The SME has a contract with an electricity price (excluding Turpe and HT) of €600/MWh (€0.6/kWh) on average over the year, that is, a price higher than the ceiling provided for in the decree, which is set at 500€/MWh (0.5€/kWh).
=> the buffer consists of attributing the cost of energy, more than 50% of the consumed volume, to the price of €180/MWh (0.18). €/kWh): this leads to a reduction of 600-180 = €420/MWh (0.42 €/kWh), which exceeds the ceiling amount of the damper of 320 €/MWh (0.32 €/kWh) allowed by the decree. (320 = 500-180).
Therefore, this cushioning ceiling amount of 320 €/MWh (0.32 €/kWh) applies to 50% covered consumption. by the damper.
Reduced to 100% of volumes, the calculated unit price will then be €440/MW (600-(320/2)) with a moderate damper effect €160/MWh (€0.16/kWh) paid by the state.
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Gas / Electric help desk
Decree No. 2022-967 dated July 1, 2022, successively amended by Decree No. 2022-1250 Decree No. 2022-1279 dated 23.09.2022, dated 30.09.2022 and Decree No. 2022-1575 dated 16.12.2022 establish special assistance for companies affected by the economic and financial consequences of the war in Ukraine. to an increase in natural gas or electricity supply costs.
All companies that meet the conditions of the order and do not benefit from the tariff shield can take advantage of this assistance during one or more periods already opened or opened:
– Term 1/2022: March-April-May 2022 (online form from 04/07/22)
– Period 2/2022: June-July-August 2022 (online form from 04/10/22)
– Period 3/2022: September-October 2022 (online form from 16.11.2022)
– Term 4/2022: November-December 2022 will be open mid-January 2023
– 6 cycles every two months in 2023 will open between 15 and 20 after each end of the two-month period.
WHO?
* VSEs and SMEs that are eligible for an electric shock absorber device and will fulfill the eligibility criteria after considering the benefit of an electric shock absorber at the help desk
* VSEs and SMEs (group subsidiary) not eligible for electric damper
* ETI and GE
Your company is eligible for this window if:
=> During the aid application period, the energy price has increased by 50% compared to the annual average price paid in 2021.
=> Energy costs during the bailout period are more than 3% of turnover during the same period in 2021
WHERE
=> During the aid application period, the energy price has increased by 50% compared to the annual average price paid in 2021.
=> 2021 energy costs more than 3% of 2021 revenue or 1H 2022 energy costs >6% of 1Q 2022 revenue
=> negative EBITDA or 40% down
• Yes ?
The aid consists of several components, limited to 4, 50 and 150 million euros, respectively, depending on the characteristics of your company.
=> Aid up to 4 million euros: the amount of aid corresponds to 50% of the difference between the 2021 bill and the 2022 bill, increased by 50%, up to 70% of 2021 consumption.
=> Aid up to EUR 50 million: the amount of aid corresponds to 65% of the difference between the 2021 bill and the 2022 bill, increased by 50%, up to 70% of 2021 consumption.
=> Aid up to 150 million euros: the amount of aid corresponds to 80% of the difference between the 2021 bill and the 2022 bill, increased by 50% at 70% of 2021 consumption.
• How?
Businesses must join themselves professional area at impots.gouv.fr they will find the reason for the connection under “Write” in the secure messaging system “ISubmit a request for assistance in the “General inquiries / gas / electricity assistance please” section.
Documents to be submitted: your energy bills for the relevant period and your bills for 2021, the company’s bank details, the help calculation file provided to you on the site, a a sworn statement confirming that your company has fulfilled the advertised conditions and the accuracy of the information.
Simulation:
https://www.impots.gouv.fr/aide-gaz-electricite
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OTHER EVENTS
Postponement of payment of social payments
Urssaf supports employers and self-employed workers facing cash flow challenges due to rising energy costs, offering them step-by-step support and tailored solutions to overcome challenges.
● Employers
=> If you find it difficult to pay the contributions due when the next payment is due, you can request, period, directly from your URSSAF online space, subject to payment of employee contributions.
=> If you are already benefiting from a plan to pay your contributions, you can also ask for this plan to be adjusted the amount of your installments directly from your online location.
Note: Please indicate the origin of your difficulties to support your request.
● Self employed
=> If you face difficulties, you can ask your Urssaf to stop deducting your contributions. current accounts as well as fees associated with a billing plan that has already started. You may be given a new payment period.
=> You can also seek help from the social action of the Employees’ Social Security Board Independents (CPSTI) supported by Urssaf. This assistance may be in the form of financial assistance or financing of subscription and contribution debts, or even future payments.
Make your request at secu-independants.fr, under Social action > Ask for help.
Postponement of tax payment periods
● WHO?
All VSEs and SMEs will face difficulties due to the energy crisis difficulties in meeting tax payment dates.
● Yes ?
The system applies to all taxes except VAT, ancillary taxes and duty. source (NOT). However, in these cases payment terms are available upon request.
● How?
Deadline extensions are not automatic. Prepared on request SIE (Company Tax Service) is authorized.
You can also contact the Commission des Chefs de Service Financiers (CCSF) to obtain long (24, 36 or even 48 months) and single installment plan (except NOT)social (excluding employees’ share of social insurance contributions) and customs to avoid any persecution.
To do this, contact a Crisis Recovery Consultant
To assist you, the Department’s crisis recovery counselor
In the Directorate of State Finance Department.
The counselor of the department for exiting the crisis carries out its activities in conditions of complete confidentiality. respect for business secrecy and financial secrecy.
After determining the diagnosis of the company’s situation, he will take over the file and be able to contact the interlocutor that best suits the need or mobilize one of the means of financial support established by the state under certain conditions:
ddfip85.pgp.actioneconomique@dgfip.finances.gouv.fr
Magali GIRARD / 02 51 36 58 09 / 06 26 22 63 61
Natacha FAUVELET / 02 51 36 52 70 / 06 21 52 66 58
Frank LEDERGERBER / 02 51 36 58 06 / 06 22 70 88 03
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