A grant is launched to boost businesses in Barcelona

16 September 2024

A new aid package has been launched to promote the installation of new economic activity in vacant ground-floor premises and market stalls in the city of Barcelona. This aid, called “Amunt persianes,” is part of the “Impulsem el que fas” program.

Beneficiaries

  • Natural persons (sole traders) and legal entities with a registered office, branch, or workplace in the municipality of Barcelona.
  • Must not have exceeded a net annual turnover of €1,000,000 in 2022 and 2023. In the event of exceeding this amount, the workforce must not exceed 20 full-time employees.

Requirements

  • Location in Barcelona
  • Must be up to date with tax obligations and other requirements.
  • The grant amount must not, under any circumstances, exceed the cost of the activity or project submitted.
  • Carry out the activities in the municipality of Barcelona.
  • Each activity must have a maximum term of 12 months (January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025). At least one of the activities must have started during 2024.

Amount and deadlines

The grant covers a maximum of 80% per application. Therefore, it requires a minimum of 20% co-financing from the beneficiaries. The deadline for submitting applications is October 15 or until the budget is exhausted. For more information and assistance with the application process, send us an email at info@autoocupacio.org or call 93 490 88 60.

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