Aid reductionIn effectEmployment and contributionsNational

New exceptional aid for hiring apprentices

For contracts concluded from 8 March 2026, apprentice hiring aid varies by company size and qualification level, from €750 to €4,500 (€6,000 for an apprentice with a disability).

Impact on public finances

No official estimate found for this measure.

Effective date
8 March 2026

Measure impact

Fewer than 250 employees: €4,500 (2 years of higher education), €2,000 (3 to 5 years of higher education). 250 employees or more: €2,000 (CAP (vocational certificate) to baccalauréat), €1,500 (2 years of higher education), €750 (3 to 5 years of higher education). Apprentice officially recognised as a disabled worker: €6,000. Contracts starting before 1 January 2027. Cannot be combined with the single apprenticeship aid (aide unique).

Official references

Law number: Décret n° 2026-168 du 6 mars 2026
Official Journal: JORF n° 0057 du 7 mars 2026

Procedure timeline

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Completed
8 March 2026

Entry into force

Application

Immédiate ou à la date prévue

Application aux contrats conclus à partir du 8 mars 2026
Completed
7 March 2026

Publication in Official Journal

Publication
Publication du décret n° 2026-168 au Journal officiel