Creation of local investment funds (FIP) and an income tax reduction for their subscribers
The Economic Initiative Act creates local investment funds (FIP), venture capital mutual funds investing at least 60% in SMEs operating mainly in one to three neighbouring regions, including at least 10% in companies less than five years old. Cash subscriptions to FIP units qualify for the income tax reduction available for innovation funds (FCPI) (Article 199 terdecies-0 A, VI bis of the General Tax Code), for payments made until 31 December 2006 up to an annual limit of €12,000 for a single person and €24,000 for a couple.
Measure originators
No official estimate found for this measure.
Measure impact
A new tax-advantaged savings product channels household savings towards regional SMEs.
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Procedure timeline
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Administrative implementation
Entrée en vigueur de la mesure et mise en œuvre par l'administration
President of the Republic signature
Publication au Journal officiel
Possible referral to Constitutional Council
Décision de conformité / censure partielle
Joint committee
Désaccord éventuel
Debate and vote
Debate and vote
Débat et vote en séance publique à l'Assemblée nationale, ou engagement de la responsabilité du Gouvernement (article 49.3)