#TECM2614006AFuel Aid for French Fishing Companies
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The measure gives French fishing companies financial aid for professional fuel bought between 1 April and 31 May 2026. It is designed to soften the impact of higher energy prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East, while helping fishing businesses stay competitive and support crew pay. The aid applies to French fishing companies in mainland France and several overseas territories, including Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion and Saint Martin. To qualify, companies must operate French-flagged fishing vessels, meet business registration and fishing revenue tests, and be up to date with tax and social security obligations or have a plan to settle social debts.
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Key Changes
- Creates per-litre fuel aid for French fishing companies for eligible fuel bought from 1 April to 31 May 2026
- Covers French-flagged fishing vessels operated by companies in mainland France and listed overseas territories
- Sets eligibility conditions on registration, fishing activity, tax compliance and social security compliance
Obligations
What this law requires
Fishing companies seeking the fuel aid must use it only for professional fuel purchased between 1 April 2026 and 31 May 2026 for fishing vessels armed for fishing under the French flag.
Aid applicants must be registered in INSEE's Sirene register with a SIRET number showing that the establishment is located in mainland France, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Mayotte, Réunion, or Saint Martin.
Aid applicants must either have NAF/APE code 0311Z or prove through an accountant's certificate that at least 50% of total turnover in the last closed financial year came from fishing production.
Aid applicants must be up to date with social security obligations, including social declarations and payment of social contributions, on the date they apply for the aid.
Applicants not up to date with payment of social contributions must have filed their social declarations and entered into, or at least be engaged in entering into, a repayment plan for their social debts.