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Activity bonus (Prime d'activité)
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Monthly income top-up for low-income workers.
In detail
The activity bonus tops up the income of low-paid workers (employees or self-employed). Paid by the CAF (or MSA), it depends on household composition and earned income, and is declared every quarter. The amount is recalculated each quarter.
Eligibility conditions
Be 18+, reside stably in France, earn modest activity income. Quarterly income declaration required.
How to get it
- Run a simulation on caf.fr
- Create or log into your CAF/MSA account
- Submit the application online
- Declare your income each quarter
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