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JEI status — Young innovative company
BusinessDedicated calculatorExemption
Status granting social and tax exemptions to young R&D companies.
In detail
The young innovative company status grants an exemption from employer social contributions on R&D staff pay for several years, plus possible local-tax exemptions. It targets SMEs under 11 years old devoting a significant share of expenses to research.
Eligibility conditions
SME under 250 employees, under 11 years old, with at least 20% R&D spending, at least 50% held by individuals. JEII variant in 2026 (R&D between 5% and 20%).
How to get it
- Check the criteria (age, size, R&D share)
- Secure the status via a tax ruling with the administration
- Apply the contributions exemption via DSN
- Keep R&D supporting documents
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