Declaring Business Creation

If you decide to create your own business while job searching, you must inform France Travail, as this may affect your unemployment benefit rights, with the possibility of benefiting from special business creation assistance (ARCE, ACRE).

This page explains how to make this declaration, what information to provide, and offers a ready-to-use letter template, plus a tool to automatically generate your personalized letter.

When should you write this letter?

• You started procedures to create your own business;
• You want to know the impact of this project on your benefits;
• You want to request ARCE or ACRE assistance;
• You need to clarify the nature of your new activity.

In all these cases, a written letter remains a reliable way to resolve your situation.

Required information to include

• Your first and last name and ID number;
• The date and type of business created;
• The nature of the activity practiced;
• Documents attached (business registration certificate, Kbis).

The more accurate this information is, the faster your rights review will be.

Official letter template

Important note: the letter sent to France Travail must be written in French, as it is a French administration. Below is a template you can use as a basis.

[First name LAST NAME]
[Full address]
[France Travail ID number]

France Travail [Agency]
[Agency address]

Written in [City], on [Date]

Subject: Declaration of business creation

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am informing you of the creation of my business [name], registered on [date].

[...]

→ The complete letter, tailored precisely to your situation and ready to send, is generated automatically in 3 minutes using the tool above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ARCE?

Financial assistance paid as partial capital from remaining unemployment benefits to create a business.

What is ACRE?

Partial exemption from social contributions during the first year of activity.

Can unemployment benefit be combined with business income?

Yes, under special rules based on declared monthly income.

Should I declare immediately upon creation?

Yes, it's advisable to declare quickly to determine the best option for your situation.

What if my project fails later?

You can resume job searching and recover your remaining unemployment benefit rights under specified conditions.