JEIR: definition and 2026 benefits
What a French JEIR is in 2026, how the 30% R&D threshold works and why the investor tax reduction matters for fundraising.
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JEIR: definition and 2026 benefits
Updated March 2026 - A French JEIR is not just an innovation label. It is a specific status for young companies with very high R&D intensity, and it can matter both for the company and for eligible investors.
Main practical points
- ▸SME status
- ▸company created less than 8 years ago
- ▸R&D expenses representing at least 30% of charges
- ▸other legal conditions on independence and genuinely new activity
For eligible investors, official sources indicate a specific IR-PME reduction at 50%, subject to conditions and caps.
See also research tax credit, public innovation funding and corporate tax optimisation.
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Conclusion
JEIR is powerful when it is real, documented and aligned with the company's financing strategy.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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