Management of the benefit for cessation of activity for the self-employed

If you are a self-employed worker and are forced to interrupt or close your activity for reasons beyond your control, you can access the cessation of activity benefit, a system that protects you with an economic income and maintenance of your Social Security coverage.

What is it?

It is a benefit that covers the total or partial cessation of activity, whether temporary or permanent, provided that it occurs involuntarily and for justified reasons.

Main modalities

• Total cessation (ordinary): when you completely stop your activity.
• Partial cessation: It allows you to continue working with reduced activity if you meet specific conditions (significant drop in income, force majeure situations or reduction of activity),

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To learn more about the requirements, documentation, amounts and how to apply: See the full coverage page.