Professional advice on running a small business in France
Bonjour, I'm Valérie Aston, a French business advisor. I help English speakers prepare, create and manage their freelancing activity in France, so they can focus on their customers & development.
Moving to France is exciting: new home, new work, new culture! But having to grasp the business rules can be overwhelming, especially if you don't master the language yet.
How I can help you:
As a business owner, there are 5 things to keep an eye on, to avoid bad surprises or last-minute fix-it rush. Consider this article as your homework to be done before 2025. ...
By Valérie Aston · 21 Oct 2024 · 113 views
Did you know that entrepreneurs and freelancers in France are paying towards a training fund? And that they can use this fund to pay for FREE training ...
By Valérie Aston · 14 Oct 2024 · 208 views
Let’s talk about cultural differences as a freelancer in France. Get an idea of what to expect or add to the list. ...
By Valérie Aston · 25 Sep 2024 · 460 views
Rules and process of declaring YouTube income in France. Myth of passive income, different business structures for YouTubers, and the impact on French visas. ...
By Valérie Aston · 20 Sep 2024 · 395 views
What are the specifics of setting up as an artist in France, the difference between artists and other businesses, whether you need a visa, the tax regimes for artists. ...
By Valérie Aston · 14 Aug 2024 · 1623 views
In this article, I’m sharing the 6 most common mistakes people make in their business visa application for France, which can lead to a visa rejection. ...
By Valérie Aston · 10 Aug 2024 · 1059 views
This podcast explains how to set up a health cover and how to get a carte vitale for entrepreneurs. Find out how your carte vitale will be issued and answers to popular questions on health cover. ...
By Valérie Aston · 10 May 2011
This podcast discusses the implications of adding an extra APE or NAF activity code to your current business and how to do it. Adding an extra APE activity code can be done for an auto-entrepreneur, an entreprise ...
By Valérie Aston · 10 May 2011
This podcast, which is 44 minutes long, will give you a complete overview of the auto-entrepreneur system. It's perfect if you're starting a business in France as an auto-entrepreneur, or you're registered and want a ...
By Valérie Aston · 6 Sep 2013
Thanks for the ton of information on your website, well worth the membership for sure! I also appreciate the very clean look and ease of use!
-Pim
