5 Cultural Differences for Freelancers Moving to France
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 · 312 views
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:
- Power Hour: Book a one-to-one call for advice on your business project. Get up to speed quickly, talk through your options and understand the implications of your choices.
- Micro Entrepreneur & Artist Registration: Let me handle your business registration in France. I'll manage the whole process for you, while sending you a useful factsheet and tips to guide you with the paperwork.
- My French Business Visa: Online course and 1-to-1 coaching to prepare your business visa application. Get Valerie’s support for 6 months to develop your business plan, finances and submit your visa application. Life access to course + Zoom calls for 6 months.
- Manage Your Micro Entrepreneur: Join my group of micro entrepreneurs and get support for 1 year to learn to manage your French business. Create your online accounts, do your declarations, bookkeeping. Includes live monthly Q&As + 1 year Forum access.
- Private Forum: Ask me anything about your business for a year. Avoid sleepless nights and get reliable answers. I've answered about 93,730 questions for 3,524 members since 2009!
Business blog
How do you declare your YouTube income in France
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 · 297 views
How to work as an artist in France
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 · 1235 views
6 Most Common Mistakes in Business Visa Application for France
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 · 914 views
Tax increase for some Micro Entrepreneurs in July 2024
It was announced in June that social charges for some micro entrepreneurs would increase from July 2024. find out why and who will be impacted. ...
By Valérie Aston · 28 Jun 2024 · 1807 views
How to Buy a Property in France + Freelancing as an Agent Immobilier
David Smethurst moved to France in December 2020 and set himself up as an agent immobilier with Beaux Villages Immobilier. Get his tips & market insight. ...
By Valérie Aston · 24 Jun 2024 · 1294 views
Resources
Business podcasts
How to set up a health cover and get a carte vitale
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
Adding an APE or NAF code to your business
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
Complete overview of the auto-entrepreneur system
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
Everyone's questions
How to “unhide” business details on INSEE (CPAM Dossier Part 2)
CPAM dossier: request for additional documents
URSSAF monthly declaration cancellation/resubmission
Adding an activity selling prints and merchandise as Auto Entrepreneur
CAF form to complete as micro entrepreneur
Auto Entrepreneur Change of Address
Change from S1 cross border worker to French auto entrepreneur
frais réels vs standard deduction on income tax for an employee
Legal entity required for App Store as Micro Entrepreneur
Invoicing through my UK Ltd company AND my French Micro Enterprise
Switch from SASU to Auto-entrepreneur?
Liability Insurance for French business
INSEE Message
Recommendations: Automated Accounting Software
Should I pay Taxe Fonciere on my home the year I moved in?
I submitted my URSSAF July taxes, but they still haven’t billed my bank account?
France Visa and TLS Application Forms Differ - Business visa
Registering for a numero fiscale
Testimonials
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