6 Websites you need to set up for your business in France
Discover the 6 websites that you will be using once you have registered your micro entrepreneur or other French business type. ...
By Valérie Aston · 31 Jan 2023 · 214 views
Professional advice on running a small business in France
Bonjour, I'm Valérie Aston, a French business advisor. I help English speakers create and manage their freelancing or small business in France, so they can concentrate on developing their activity.
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:
- Private forum: Ask me anything about your business for a year. Avoid sleepless nights and get reliable answers. I've answered about 88,885 questions for 3,409 members since 2009!
- 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.
- Auto-entrepreneur 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.
- Auto Entrepreneur overview: All you need to know about the auto entrepreneur (micro entrepreneur). How does it work, regulations, taxes, can it work for you?
- Group course: Fed up of doing it on your own? Join Valerie for a 3 to 4 month group course to boost your move to France. Plan your business and visa application with My French Business and learn to manage your new business with Manage Your Micro Entrepreneur.
- Gite Masterclass: Learn how to declare your holiday rental orAirbnb as a business or a non-resident. Finally understand the rules and taxes to decide which one suits you best.
Business blog
7 things to do once you’ve created your business in France
You have just created, or are about to register, your first business in France and are now wondering: what next? I'm guiding you through your 1st to-do list. ...
By Valérie Aston · 31 Jan 2023 · 150 views
New Manage Your Micro Entrepreneur group course starting mid-February.
My second group session of Manage Your Micro Entrepreneur will be starting up mid-February. Join the waiting list ...
By Valérie Aston · 17 Jan 2023 · 140 views
5 mistakes to avoid when applying for a business visa or CDS for France
In this article, I'm sharing 5 mistakes you want to avoid, to ensure you get this business visa or carte de sejour entrepreneur / profession libérale. ...
By Valérie Aston · 17 Jan 2023 · 214 views
How to register as an Agent Commercial in France
This article is for you, if you want to register as an agent commercial in order to sell houses in France, working with an estate agent called “agence immobiliere”. ...
By Valérie Aston · 22 Dec 2022 · 197 views
Forum membership going up 1st Jan 2023
The Start Business In France Forum is the palace where you can ask me all your business questions for a full year. Since 2009, I have answered over 88,000 questions ...
By Valérie Aston · 14 Dec 2022 · 239 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
Invoicing in £
Recieved visa and validated online…what’s next?
Is a devis obligatory ?
Auto-enterpreneur - Tax residency
Formalizing skills learnt on the job as an artisan & pros/cons of moving from Micro entrepreneur to EURL
How to declare my second months income as a Auto Entrepreneur
first tax return
Business structure for a freelancer in the finance sector in France
Do you have any advice on completing a W-9?
Missing CFE documents - COTISATION FONCIÈRE DES ENTREPRISES - 1447‑C
Explanation of memento fiscal - Vos Obligations Fiscales and VAT with UK company
Is an accountant needed?
How do I categorise my activity; Product or Service?
Haven’t received my French Social Security Number after 6 months as a Micro Entrepreneur
Income tax paid at source Micro Entrepreneur (prelevement liberatoire)
Legal Structure & Tax Regime for a Micro Entreprise
Pole emploi allocations after declaring micro-entrepreneur earnings
Siret Number
Testimonials
Thanks so much for your advice. I have enough now to get things underway with confidence. I will contact you in due course if I have any other issues. Thanks again for a great idea and a great service!
-Andy