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:
If you're dreaming of moving to France and planning to apply for a business visa or carte de sejour, you are in the right place. This article breaks down the visa application process into four essential pillars. ...
By Valérie Aston · 8 Apr 2025 · 163 views
This article covers the 2024 French income tax deadlines and basic reminders to help you get ready for the tax season. ...
By Valérie Aston · 26 Mar 2025 · 1383 views
After the roller coaster from the last 6 months, find out how the future French budget may impact Freelancers in France. ...
By Valérie Aston · 5 Dec 2024 · 1509 views
This year, I've seen many expats wanting to register a business while under a long-stay visitor Visa. And I've had to break the bad news to them... ...
By Valérie Aston · 14 Nov 2024 · 1804 views
In this article, I’m sharing 4 ways the 2025 budget called “Loi de Finance” might impact your French business. ...
By Valérie Aston · 2 Nov 2024 · 4152 views
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 · 4399 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
Great website, thanks for all the excellent information.
-Ian Haycox
