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:
Let's talk about organising a successful scouting trip to France. And more precisely WHY you may consider a scouting trip & HOW to make the most out of this trip to France ...
By Valérie Aston · 13 Aug 2025 · 490 views
In this article, I'm sharing 10 must-do things to successfully renew your business visa - Visa profession liberale, visa talent or RECE visa. ...
By Valérie Aston · 24 Jul 2025 · 716 views
A few changes have been made in June 2025 to the Visa application for France. These key changes will impact future freelancers in France. Make sure you read this article. ...
By Valérie Aston · 30 Jun 2025 · 4425 views
The threat of a much lower VAT threshold of 25,000€ per year for all entrepreneurs in France is finally officially over. A text of law was voted on this week ...
By Valérie Aston · 5 Jun 2025 · 2475 views
There are 3 ways to get help to complete your 2024 income tax return in France. Start by printing your forms and collecting proofs of your various sources of income ...
By Valérie Aston · 4 May 2025 · 4873 views
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 · 1696 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, a great forum with such a wealth of information.
-Alan Edwards
