Webinar : Freelance in France as a Micro Entrepreneur
Join me on 16th October at 5 pm CET for this free webinar on freelancing in France as a Micro Entrepreneur. 20 mins presentation + live Q&as. ...
By Valérie Aston · 24 Sep 2025 · 234 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.
- Business Visa Application: Online course and 1-to-1 coaching to prepare your business visa application. Get Valerie’s support to submit your visa Profession Libérale or Visa Talent 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 96,285 questions for 3,587 members since 2009!
Business blog
Best visa strategies for couples moving to France
This article covers the best visa strategies for couples moving to France. Should you go for the same visa and open up your options for work? ...
By Valérie Aston · 8 Sep 2025 · 512 views
Must-Know Tips For A Successful Scouting Trip to France
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 · 1294 views
10 Must-do for a business visa renewal for France
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 · 1619 views
New rule for business visa for France!
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 · 6356 views
Lower 25,000€ VAT threshold threat is over
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 · 4151 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
Combining US Social Security pension and freelance work
Working with contractors & freelancers - What documents do I need to ask for?
Liability insurance for tutoring as auto-entrepreneur
Working periodically
CFE form - which box for section D1 - exonérations
Using OFX as dedicated business account
Am I losing out financially by having opted for versement libératoire de l’impôt?
Question about filling in monthly tax declaration to URSAFF.
ANEF pre-approval for VLS TS profession libérale visa
Working with contractors & freelancers - What contract do I need in place?
ME, CPAM, CFE & Domiciliation
Question About Working as Contractor
Adding another income source on INPI - Print on Demand
Can I invoice without a VAT number?
Question on Adding a Second Activity (Gardening) and Possibility of ACRE
CFE - form for first year exemption - only last year’s is available
STILL NO Social Security Number
Advice on EIRL and auto entrepreneur
Testimonials
I had a one to one call with Valérie recently - and I am so glad I did. She was helpful and knowledgable, and I felt confident that I was in the hands of a real expert. Can definitely recommend.
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