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 · 622 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 93,375 questions for 3,522 members since 2009!
Business blog
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 · 592 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 · 1464 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 · 930 views
Live Q&A session on Freelancing in France - Instagram & YouTube
If you are part of the "I just have one question team" join me for a live Q&A on Instagram and YouTube once a month. I'll answer all your questions on freelancing in France. ...
By Valérie Aston · 18 Jun 2024 · 973 views
How to Speak French with Confidence + Freelancing as a French Coach
Join me for this live interview of Alex Barron from French in Plain Sight and get tips to improve your French ...
By Valérie Aston · 10 Jun 2024 · 986 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
TVA Registration
Insurance Requirements for a business Visa France
How to find personal investment/financial advisor in France?
Liability Insurance help…
Closing down the micro-entrepreneur company
Multiple URSSAF questions
L’Assurance Maladie
Getting Carte PRO as a sport coach in France
Business visa - Business Plan Avis Favourable
Stop working to take care of baby. Is there any help?
TVA applicability for a non-EU client paying from their EU account
Documents to provide for business registration in France
Tax options question for micro entrepreneur registration
How to categorize VA activity on INPI
Should I be paying U.S. taxes on this payment?
Payment to United States Bank Account
Categorization of activity on INPI.fr
Registration question INPI Micro Entrepreneur
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