Free Webinar: Business Visas for France in 2026
Things have toughen up since 2025. The French Embassy and DREETS are being more thorough with visa profession liberale and visa talent. ...
By Valérie Aston · 2 Feb 2026 · 28 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 96,895 questions for 3,611 members since 2009!
Business blog
Free Workbook: 5 Key Decisions to Move to France in 2026
You've decided that 2026 is the year you are moving to France, started searching online and have already hit information overload. Try this workbook instead. ...
By Valérie Aston · 18 Jan 2026 · 118 views
Webinar - 6 Mistakes Made by Gite Owners in France
If you plan to open a Gite or Airbnb in 2026, now is the time to get ready, looking for reliable information on rules, taxes, setup and registration process ...
By Valérie Aston · 6 Jan 2026 · 169 views
Get Reliable answers on moving & running a business in France
Do you need reliable answers to prepare your move to France and create a business? Join the Start Business in France forum. ...
By Valérie Aston · 17 Nov 2025 · 905 views
Webinar: Visa Profession Libérale & Visa Talent 2026
Watch this free webinar on the best business visas to freelance in France in 2026. 20 mins presentation + live Q&As ...
By Valérie Aston · 27 Oct 2025 · 1047 views
Top 8 Mistakes New Freelancers & Micro Entrepreneurs Make
Discover the 8 common mistakes that new freelancers and micro entrepreneurs do once in business. ...
By Valérie Aston · 13 Oct 2025 · 1722 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
Domiciliation of Micro-Entreprise
CFE tasks complete?
Micro entrepreneur visa timing
Is It Possible To Pause An Entrepreneur Visa Due To Illness?
Questions for Filling out the 2026 CFE N° 1447-C-K (Late)
Working with one client
How long does ANEF approval of a business plan last?
Adding product sales to existing personal services ME
ANEF business validation questions
Prélèvements sociaux for microentrepreneur (BNC)
Contracts with freelancers
CFE with Domiciliation
Creating an Association
SAS without a physical location in France
Are there existing medical conditions which could cause your visa application to be rejected?
Cannot find the personal budget finance sheet discussed in module 3, “Reality Check”
Reporting turnover for the month before?
TVA requirements
Testimonials
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-Francis