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Auto-entrepreneur changes coming soon for businesses in France

Auto-entrepreneur changes coming soon for businesses in France

Last June the French parliament adopted a new bill for small businesses in France which will reform the auto-entrepreneur system from 1 January 2015. Here's a summary of the main changes to come for auto-entrepreneurs. ...

By Valérie Aston · 24 Aug 2014





What is the Declaration Sociale des Independants 2013?

What is the Declaration Sociale des Independants 2013?

It's come up several times in the forum the past few weeks, so I thought I'd answer it here as well. Could you confirm please that an auto-entrepreneur does not have to complete the Declaration Sociale Des Independants ...

By Valérie Aston · 5 Jun 2014


Pension rights for auto-entrepreneur businesses in France

Pension rights for auto-entrepreneur businesses in France

We're all concerned about our pension and as a auto-entrepreneur in France you're entitled to one as well. However, you need to meet certain turnover thresholds. Here's a question about auto-entrepreneur business pension ...

By Valérie Aston · 4 May 2014


Deadlines to complete your 2013 French income tax form

Deadlines to complete your 2013 French income tax form

All paper declarations have to be sent back by 20th May 2013 at midnight. For online declarations the deadlines to return your French income tax are: 27th May for departments 01 to 19. 3rd June for departments 20 to 49 ...

By Valérie Aston · 1 May 2014


How to complete your 2013 French income tax form 2042 CK PRO

How to complete your 2013 French income tax form 2042 CK PRO

You have to complete a French income tax form, Impôt sur le revenu, if you were a French resident in 2013 or if you had income from a French source in 2013, such as property rental, dividends, business income. ...

By Valérie Aston · 28 Apr 2014


7 Tips to start a business in France

7 Tips to start a business in France

Market research is essential if your business is to succeed and meet your expectations. First thing to check is demand for you product or service, especially if you’re aiming local. Investigate competitor pricing, on and ...

By Valérie Aston · 31 Mar 2014


Auto-entrepreneurs get an unexpected social charges increase

Auto-entrepreneurs get an unexpected social charges increase

Last Friday FEDAE warned auto-entrepreneurs about an unexpected social charges increase that was passed in the 2013 Loi de Finance. This text was approved by decree on 27 December and published on 31 December. The ...

By Valérie Aston · 12 Jan 2014



Summary of key changes for French businesses in 2014

Summary of key changes for French businesses in 2014

The standard rate of 19,6% for most goods and services will increase to 20% on 1st January 2014. The reduced rate of 7% will increase to 10%. The reduced rate of 5.5% applicable to certain goods and services ...

By Valérie Aston · 27 Dec 2013



What is Contribution Fonciere des Entreprises (CFE)?

What is Contribution Fonciere des Entreprises (CFE)?

Contribution Fonciere des Entreprises (CFE) is a small tax paid by businesses to local authorities (Chambre de Metiers / Chambre de Commerce / Town hall). It used to be called Taxe Professionnelle and can cost between ...

By Valérie Aston · 6 Dec 2013