Entrepreneurs’ week 2009
Many events are being organised across France this week to celebrate the entrepreneurs’ spirit. Have a look at this event map to find an event near you. Most Chambres de Commerce, Chambres de Metier and entrepreneurs ...
Latest information for small businesses in France
What is a SIREN or SIRET number?
You’re working on a business project and you're asked for your SIRET or SIREN number, e.g. for quotes, for advertising, for partnerships etc. So what is it? A SIREN number is your unique French business identification ...
Business Trade shows in France
Attending an industry trade show is always a good source of information. It is an opportunity to meet potential new suppliers and partners, to assess your competition, to attend conferences and also to confirm the market ...
Start Business in France Celebrating 1st year online
Launched in October 2008 to keep me busy for my maternity leave, Start Business in France has just celebrated its 1st year and is reaching an increasing audience. Over 20,000 visitors have read through an amazing 85,000 ...
How to benefit from zero charges on new employees recruitment
In December 2008 the Plan de Relance de l’Economie (economy recovery plan) launched a new initiative entitled Zéro Charges. Aimed at small and medium size companies with fewer than 10 employees, this scheme offered a 12 ...
Auto-entrepreneur: no compulsory registrations to business directories Annuaires
Many auto-entrepreneurs seem to be receiving invoices for business directories and phone directories. The letters come with a very formal invoice ranging from 250€ to 350€ and states that the registration is compulsory. ...
Events: Auto-entrepreneur road show
François Hurel, president of the Union des Auto Entrepreneurs (UEA) has organised a road show across France to meet new and would be auto entrepreneurs. A couple of events have already taken place in Toulouse and Rennes ...
How to change or close down your auto-entrepreneur business
If you have registered an auto-entrepreneur business in France and have decided to modify your main activity or to close the business down, you may now do so online. The forms have been added onto the official website ...
Auto-entrepreneur profile by Ciel
Ciel, software provider for small and medium size businesses and subsidairy of Sage, has recently published a survey carried out on 817 auto-entrepreneurs using their solution Ciel Auto-Entrepreneur Facile. ...
Potential problems for the auto-entrepreneur and entretien de jardin
If you have registered your business as an auto-entrepreneur to design or maintain gardens read on, as you might have some bad surprises. Activities relating to entretien de jardin normally register with the Chambre ...
New phone number for auto-entrepreneur helpline
The national helpline number for auto-entrepreneurs changed on 3rd of August. The new number is 08 21 08 60 28 (indigo number - 0.12 euros TTC/min). Your questions are handled by RSI and Acoss (national body for URSSAF). ...
Auto-Entrepreneur deadline for turnover declaration extended until 10th August
This first declaration only applies to auto-entrepreneurs having registered before the 31st March 2009. You indeed have until the end of your second quarter in business to make your first declaration. So, if you register ...
Best insurance for a small business in France?
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Changes to the auto-entrepreneur regime for artisans
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Practical tips for e-commerce in France
If you are about to start an e-commerce in France, selling and shipping goods in France and abroad, you might have already realized that packaging and posting costs are more expensive than in the UK. You will have a ...