Latest information for small businesses in France


Interest free loans and gurantees for your French business

Interest free loans and gurantees for your French business

It is getting more and more difficult for entrepreneurs to borrow money from the banks. Last week I mentioned the Prêt Création d’Entreprise (PCE) as the best scheme to guarantee your business loan, for business with an ...

By Valérie Aston · 22 Jun 2009



Auto-entrepreneur profile

Auto-entrepreneur profile

An up-dated profile of the auto-entrepreneur has been revealed by the Caravane des Entrepreneurs. Every year, this road show visit about 90 towns through France, Switzerland and Belgium to advise would be entrepreneurs ...

By Valérie Aston · 15 Jun 2009


What is a PCE (Prêt Création d’Entreprise) in France

What is a PCE (Prêt Création d’Entreprise) in France

As France is hit by recession it has become more difficult to borrow from banks to fund the starting up of a business. Banks try to limit their risk when investing in new businesses. However there are several schemes ...

By Valérie Aston · 9 Jun 2009


The French Paper launched today

The French Paper launched today

If you have been missing the French News, you will be pleased to hear that a new monthly national newspaper for English speakers was launched today. Available from all newsagents and supermarkets, The French Paper covers ...

By Valérie Aston · 27 May 2009


How to register a business to sell on French markets

How to register a business to sell on French markets

In order to sell on French markets you will need to get a carte de commerçant ambulant from the sous préfecture and register your business with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. So how do you go about getting this ...

By Valérie Aston · 20 May 2009


Auto-entrepreneur check list

Auto-entrepreneur check list

The new auto-entrepreneur scheme launched by the government last January has seen more than 2000 business registrations per day. But not only has it generated lots of interest, the scheme has also created a few problems. ...

By Valérie Aston · 16 May 2009



120,000 auto entrepreneurs registered by 31st March 2009

120,000 auto entrepreneurs registered by 31st March 2009

Cities leading the way for AE registration include Paris 5.5%, Marseille 5%, Nice 3.8% and Toulon 2.6%. The five most represented activities are: Business adviser Conseil pour les affaires et autres conseils de gestion ...

By Valérie Aston · 20 Apr 2009


How to close your French business down

How to close your French business down

Get in touch with the Trésor Public and the Régime Social des Indépendants (RSI) in order to settle your accounts and close your business. The Trésor Public will be looking into your income tax and TVA. When shutting ...

By Valérie Aston · 28 Mar 2009





You have registered as an auto-entrepreneur, what next?

You have registered as an auto-entrepreneur, what next?

On receipt of your SIRET number you will need to register with Net-Entreprise in order to declare and pay your social charges in the future. Go back to the auto entrepreneur website, click on Déclarer et payer and enter ...

By Valérie Aston · 2 Feb 2009


Conjoint collaborateur: working with your partner in a business

Conjoint collaborateur: working with your partner in a business

You plan to start or have a business in France, and would like your partner to take part in the business with or without payment - is this legal? The answer is no unless they are registered. Whether you are an artisan ...

By Valérie Aston · 17 Jan 2009