La Rentrée: back to work and business objectives
After a long break in August, if you have settled with the French way of life, it is time to get back to your objectives and reorganising your daily routine. ...
Latest information for small businesses in France
France - Business registrations bounce back in 2021
INSEE, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies in France has recorded a strong increase of business registrations from February to April 2021 compared to 2020, with an increase of 71.2%. ...
How to declare your gite in France
As we hit the summer season, you might have had a couple of bookings already for your French property and just realised that it should be declared in some way. Oops! ...
How to register your brand name or trademark in France
You are ready to launch your business in France and you would also like to register your brand or trademark. But where the heck do you start? Let me show you how to do this. ...
How to write a French invoice
You’ve registered your business, got your SIRET number and are now ready to start working and to invoice your customers. But what should you be adding on your invoices? ...
Inspiring podcasts in English and French for entrepreneurs
I’m a big believer in the fact that you have to be open to new ideas and look for inspiration in order to develop your business. In this article, I’m sharing with you my favourite podcasts. ...
What to do when you go over the TVA threshold in France?
If you have reached the micro entrepreneur turnover threshold, this article will help you decide, what to do in order to become TVA registered in France. ...
Quiz: What’s the ideal setup for your business in France?
I have designed an 8-question quiz to help you assess your entrepreneur’s profile in France and your ideal business set up. ...
6 tips to freelance in France
This is probably the question I get asked most often. Read my 6 practical tips on freelancing in France before launching your activity. Covers tax regime, health cover to bookkeeping. ...
How to complete your 2020 income tax declaration as a Micro entrepreneur
We are getting close to the 2020 income tax declarations. Here is a short guide specifically for micro entrepreneurs. ...
My French Business Course
In this course, you will go from feeling lost with the lack of clear information, to feeling confident, as you learn which set up works for you and follow the 6-step roadmap to create your dream business. ...
Mistakes to avoid for Americans and Canadians starting freelancing in France
I have listed below a few of the misconceptions for Americans or Canadians moving to France and starting a business. Read the most common mistakes which I come across. ...
Getting ready for your 2020 French income tax declaration
We are getting into the French income tax declaration season - Impôt sur le revenu 2020! Here are 7 steps to help you prepare for this. ...
5 tips to get your French business visa
You live in the US, Canada, South Africa, Australia or India and you have decided to move to France and create your business. Here are my 5 tips to get ready for your business visa application. ...
6 tips for gîte and B&B owners in France
As we are getting close to the summer seasons, here are 6 tips to help future gite owners. ...