Most efficient way to set up an educational consultancy business in France
I am a director of a UK company as do the work in the UK. I am considering offering my services online (keeping two UK clients) and basing the business in France. This will involve reducing my turnover to about 38,000€ in the first instance. I do want to add some services which I will offer to French clients, which would, if successful, take me over the TVA threshold as a microentrepreneur.
I work as a consultant in the education field, and am fully qualified to teach in the UK state system. However, I do not propose to work in the French education system (and am, in any case, too old to do so). The consultancy may be a mix of B2B and B2C.
I need some advice on the implications of setting up as a Micro Entrepreneur and/or other options. TVA is a concern, as I am not sure what response I will get from UK clients if I charge them TVA, and it would impact the price charged to private individuals. Is there any exemption from VAT in this case?
My personal circumstances may be relevant: I receive a UK state pension and I have UK and Irish citizenship.
Looking forward to receiving your reply.