How to file your 2023 Income Tax in France
In this article, I’m summarising the key deadlines and documents you will need to file your taxes. Let's get ready! ...
By Valérie Aston · 10 Apr 2024 · 198 views
Professional advice on running a small business in France
Bonjour, I'm Valérie Aston, a French business advisor. I help English speakers prepare, create and manage their freelancing activity in France, so they can focus on their customers & development.
Moving to France is exciting: new home, new work, new culture! But having to grasp the business rules can be overwhelming, especially if you don't master the language yet.
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Business blog
French Business 101 Webinar - Making Choices & Understanding Taxes
Choosing the right legal structure for your business in France is a tough thing to do. Watch the French Business 101 webinar. ...
By Valérie Aston · 7 Mar 2024 · 606 views
Moving to France Webinar: Best strategies for Visa & Income
I’ll be speaking at the next Ibanista webinar entitled “Moving to France: Boost your visa approval odds and income prospects”. Join me. ...
By Valérie Aston · 6 Mar 2024 · 367 views
5 Missions to do once you moved to France
In this article, I'm sharing with you five missions to accomplish once you've moved to France. Make sure you save this article if you are in the process of moving to France. ...
By Valérie Aston · 12 Feb 2024 · 579 views
2024 Changes in France for Expats
List of changes in France on 1st Jan 2024 and how it may impact you and your business. Minimum wage, income tax, gites. Read on ...
By Valérie Aston · 17 Jan 2024 · 3164 views
How to update or close your French business down with INPI
You now need to electronically sign your business changes with INPI. Unfortunately the sites recommended don't recognise expats visas or passports. Here' what do to. ...
By Valérie Aston · 23 Nov 2023 · 1839 views
Resources
Business podcasts
How to set up a health cover and get a carte vitale
This podcast explains how to set up a health cover and how to get a carte vitale for entrepreneurs. Find out how your carte vitale will be issued and answers to popular questions on health cover. ...
By Valérie Aston · 10 May 2011
Adding an APE or NAF code to your business
This podcast discusses the implications of adding an extra APE or NAF activity code to your current business and how to do it. Adding an extra APE activity code can be done for an auto-entrepreneur, an entreprise ...
By Valérie Aston · 10 May 2011
Complete overview of the auto-entrepreneur system
This podcast, which is 44 minutes long, will give you a complete overview of the auto-entrepreneur system. It's perfect if you're starting a business in France as an auto-entrepreneur, or you're registered and want a ...
By Valérie Aston · 6 Sep 2013
Everyone's questions
Paying Yourself as a micro entrepreneur
Incorrectly in Impôt libératoire?
Legal mentions for overseas invoicing (World excluding EEA)
Do I need a liability insurance for my French business
Have not heard from CPAM
Income tax and Micro Entrepreneur tax
Is bookkeeping necessary for a micro entrepreneur?
Declaring TVA when below threshold and only dealing with non-French companies
Invoice number/identifier
Legalitys for airbnb in France
Do I include TVA when doing my monthly URSSAF declaration
Are auto-entrepreneurs able to claim chomage with Pole Emploi?
Steps for purchasing and running a hotel restaurant in France as a foreigner?
Can a British citizen work in France, with a work permit, during their Schengen days?
Can I change from a Student visa to a freelance visa in France
Income tax at source Micro Entrepreneur - versement liberatoire de l’impot sur le revenu
French Business 101 Webinar - Making Choices & Understanding Taxes
Mobile Food Cart needs Health Inspection? DDPP - DSV
Testimonials
Thanks Valerie for your advice and service for setting up our business. It was quick, painless and was a huge help given the difficulties for us in understanding the system, language and general way of doing things. Have already recommended your services to others!
-Joanne Gould