The Start Business in France Blog

The blog is where I publish regular information, tips and suggestions that I hope you will find helpful in starting and running your business in France.

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Fraud targeting French entrepreneurs reaches 6 billion euros

According to an article published in Le Parisien-Aujourd'hui en France, more than 50,000 entrepreneurs have been victims of a scam, making them believe they were contributing to their social charges. The scam could amount to at least 6 billion euros.

Should you pay the Taxe d’Apprentissage bill sent by OCTA?

Many entrepreneurs have received a tax d’apprentissage bill from OCTA. Should you be paying this bill and what does it cover? Tax d’apprentissage is a tax set up to help finance technological and professional training as well as apprenticeship.

How to ensure your customers pay your invoices in France

A couple of forum members recently came up against some bad payers. There is nothing worst as having worked hard, then having to chase customers for weeks on end for payment! But what can you do according to French law, to ensure that you do get paid? Here are a few tips to help you out.

New laws impacting on your French business in 2012

A few changes were voted in the Loi de Finance rectificative and will have a direct impact on your French business in 2012. Here is a summary of the key changes including: new turnover threshold for micro entreprise, minimum wage increased, retraction delays for online orders,  new rules for sub-contractors and simplified public tenders.

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