Entreprise individuelle is one of the easiest business structure to start in France. But its huge downside is that the entrepreneur is liable on his-her personal asset for all debts generated by the business. Indeed there is no distinction between the business and the entrepreneur - this is referred to as “entreprise en nom propre’‘. his can have a huge impact on the family, has married or pacsed couples would be both liable for the debt incurred by the business.