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TIP: URSSAF - English help line

Valérie 25 Nov 08

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The URSSAF in Poitou Charente has an English website which will help you understand how to register your business, how to use a Cheque Emploi Service Universel (CESU) or a Cheque Emploi Tres Petites Entreprises (TPE).

If you have more questions, call their English help line 0821 74 27 27, Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm.

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