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.
How I can help you:
A few changes have been made in June 2025 to the Visa application for France. These key changes will impact future freelancers in France. Make sure you read this article. ...
By Valérie Aston · 30 Jun 2025 · 63 views
The threat of a much lower VAT threshold of 25,000€ per year for all entrepreneurs in France is finally officially over. A text of law was voted on this week ...
By Valérie Aston · 5 Jun 2025 · 735 views
There are 3 ways to get help to complete your 2024 income tax return in France. Start by printing your forms and collecting proofs of your various sources of income ...
By Valérie Aston · 4 May 2025 · 3189 views
If you're dreaming of moving to France and planning to apply for a business visa or carte de sejour, you are in the right place. This article breaks down the visa application process into four essential pillars. ...
By Valérie Aston · 8 Apr 2025 · 787 views
This article covers the 2024 French income tax deadlines and basic reminders to help you get ready for the tax season. ...
By Valérie Aston · 26 Mar 2025 · 4079 views
After the roller coaster from the last 6 months, find out how the future French budget may impact Freelancers in France. ...
By Valérie Aston · 5 Dec 2024 · 2336 views
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
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
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
I was at a cross-roads with my auto-entrepreneur business when I came across the Start Business in France forum. My call with Valerie gave me a big, confident push in the right direction. Valerie gives sound business advice and explains the French system in a way that makes sense. I can confidently recommend her services to both new and experienced expat business owners in France!
-Bianca Ljungberg
