Moving to France? Learn who needs a bank account, when to open a personal or business account, which documents you need, and how to avoid common mistakes. ...

By Valérie Aston · 16 Oct 2026 · 41 views

You've just received your first facture électronique, and you're not sure what to do with it. You're not alone. Here's what to do. ...

By Valérie Aston · 8 Oct 2026 · 277 views

How to secure a rental visit, what to check during the état des lieux, how the contrat de bail works, and the full real-world budget for renting in France. ...

By Valérie Aston · 6 Oct 2026 · 219 views

How the French rental market really works right now, how to prepare a winning dossier, and the apps worth using to find a long-term flat. ...

By Valérie Aston · 30 Sep 2026 · 418 views

Here's my round up of informal changes on the ground for business visa applications and renewals. Check out this review to avoid bad surprises. ...

By Valérie Aston · 18 Sep 2026 · 715 views

Business updates include e-invoicing platform deadline, taxe foncière and taxe d'habitation bills, and the VAT mention reform postponed to 2028. ...

By Valérie Aston · 3 Sep 2026 · 342 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