Changes for businesses in France in 2020
Summary of changes being implemented in France in 2020 and impacting you or your French business. ...
By Valérie Aston · 18 Jan 2020 · 113 views
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Bonjour, I'm Valérie Aston. I’m French, live in France and work as a senior business counsellor at the national support network for entrepreneurs (BGE) and run this site independently since 2009.
I have expert knowledge and experience in all areas of small businesses in France, e.g. business set up, law, regulations, registration, costs, social charges, tax etc. From auto-entrepreneur, SARL, EURL, SAS etc., I'm able to answer all your questions and advise you on any business issues.
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Business videos
How to create your business account with Net Entreprises
This video gives you a step-by-step guide to create your business account on Net-Entreprises.fr. When your account is set-up, you will be able to login within 48 hours to make your auto-entrepreneur turnover declaration. ...
By Valérie Aston · 23 Jan 2011
What is the difference between artisan, commerçant and profession liberale?
Auto-entrepreneur businesses in France are classified either as activité commerciale, activité artisanale or profession libérale. When registering your business, you have to indicate which type of activity you belong to. ...
By Valérie Aston · 13 Nov 2010
I have received a bill for social charges from RSI, should I pay it?
Many auto-entrepreneurs are receiving bills for social charges or appels de cotisation from RSI? If you have been in business for a few months and have already been making turnover declaration either online with ...
By Valérie Aston · 13 Nov 2010
Business podcasts
How to set up a health cover and get a carte vitale
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
Adding an APE or NAF code to your business
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
Complete overview of the auto-entrepreneur system
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
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AE registration completed - advice required with the next steps
Visa Type
Finding exchange rate
Advice on Best Legal Structure
Invoicing a European client as an auto-entrepreneur
Deduct VAT as an AE
Declaring Chiffre D’Affaires
Revenue limit & closing down
How is Prelevement a la Source calculated
Do I need to pay CFE
Am I entitled to PUMA if I’m receiving a salary from the UK?
lieu d’exercise, domicile personnel, domiciliation
Do foreign credit card accounts have to be declared with the tax return
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Moving family and business from the UK
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