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:
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 · 23 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 · 22 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 · 231 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 · 567 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 · 172 views
Attention, attention, the electronic invoicing deadline is looming! Know what Facturation electronique is all about and what you need to do in 2026 and 2027. ...
By Valérie Aston · 30 Jul 2026 · 3228 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
Thank you for your time this morning. It was really useful and reassuring.
-Ry - Business call
