Webinar - 6 Mistakes Made by Gite Owners in France

By Valérie Aston on 6 January 2026 · Viewed 21 times · Questions

Our first webinar in 2026 is on discovering the 6 most common mistakes made by Gite and Airbnb owners in France. If you plan to open a gite or Airbnb this summer, now is the time to get ready, looking for reliable information on rules, taxes, setup and registration process. Whether you plan to move to France and run a gite business or whether you plan to manage it remotely, make sure you avoid these costly mistakes! Register now.

Format of the 6 Mistakes Made by Gite Owners in France Webinar

  • 30 mins Presentation on costly mistakes made by Gite owners.
  • 30 mins of Q&As.
  • Register now.

What you'll learn with the Gite & Airbnb webinar:

  • The process to open a Gite.
  • The difference between residents and non-residents.
  • Impacts on visas and timescale.
  • Difference between business & non-professional set-up.
  • When & where to declare your gite income.

Who is the Gite & Airbnb webinar for:

  • You plan to buy a property in France and rent it.
  • You want to create a Gite or Airbnb.
  • You want to rent your property for top-up income.
  • You want to create a full-time business.
  • You live abroad and want to rent your holiday home.

Meet your speaker:

Valerie Aston is your go-to guru for navigating the French business landscape! With 16 years of expertise, she assists expats with business visas, business and gites registrations, as well as personalised advice on setups and taxes. Every week Valerie works with expats settling down in France to run a gite business, as well as non-residents wishing to rent their property. 

Webinar - 6 Mistakes Made by Gite Owners in France

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About the author: Valérie Aston

I've been helping people who want to start or already have a small business set up in France since 2009. After graduating from a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, I worked as a senior marketing consultant in the UK and France for various International companies. I worked as a conseillère en création d'entreprises (senior business advisor) for BGE here in France and run this independent business on a daily basis.