Warning: The official auto entrepreneur website is off line
The offifial website has been redirected to URSSAF鈥檚 website. I have no idea whether they are experiencing some technical problems, but I will chase them tomorrow. ...
Latest information for small businesses in France
Up-date on Guichet Unique, the one stop shop to declare any business in France
Ten days ago, I talked to you about the Guichet Unique, a one stop shop to declare any type of business in France. This new online tool was supposed to be launched on 1st January. Well, surprise, surprise, the Guichet ...
Bonne Ann茅e 2010
Bonne ann茅e 脿 tous les lecteurs de Start Business in France. Some of you might have already taken a new year鈥檚 resolution to move to France, others are working on making their move to France a success. Not an easy task ...
Guichet Unique: One-stop shop for business creation opens on 1st January 2010
The inauguration of a one-stop shop for entrepreneurs is planned for 1st January 2010. The Guichet Unique will centralise all the paperwork required to start any type of business: commer莽ants, artisans, professions ...
Warning: auto-entrepreneurs with 0 euros turnover in first year switched to micro entreprise
The official literature states that without any turnover declared within four consecutive quarters, your auto-entrepreneur business will be automatically closed. It does not seem to work this way in practice, as ...
Fake auto-entrepreneur registration website
I have already mentioned a few scams for auto-entrepreneurs, including fake invoices for business directories. I have for instance received another promotional offer from Telecom 118 designed like a formal invoice for ...
Auto-Entrepreneur turnover declaration - 31st January deadline
The next deadline to complete your turnover declaration is January 31st. Some of you have already received the form and starting to worry. Over the Xmas holidays I鈥檒l be working on a short video explaining how to ...
How to complete your taxe professionnelle form
The taxe professionnelle form looks like your worst administrative nightmare. Even with a good level of French, you might struggle to complete it. The fact is that most French entrepreneurs call their accountant, as soon ...
Auto-entrepreneur status to be extended to farming activities?
Consulted by the French government, the Societe des Agriculteurs de France (SAF) believes that expanding the auto-entrepreneur regime to farming activities would benefit the profession. A press release from SAF issued on ...
Fake business directory invoices sent to auto-entrepreneurs
As I mentioned in a previous post, many auto-entrepreneurs are receiving unsolicited invoices for business directories and phone directories. The letters consist of promotional offers designed to look like formal invoice ...
Deadline to switch to the regime micro social: 31/12/09
If you have an existing business registered as an entreprise individuelle or micro entreprise, you cannot switch to the auto entrepreneur system. However you can decide to switch to the regime micro social, which will ...
New auto-entrepreneur profile
According to Herve Novelli, secretary of state to small businesses, about 40% of auto-entrepreneurs registered since January 2009 have a quarterly turnover of 4000鈧�, or 1333鈧� per month. Which leaves us with 60% with a ...
Entrepreneurs’ week 2009
Many events are being organised across France this week to celebrate the entrepreneurs鈥� spirit. Have a look at this event map to find an event near you. Most Chambres de Commerce, Chambres de Metier and entrepreneurs ...
What is a SIREN or SIRET number?
You鈥檙e working on a business project and you're asked for your SIRET or SIREN number, e.g. for quotes, for advertising, for partnerships etc. So what is it? A SIREN number is your unique French business identification ...
Business Trade shows in France
Attending an industry trade show is always a good source of information. It is an opportunity to meet potential new suppliers and partners, to assess your competition, to attend conferences and also to confirm the market ...