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Guide to Starting a Business in France
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to starting a business in France.
In the guide we consider the different business structures, setting up a company and the formalities of business registration.
The guide also includes information on French business taxation, banking and social security contributions.
Most expatriates choose to establish their business as a micro-entreprise, which we consider briefly in this guide, but we also have a separate, comprehensive guide at Guide to Micro-Entrepreneur Business in France.
- Introduction
- Top Tips
- Getting Start-Up Advice
- Business Professions and Activities
- Business Structures
- Registering Your Business
- Business Premises
- Banking, Accounting & Insurance
- Taxation of Business Profits
- Other Business Taxes
- Social Security Contributions
- Financial Assistance
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