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Business in France
Visa for Starting a Business in France
What are the visa requirements and process for those who wish to start a business in France? UPDATED 15th June 2023.
05 Jun 2023
Small Business Rates in France 2021
Most business owners and landlords of furnished accommodation in France are liable for local business rates, which are payable this month, although there are exemptions in place.
26 Nov 2021
Pets and Animals in French Rental Properties
Can a landlord in France prevent a tenant from keeping animals?
07 Sep 2021
French Rental Income Tax - Provision for Depreciation
Landlords of furnished accommodation in France can depreciate their property and thereby reduce taxable profits.
03 Jun 2021
Micro-Entrepreneurs – Covid Financial Support
The range of financial and general business support available to micro-entrepreneur business owners during the present crisis.
04 May 2021
Rent Arrears and Estate Agents in France
What is the responsibility of a managing agent for tenant rent arrears?
09 Mar 2021
Self-Employed French Tax and Social Security Declarations
The system of tax and social security declarations for many small business owners is being streamlined this year.
09 Mar 2021
Renting Out Rooms in Your French Home
Renting out rooms in your French home is free from income tax, social charges and business rates, although not for holiday lettings.
09 Mar 2021
Rent Controls in Paris
Rent controls are in place in Paris, but a new study suggests a 40% level of non-compliance with the regulations.
10 Feb 2021
Covid-19 – Hardship Grants for Small Businesses
The government have extended and revised the financial support available to small business owners as a result of Covid-19. Updated Nov 2020.
24 Nov 2020
Microentrepreneur Landlord of Gite Rental
What are the rules that apply to register as a micro-entrepreneur landlord of furnished accommodation?
10 Nov 2020
Tax Treatment of Business Accounting in France
The surcharge on taxable profits for business owners not using an accredited accountant is to be abolished.
06 Oct 2020
Micro-Entrepreneur Spouse Social Security Contributions
The social security contributions due by a 'conjoint' in a micro-entreprise are not being applied by URSSAF.
04 Sep 2020
Non-Residents and Micro-Entrepreneur Business Status
Many non-residents who let out furnished property in France are likely to pay less in tax by registering as a micro-entreprise business.
11 Aug 2020
Covid-19 in France – Job Retention Scheme
A Covid-19 government funded job retention scheme is in place to enable employers to keep employees on the payroll.
05 May 2020
Short-Term Tenancies in France
There has been a loosening up of France's strict tenancy controls, but there remain significant limitations.
07 Feb 2020
Social Insurance Shake-Up for Small Business Owners
The social insurance fund for the self-employed has been abolished, so what are the consequences for small business owners in France?
10 Jan 2020
Business Rates in France 2019
Most businesses in France are liable for local business rates, which must be paid this month.
10 Dec 2019
Starting a Business in France: Social Security Contributions
Business start-ups in France which choose the 'régime réel' form of taxation are subject to a particular set of rules for social security contributions.
08 Nov 2019
Unemployment Benefit for Business Owners
Self-employed business owners have been granted a right to unemployment benefit in France, albeit bound with some tight conditions.
08 Oct 2019
