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Business in France
A 'Good Neighbour' Business in France
Running a business in France can bring more than merely financial rewards, says Sally Stone, of Les Bons Voisins.
11 Sep 2013
Auto-Entrepreneur Reforms Stalled
The proposed reform of the auto-entrepreneur regime has been suspended pending a broader review of all small business structures.
03 Sep 2013
Taxation of Rural Gites
The government have toughened the qualifying conditions on tax allowances for the letting of rural gites.
04 Jul 2013
Auto-Entrepreneur Turnover Thresholds Reduced
The government is proposing to reduce the turnover threshold for all auto-entrepreneurs, pending a broader reform of the different business tax regimes.
04 Jul 2013
Hotels Check Out Chambres d'Hôtes
Hotel owners in France have launched a legal action against 50 chambre d'hôte businesses, which they accuse of operating illegally.
06 Jun 2013
Auto-Entrepreneurs To Face Tougher Rules
The government is proposing a reform of the auto-entrepreneur business status, but there remains some uncertainly about the scope of the changes.
06 Jun 2013
Business Start-Up Loans in France
New small business start-ups in France can qualify for a cheap, unsecured business loan.
02 May 2013
Rental Market in France in 2012
Rents increased by an average of 2.2% last year, achieving an average of €12.60 per m².
04 Apr 2013
Social Security Charges for Small Business Owners
A variety of changes to the level of social security contributions for small business owners has been introduced for 2013.
05 Mar 2013
Pension Rights of Auto-Entrepreneurs 2013
The level of the minimum turnover required for auto-entrepreneurs to obtain pension rights has been revised for 2013.
05 Feb 2013
Does Auto-Entrepreneur Status Pay?
With auto-entrepreneur social security charges having been increased this year, does it make sense to opt for another business tax status ?
08 Jan 2013
Small Business Owners Get Rates Review
Auto-entrepreneurs have been granted an exemption from the payment of business rates for 2012, with a review promised for all small business owners.
04 Dec 2012
Becoming an Artist or Author in France
There are distinct, prescribed arrangements for business registration as a professional artist or author in France.
01 Nov 2012
Rent Controls on New Lettings
New controls have been introduced on rent increases in the major towns and cities of France.
01 Nov 2012
Social Security Increase for Business Owners
Business owners face a small increase in the minimum level of their social security contributions, although it does not apply to those who have autoentrepreneur status.
01 Aug 2012
What Future for Auto-Entrepreneurs ?
The new French government has signalled that they intend to review the auto-entrepreneur business status.
03 Jul 2012
Rates Relief for Small Business Owners
Small business owners and landlords who have seen their rates rise substantially in the past couple of years are eligible for a reduction in their bill.
01 Jun 2012
Pension Rights of Auto-Entrepreneurs 2012
The level of the minimum turnover required for auto-entrepreneurs to obtain pension rights has been revised for 2012.
01 May 2012
Starting Up as an Micro-Entrepreneur
If you are proposing to set up business as a micro-entrepreneur then our recently updated comprehensive guide will help you on your way.
06 Mar 2012
Expat Business Owners Hit by Scam Letters
Small business owners in France are regularly targeted by fraudsters posing as statutory agencies.
01 Dec 2011
