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Business in France

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Welcome to Business in France

(Picture 19690l)Welcome to our Business in France zone. For many people arriving in France, being self-employed is a big part of the dream. But all new businesses require careful preparation. Read our series of articles which are a step-by-step guide to setting up a business in France. We also have a guide on the kinds of business opportunities available to expats in France, and advice on registering your business in France as well as on business tax, social security and insurance and the new auto-Entrepreneur system for small businesses.
For professional advice and information on grants and other monies available, take a look at our list of helpful French organisations.
Also, do read our tips on writing a business plan.
For stories of those who have already done it, see our many real life stories.
If you are looking to buy a business in France, then search our Business for sale in France database and browse a variety of business opportunities across France from restaurants to shops and hotels.
If you are thinking of buying a gîte search our gîtes for sale database.

Business Forum

Discussion forum about France & French property
The FrenchEntrée Business Forum is a great place to read and post adverts on all income, self-employment and issues to do with your business in France. Visit the Business Forum

Working in France

InterviewIf you're after paid employment in France take a look at our Working in France zone with its guide to the French job market which includes information on employment law including contracts. We can also help you put together your CV and prepare for an interview.

Real Life Stories

Real Life
Do you have a story about living, holidaying or buying property in France? If so, we would love to hear from you! Please email us: editor@frenchentree.com.

Living in France newsletter

Are you living in France or thinking of moving to France?
Enjoying Life in France newsletter

Keep up to date with all the latest stories from our Living in France section. Sign-up for our free newsletter or visit our newsletter archive to view previous newsletters.

Editor's pick

Buying a property in France that doubles as a business premises is a popular way to make the move and keep money coming in. more...

Introduction: is your French business viable?

The standing joke amongst many British emigrés is that while 'entrepeneur' is a French word, to be an entrepeneur in France today is extremely difficult. Being self-employed is not straight-forward - you need to cope with a different system, more red tape and higher costs. But it can be done. Here's what you need to know before you set up shop more...

Helping entrepreneurs in the Massif-Central

Buying a business in FranceWe talked to Christine LaCroix, Project Manager of UCCIMAC, to find out how the organisation can assist expats looking to take-over a business in the Massif-Central. more...

Setting up in France: SARL or SCI?

Setting up a business in FranceFrench law offers a wide variety of structures for new businesses looking to establish themselves within l’Hexagone. The last few years have seen a number of important reforms which have brought about changes to the way companies can be set-up and expanded. more...

France set to attract UK high-earners

A new life in FranceHistorically, the majority of expatriates leaving the UK for a new life in France have been those at, or near, retirement age, keen to wind down to a more relaxed lifestyle in a dreamed-of rural retreat. However, things are set to change as Duncan Campbell of Siddalls explains...more...

Protect your business

Top tips to save it from the economic slowdown Business SuccessIf you are running a company, or are about to set-up one, then you need to review many things and maybe do things you hadn't thought of doing before. Here are our top tips for protecting your business in France... more...

Auto-entrepreneur system for small businesses

Paperwork The French government has introduced new measures aimed at reducing the taxes and financial costs of running a small business or being self-employed in France...more...

Guide to letting furnished property in France

A safe property investmentWhilst moving to France is generally seen as a great pleasure, setting up a rental activity (whether as a business or not) can sometimes raise some very grey and occasionally complicated tax and financial areas. Vincent Gray, of VG Consultants, brings us an overall guide to letting French property...more...

Top Tips & Advice

Top Tips for starting a businessYou can never get enough advice when starting up a business in France so here's some more! Including information about registering with the French jobs agency ANPE and a list of organisations which can assist you more...

Tax, social security, banking and insurance

Tax timeThe following is a simple guideline to how the tax system works. Before going ahead with setting up your business, you should take professional advice.more...

***REAL LIVES***

In need of inspiration? Read stories from those who have successfully started up their own businesses in France

Providing accommodation in France

A luxurious offering for vegetarians cottageVegetarian Topic Host Trevor Bridge explains how he and his wife Jocelyn came to be running a luxury vegetarian cottage in France... more...

Illness led to business

mervyn and sallySally Stone and her husband, Mervyn, planned to have a holiday home in France. Then he was diagnosed with cancer and, a little later, she was made redundant, and they were forced to completely changed their plans. more...

Your English-speaking accountant in France

SAREGWith over 20 years’ experience assisting ex-pats in France, we advise investors, register businesses of all sizes and handle accounts and tax declarations throughout France. Find out more

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