Starting a Business in France

Welcome to our comprehensive Guide to Starting a Business in France, your indispensable on-line resource to the formalities of running a French business, including information on French taxation and French social security contributions for a business.

Many expats choose to establish a micro-entreprise, which we also review in this guide, together with the more recent business status of auto-entrepreneur.

We also consider other business structures, and the formalities of business registration in France.

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1. Introduction

2. Top Tips

3. Getting Start-Up Advice

4. Business Professions and Activities

5. Business Structures

6. Registering Your Business

7. Business Premises

8. Banking, Accounting & Insurance

9. Taxation of Business Profits

10. Other Business Taxes

11. Social Security Contributions

12. Financial Assistance