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- 2. Top Tips
- 3. Start-Up Advice
- 4. Business Classification
- 5. Legal Structure
- 6. Business Registration
- 7. Business Premises
- 8. Banking, Accounting & Insurance
- 9. Business Taxation
- 10. Other Taxes
- 11. Social Security
- 12. Financial Assistance
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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 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.
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