Business in France - Page 3
Rent Controls in France
Rent controls do exist on private lettings in France, but the scope and impact of these controls differs by geographic location.
08 Sep 2017
Micro-Entrepreneur Turnover Thresholds Doubled
The turnover levels for microentrepreneurs are to be doubled, but the measure is unlikely to be of significant value.
08 Sep 2017
Networking for Business Start-Up
Take time to network in setting up your business in France, says Sally Stone of LBV Bons Voisins.
08 Aug 2017
Camping Market in France
Campsites in France increasingly resemble holiday villages, with chalet accommodation, a range of leisure facilities, shopping, restaurants and bars.
11 Jul 2017
New Statutory Surveys on Rental Properties
Landlords in France are required to provide several survey reports to tenants, an obligation that is soon to become more substantial.
13 Jun 2017
Business Start-Up Social Security Charges
The level of social security charges for a new business have been revised for 2017, excepting those who have micro-entrepreneur tax status.
13 Jun 2017
Small Business Reforms Under President Macron
The programme of change proposed by the new French President Emmanuel Macron includes several measures aimed at stimulating small business growth.
13 Jun 2017
Ten Top Tips for Starting a Business in France
For those looking to set up a business in France, Sally Stone, founder of the national network of property managers Les Bons Voisins, gives some very helpful advice.
13 May 2017
Micro-Entrepreneur Sales Accounting
Micro-entrepreneurs pay social security charges on their annual sales, but on invoiced sales or actual cash received?
04 Apr 2017
Social Security Rates on Furnished Lettings
The success of on-line platforms such as Airbnb has obliged the government to revise social security regulations on rental income from furnished lettings.
03 Mar 2017
Micro-Entrepreneur Reduced Social Security Charges
The level of the fixed rate social security contribution payable by micro-entrepreneurs has been slightly reduced for this year.
03 Mar 2017
Sales Grow at Gites de France in 2016
The Gîtes de France recently released their latest sales figures, providing a useful insight into the activity of this substantial and influential body.
06 Feb 2017
Status of Spouse in Micro-Entrepreneur Business
What is the fiscal and legal status of a spouse who assists in a micro-entrepreneur business run by their partner?
06 Feb 2017
Business Rates Relief in France
All businesses in France are liable for business rates, although there are several temporary and permanent exemptions and reductions, including some for landlords.
06 Jan 2017
Business Income Tax Relief in Rural France
Business start-ups in rural development areas of France can obtain complete exemption from income tax for 5 years.
04 Nov 2016
Pension Rights of Micro-Entrepreneurs 2016
Micro-entrepreneurs need to realise a minimum turnover each year to obtain entitlement to a French pension.
04 Nov 2016
Landlord Insurance Against Non-Payment of Rent
Landlords in France can take out an insurance policy against the non-payment of rent, but it does require due diligence is undertaken.
04 Nov 2016
Business Accounting for Micro-Entrepreneurs
Business owners in France who adopt micro-entrepreneur tax status benefit from minimal statutory accounting obligations.
04 Oct 2016
Security of Tenure of Senior Citizens
Elderly tenants in France have a particularly strong security of tenure, which has recently been reinforced by a bizarre ruling of the French Supreme Court.
05 Sep 2016
Rental Property and Local Rates Exemption
A property destined for letting that has never actually been let can be granted exemption from the taxe foncière, a French court has ruled.
05 Sep 2016
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