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Business in France
Tenant Rights on Furnished Rentals
Just because you let your property on a furnished basis does not mean your tenants do not enjoy security of tenure.
02 Aug 2011
The Rewards of Being a Good Neighbour
Running a business in France can bring more than merely financial rewards, says Sally Stone, of Les Bons Voisins.
05 Jul 2011
Social Security Charges for Business Start-Ups
There are several different tax regimes you can adopt to run a business in France, but which one to choose to minimise social charges?
01 Jun 2011
Business Rates and Auto-Entrepreneurs 2011
Very few of you who are registered as auto-entrepreneurs should be paying business rates in 2011, despite demands having been sent out to many.
05 May 2011
Shale Gas Exploration to be Banned
Plans for shale gas and oil exploration in France look like being buried.
15 Apr 2011
‘EIRL’ – Miracle or Placebo?
To the existing plethora of business statutes is now added another one, the Entrepreneur individuel à responsabilité limitée (EIRL).
01 Mar 2011
Chambres d’Hôte Owners Face Tax Puzzle
The rules on the business registration of chambres d’hôtes have been tightened, but it still leaves unanswered questions.
15 Feb 2011
Agricultural Incomes in France
How much does a French farmer earn? Well, it all depends, but for many over the past decade real incomes have declined.
01 Feb 2011
Auto-Entrepreneur Rule Changes
A number of changes to the auto-entrepreneur and micro-entreprise business tax regimes have been introduced for 2011.
18 Jan 2011
Tax Options for Landlords of Furnished Lettings
There are various tax options available to landlords of furnished lettings, says Virginie Deflassieux of PKF (Guernsey) Limited.
01 Dec 2010
Business Owners and Social Security Contributions
Different business structures have different implications for the level of your French social security contributions.
16 Nov 2010
What are the Pension Rights of Auto-Entrepreneurs?
Auto-entrepreneurs pay a single lump sum ‘national insurance’ charge, calculated as a percentage of their turnover.
01 Sep 2010
Declaration of Gîtes and Chambres d’Hôtes
You have until 1st July to declare your gîte or chambre d’hôte to your local mairie.
01 Jul 2010
RSI Social Security Fund in 'Paralysis’
The RSI social security insurance fund for the self-employed is accused of being in a ‘state of paralysis’ by the French Ombudsman.
15 Jun 2010
Auto-Entrepreneur Rule Changes
This new business status continues to be controversial, but the government seems intent on easing regulations and social security contributions on small business owners.
04 May 2010
New Rental Insurance Scheme for Landlords
A new insurance scheme for landlords that offers protection against the non-payment of rent has been introduced in France.
02 Mar 2010
French Holiday Apartments Get Rescue Package
With a number of ski and other holiday residential developments in financial difficulty the French government has been forced to come up with a bail out package for investors.
02 Feb 2010
New Concessions for Auto-Entrepreneurs
The government have introduced new concessions in the rules applicable to auto-entrepreneur business status in France.
02 Feb 2010
Becoming an Artisan in France
New regulations have been issued on how to become an 'artisan' in France for those relocating from within the European Community.
15 Jan 2010
Rental Guarantees in France
The French government has introduced a new system of rental guarantees for landlords.
01 Sep 2009
