French Administration Guides & Resources

If you set yourself up as self-employed in France, you may remember having the option to tick the box ‘versement libératoire de l’impôt sur le revenue’. If you (more likely) have no idea what this means and whether you ticked it or not, it's a forfait amount on actual income rather than the normal monthly retention payment estimates based on previous years liability. Let’s dig a little deeper and make sure you feel really confident that you understand what this means, and how

Under French law, invoices submitted and paid in France must contain specific information about the French commercial code. We’ve summarised the contents required in 6 short, easily digestible chunks for you. 1. Personal & professional information on invoicing The following information is required on all invoices: Your name Your surname Your ‘Entreprise Individuelle’ or ‘EI’ Your telephone number Your website (if you have one) Your email address Your SIRET registration numbe

Today we’re talking to our clients or individuals who are thinking about going through the visa ‘entrepreneur’ application. You should come away from this blog feeling confident in writing a business plan as part of your visa journey. Of course, we’re hoping this will be a helpful resource in writing a business plan even if you’re not applying for this specific visa, but know the information is skewed to those who know what they have to offer but don’t know what the French au

Pre-Brexit many UK citizens took for granted (or likely didn’t even think about) moving freely between European countries. Since Brexit, job availability, visa applicability and even those just after a long holiday have been monumentally impacted. There’s no way we could cram explaining all of those impacts into one blog. We’ll be going into more detail in due course about the different impacts of Brexit to different audiences. Today, we’re specifically talking to those who a

If you live in France full time, registering with the French healthcare system is a must. It will allow you access to healthcare (as and when you need it), without paying for it in full. The system can be quite complex. Here’s an overview: How Does The French Healthcare System Work? Healthcare in France is not free at the point of need (like the NHS in the UK). If you're on the social security system, healthcare costs are partially covered by your social security regime (CPA

French paperwork can be a minefield, but amongst all the administration, there are some hidden gems. Did you know that you could be eligible for free training courses in France thanks to the social charges your employer has been required to pay on your behalf? https://www.moncompteformation.gouv.fr/ is a government website that keeps a track of your personal allowance. It also has links to thousands of courses you're eligible for. Who Is Eligible for Free Training Courses? A

If you’re living in France with a UK registered car, it’s high time you register your car locally. The good news is that cars which were bought onto French territory before Brexit, can still apply for a carte grise (car registration document) under the previous system. As with all French administrative tasks there are multiple steps to take. Here’s a run-down: Register your car - Tax Exemption Document (Quitus Fiscal) The first thing you need is a certificate provided by the

*Please note that this article doesn’t cover blood tests, scans and various prescriptions you may be given by your healthcare provider. Being pregnant with the prospect of giving birth in a foreign country can be daunting. But please don’t worry, help is at hand. This article will guide you through the administrative procedures relating to pregnancy and birth in France. By following this advice, you should be able to access all the benefits you're eligible for. So, you’ve fou

What Is The Pole Emploi? The Pole Emploi is a public organisation which registers unemployed people in France and helps them back into employment. It's through this body that job seekers and people setting up new businesses can get access to financial assistance. Note: you're only entitled to financial assistance (allocations chomage) through the Pole Emploi if you have worked in France. There’s a misconception that the allocation chomage is the equivalent to unemployment ben

If you’ve been resident in France for any length of time you’ll probably be aware that April to June marks the annual French income tax return season. Filing an income tax return is mandatory for every French resident whether you actually earned any income or not and every non-French resident with earnings in France. Income tax You may be comfortable submitting your form yourself. If you're employed, are already registered with the tax authorities and pay your income tax as-

Registering as self-employed in France can be complicated if you don’t speak French or know the administrative procedures to follow. In this article, we’ll explain the jargon and the steps you need to go through to register yourself as self-employed. Registering as self-employed in France used to be called becoming an auto-entrepreneur. This has now changed to the status of micro-entrepreneur. Becoming a micro-entrepreneur is designed to make it easy for people to set themsel

CAF stands for 'Caisse des Allocations Familiales' and it’s a system that provides financial support in France to aid lots of different types of individuals and families with their social challenges. In this article, we want to give you a concise and informative overview of the different types of financial support offered by CAF. Let’s start with one of the most detailed - child support. Family For Children Born Or Adopted - Petite Enfance With a child on the way, it’s natura