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Social Security Relief for Business Start-Ups

23rd Jun 2026

Social Security Relief for Business Start-Ups

The rules on social security relief to business start-ups, including certain landlords of furnished rentals, have been tightened this year.

Status of Spouse/Partner in a Micro Business

3rd Jun 2026

Status of Spouse/Partner in a Micro Business

A spouse or partner who works regularly in a family business is required to have a legal status and pay social security contributions.

Micro-Entrepreneurs Obtain Pension Victory

25th Mar 2026

Micro-Entrepreneurs Obtain Pension Victory

A French court ruling has exposed systemic flaws in how pension rights have been calculated for many micro-entrepreneurs.

Micro-Enterprise Turnover Thresholds 2026

9th Mar 2026

Micro-Enterprise Turnover Thresholds 2026

The government has raised the turnover thresholds for micro-entreprise businesses, but VAT thresholds remain a real constraint.

Business in France - Use of a Foreign Company

4th Nov 2025

Business in France - Use of a Foreign Company

The government has tightened up on the use of a foreign company to do business by a person resident in France.

Trust Structure 'An Artificial Arrangement'

23rd Jul 2025

Trust Structure 'An Artificial Arrangement'

A British couple who set up a trust structure to reduce their French taxable income are accused of tax fraud.

Limited Company or Micro-Entreprise?

15th Jul 2025

Limited Company or Micro-Entreprise?

What is the most tax efficient business structure?

Business Start-Ups - Social Security Contributions

26th May 2025

Business Start-Ups - Social Security Contributions

How are social security contributions calculated for a business start-up?

Running a Business in France from Home

12th May 2025

Running a Business in France from Home

Can you charge your company a rent and other charges when running your business from home?

VAT Exemption on Small Business Owners

1st May 2025

VAT Exemption on Small Business Owners

The government has suspended until 2026 a reduction in the exemption limit for VAT registration. UPDATE Dec 2025 - Reform finally abandoned.

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