Hello Valerie, thank you for this helpful video. I am also trying to find resources online about starting a creative business in france but I'm not sure which to choose, where to register and how to do the taxes. I'm already in France since February, I have long stay visa for a spouse of French national and I will be renewing it this November to get my residence permit. I am a fashion design before but I am now learning how to be a surface pattern designer (along with watercolor and acrylic classes) and would like to design prints and artworks for selling online through Spoonflower, print-on-demand websites and eventually license them to companies. Can I register as an artist? What kind of business regime to should I register in? I plan to sell digital assets online. Any advise will be helpful and insightful. Thank you so much!
@leocuratella10 күн бұрын
Hi, a question, I need the number of social security? Because I have been waiting for 2 months and I haven't gotten yet :(
@kavithamurugaswamy924110 күн бұрын
Hellooo , thank you so the video , am a bit confused , I have just passed my master’s in conservation and restauration and also i used to do commissioned paintings , i wanna create a buisness proposing these 2 ofefrs , so can i still follow this processes of micro entrepreneurs?
@StartBusFrance10 күн бұрын
Hello, are you currently on a student visa?
@tamaratakac276213 күн бұрын
Bonjour Valerie! Thank you so much for your videos. You really provide a great insight into this complicated topic (meaning French bureaucracy). I haven't moved to France yet, but I know that I want to set up a microentreprise liberale (language trainer). Can I set up a French PO box and have a foreign (EU) home adress for e.g. 2-3 months until I find an apartment? Can the PO box also send mail to another EU country/ address? Merci d'avance
@StartBusFrance13 күн бұрын
@tamaratakac2762 Thanks for your feedback, it makes my day! I'm afraid that at the moment INPI doesn't accept domiciliation for profession libérale, so you would have to wait until you have a French home address.
@tamaratakac276213 күн бұрын
@@StartBusFrance So without French home address it is not possible to create a business / post box etc in advance. OK. I will wait then. Thank you for quick reply. Oh and also when is your next live session? :)
@HuyenVuKhanh-i2l20 күн бұрын
You mentioned that master degree students can register auto-entrepreneur. Could you tell me more about this? because I read some articles that non-Eu students can not do auto-entrepreneur. Thanks
@StartBusFrance20 күн бұрын
Hi @HuyenVuKhanh-21 a students who graduates in France, can apply for a RECE visa Recheche Emploi Création d'Entreprise with the préfecture in France. Once they have this RECE visa, they can register a micro entrepreneur or sign. work contract.
@HuyenVuKhanh-i2l19 күн бұрын
@@StartBusFrance so it mean RECE visa, not student visa?
@enoraaston544519 күн бұрын
@HuyenVuKhanh-i2l rece visa is for students who studied in France and graduated. At this stage they switch from student to rece
@daanishk434929 күн бұрын
Thank you for your video. Do you also know about how we can show a plan for teaching services? Is showing contracts with schools enough? I ask this as someone who's already in France but on a different visa, so I'd like to change to "profession libérale" visa.
@StartBusFrance27 күн бұрын
@daanish4349 if you are switching from a visitor visa to a profession liberale visa for instance, you would still write a business plan about your teaching services. Including contracts or letters of intent from schools would be great too.
@daanishk434927 күн бұрын
@@StartBusFranceThank you for your response. I appreciate it. :) I'm switching from a "Passport Talent - Researcher" visa to a "Profession libérale " visa.
@erinfield1943Ай бұрын
Interesting overview, thanks. Where is he getting his data on buyers, historic prices, etc?
@StartBusFranceАй бұрын
From 4 years in business and via the Beaux Village nationwide agency.
@erinfield1943Ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance Thanks yeah I guess I asked that too soon in the video- I didn't realize he worked for an agency. Anyway, loved the overview. Thanks again.
@inmytravelstodayАй бұрын
What if you're working freelance with a French company and currently based in the U.S.?
@StartBusFranceАй бұрын
If you are a US resident, you have nothing to declare in France. This is just where your customer is based.
@user-vc2gy6is9yАй бұрын
My husband and I plan to retire to France in 2 years. I know we could get a retirement visa, but I have been a costume designer (theater, film and television) for 46 years. The last 18 years have been private clients and theater. I work for a private school in Los Angeles as the staff costumer. While we are retiring, I know for a fact that as soon as word gets around that I am a costume designer, I will get calls from people asking if I could make them a costume or assist in a production. Besides after such a long time, I doubt my move to France would be successful if I just stopped doing what I love. I am not sure what visa I should be applying for. I think the retirement visa might be easy, but I don't think I could accept work (and most work in theater is freelance). I am definitely an artist, I design and build, but I'm not sure how it is viewed in France. I want to choose the visa that gives me the most flexibility. I would be setting up a studio in my home (when we buy one) as I have here in Los Angeles. Help!
@StartBusFranceАй бұрын
@user-vc2gy6is9y a retire visa wouldn't allow you to work. If you want to set up as a costume designer, you would apply for a visa profession liberale as "couturière et costumière". I would definitely look for recommendation letters or letters of intent from your previous customers.
@LilstarshineАй бұрын
Omg that's me!!!
@PG-hy1hdАй бұрын
Hi. Thank you for posting this video. Very informative. I currently run a walking tour in the UK and I am interested in branching out to Paris to offer a tour there. Very much like yourself, I will not be getting the licence to enter buildings etc. It will be a full outdoor walking tour. Can you possibly guide me in the direction of any websites/links that contains all legal requirements to run this. My apologies if this is not the correct platform to ask this but thank you for your time.
@StartBusFranceАй бұрын
@PG-hy1hd yes indeed this is pretty similar, so it's nice to get someone's feedback. you can look at this official site on guides www.entreprises.gouv.fr/fr/tourisme/conseils-strategie/foire-aux-questions-metiers-du-guidage . For the business, I recommend going for a micro entrepreneur. From the UK, you will also need a business visa. I would recommend a visa Profession Liberale.
@PG-hy1hdАй бұрын
@@StartBusFrance Thank you so much for the quick response. I will look into this. Best wishes. Peter
@bbdamur17Ай бұрын
Good evening Madam, this video was very useful. Thank you a lot. I was wondering what is the process to acquire a CPF for Mauritian Nationals who wish to work Freelance for France. Thanks for your help
@StartBusFranceАй бұрын
I'm not sure to be understanding your question, would you mind clarifying? CPF compte professionel formation is topped up when you work as am employee in France or make contributions via your business.
@bbdamur17Ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance My apologies not CPF but SIRET number.. my bad
@StartBusFranceАй бұрын
@@bbdamur17 Ile Maurice / Mautitius is part of France, so as a national you can register a business visa INPI.
@bbdamur17Ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance Actually Mauritius is a republic and not a part of France. I was hoping you could actually help me with the steps and documents needed to do it. I am going to Reunion island in a few days.
@StartBusFranceАй бұрын
In that case I 'm afraid that you need to apply for a business visa such as visa profession liberale from home. Prepare a business & financial plan and apply via France Visa
@edwincredible2 ай бұрын
Hello! Hope you are doing good, I have a doubt like how to cancel the siret number when its not in use.I recently worked in a warehouse and the siret number is created from there.After resigning from the warehouse do i need to cancel the siret number used for working in that firm.?
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@edwincredible I'm not sure to understand your situation. Getting a SIRET number means registering a business. Therefore stopping means closing it down with INPI. Just in case: you shouldn't be pushed into creating a business by an employer, there should hire you with a work contract.
@annemoss-ks6yc2 ай бұрын
J’adore ! Merci, Valerie et Alex
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
Pleased you enjoyed it. What is the thing that you find helped to improve your French the most?
@annemoss-ks6yc2 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance Alex is my coach and I completely agree with his four pillars. Naturally having (or training oneself to have) a positive mindset makes one so much more receptive to learning. Taking accountability for creating opportunities, creating routine is also key. In traditional learning settings quite understandably there is so much focus on speaking; as a counterbalance, it has been valuable in my own progress to put as much focus on listening comprehension. Working with Alex has really helped me be more analytical about how as adults we can foster language acquisition in ourselves. My French language experience as a result is largely joyful and satisfying as well as ongoing.
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@@annemoss-ks6yc Great to hear your feedback and the importance of listening and French routines. I can see that many people put themselves under so much pressure to speak, where there might be easier milestones to reach... and notice as Alex explained!
@FrenchinPlainSight2 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup Valerie. A bit surreal for me to do this interview with years after finding myself in your forum while drowning in French administration!
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
C'était avec grand plaisir Alex. It's great to see for future expats that very quickly they'll be focusing on the business development and not the French admin.
@ChidambaraKOLAPPAPILLAI2 ай бұрын
Hello madame, I’m living in france for the last three years and I have a valid sejour. Me and my friends are planning to start a food delivery service, what are the first steps?
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
Which kind of titre de sejour do you have? Are you going in business in a partnership? You can book a Power Hour with me calendly.com/power-hour/power-hour or join my live Q&S on KZfaq tomorrow at 7 pm French time (19th June) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rrRdodKfuq2XlIE.html
@ChidambaraKOLAPPAPILLAI2 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance I've booked a powerhour with you next week, Thank you, really appreciate it :)
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
Looking forward to our chat
@PYPR_2 ай бұрын
If during the business registration process with INPI one selected details to be private, is it possible to download your own KBIS? On all the open platforms it shows as details not being available due to privacy settings. However is there some where the owner can login to get their details?
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@PYPR_ I'm afraid that in this situation you have to contact INSEE direct, prove your ID and they will issue an Attestation de Situation INSEE
@PYPR_2 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance Thank you for confirming.
@user-rn2rv3ms5m2 ай бұрын
Hello Valerie! Thank you for your videos! Extremely helpful! If I am a wedding videographer but also create social media content for clients I guess I shall register as an artisane micro entrepreneur ?
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@user-rn2rv3ms5m yes, this will be seen as business services, registered as a micro entrepreneur "profession libérale"
@user-rn2rv3ms5m2 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance oh okay, thank you for such a quick reply!😁
@leclub71962 ай бұрын
Hi mam... Need your help kindly give your Instagram
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
Same handle as KZfaq @startbusfrance
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@saidivya6951 yes visa profession liberale with a micro entrepreneur is the best fit for you.
@saidivya69512 ай бұрын
Really thanks for replying, been waiting for this reply🤍. Really wanted to say that I've been following your videos for my application and preparation from long time ago. It's been soo helpful.. thanks for sharing soo much valuable information too.
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback, it makes my day! And best of luck for your visa application 🤞
@saidivya6951Ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance hi mam, I've applied and got rejected again with same reason. 1. Le projet économique que vous présentez ne répond pas aux critères requis. 2. Les informations communiquées pour justifier l'objet et les conditions du séjour envisagé sont incomplètes et/ou ne sont pas fiables. I've applied in April and got rejected for the first time in May, and applied in June and got rejected twice in July. With same 2 reasons. I donno what to do, I'm a broke graduate who wants to go there to enhance my fashion career, hoping for your reply. Please do help me.
@StartBusFranceАй бұрын
@@saidivya6951 it's difficult for me to comment without knowing more about the type of visa you requested and the project details.Your comment is below a visa on artist visas. it you are talking about fashion, making close, this would be a business visa "profession libérale", unless you were recognised as an artist/fashion designer in your own country. Whichever visa you apply for, you will also need to show savings to show that you can support yoruself.
@saidivya6951Ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance mam I've showed 12k euros, with good business plan and coverletter and as a freelancer portfolio, I'm not a recognised designer but been doing freelancing from past few years.
@saidivya69512 ай бұрын
Hi. I'm a fashion design graduate and I wanna apply as a fashion Illustrator and designer and I've been working as a freelancer from last 2 years. What visa I can apply. I filled application with entrepreneur professional Liberále visa. Is it a correct one or not.
@stephensmith2772 ай бұрын
Maybe a daft question, but can you start the application process once you have signed the purchase documents on a property, or do you have to wait until you actually have completed purchase?
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@stephensmith277 definitely not a daft question! If your business project is based on your property (gites, retreats, etc), wait until you actually own the property. The Embassy will say no if there is a risk that the sale falls through.
@stephensmith2772 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance thank you for the swift reply. I appreciate that. Have a fantastic weekend
@erinfield19432 ай бұрын
4:03- #2 6:13- #3 10:15- #4 12:03- #5 14:29- #6 17:12- get extra help
@ashishmehta0072 ай бұрын
Hello Madam I want to start a restaurant in france
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@ashishmehta007 restaurants aren't the easiest projects to start and you definitely need to already be in France with the right visa (visa profession libérale, visa vie privee et famille).
@aaronzavalaphoto2 ай бұрын
Hello! Thank you for this insightful video! I am planning to move to France soon. I plan on Teaching English and real estate photography. Can I do both under a micro-entrepreneur visa? Any feedback is appreciated :)
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@aaronzavala7252 yes you can do both under a micro entrepreneur, with a primary and secondary activity. Decide which one will be the main one as it will impact on the body you relate to. Photography relates to Chambre de Metiers. It's not regulated, but if it comes first there will be more documents to supply when you do register the business;.
@aaronzavalaphoto2 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance good to know! And do you register as micro entrepreneur before going to France? Or come to France first? Do you have to have clients already established in order to convince the consulate? Forgive my ignorance, I’m new to this whole process 😅
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@@aaronzavalaphoto you only register the business one you are in France, since you need your visa for this step. Best to have past clients you can take over or potential new ones.
@aaronzavalaphoto2 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance ah I see. Thus the need to have the “entrepreneur/profession liberals” visa before hand. One last question - what if you’re doing remote work with a company based in the US? Can you continue that to support yourself under this visa?
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@@aaronzavalaphoto officially you are either on a business visa and create your ME. Or a visitor working remotely, but this is a bit of a grey area and I'm not comfortable with this option.
@ruimartins86012 ай бұрын
Hello! thank ou very much for the detailed video! i have a question about VAT. im doing freelance coaching from France to a company in Portugal. Those this sales need to have VAT?
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@ruimartins8601 there is no VAT until you reach 36,800€/year. Above that you will need to request your VAT number, but this is B2B services, it will be reverse-charge (i.e no VAT charged and up to your customer to clear it in Portugal).
@morgyndanaewellness2 ай бұрын
😂Jarring but funny!
@Magicalyou_2 ай бұрын
A great video, thank you. Is it possible to meet you personally?
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@Magicalyou all meetings are via Zoom. Here's my availability calendly.com/power-hour/power-hour
@parisienneatheart2 ай бұрын
I am definitely contacting you once I have my business set up here in the US before I move to Paris in 2025! A lot of great information. Your videos are very helpful, thank you.
@StartBusFrance2 ай бұрын
@parisienneatheart looking forward to working with you on your project. For business visa support, I find it best to start working together 6 months before.
@f.a.40773 ай бұрын
Bonjour, It is my first year in France. Whom should I name the recipient when sending Tax return form 2042 via La Poste?
@StartBusFrance3 ай бұрын
@f.a.4077 the tax form is posted to Service Impôts Particuliers (SIP).
@parisienneatheart3 ай бұрын
Beautiful cat
@TenaciousP3 ай бұрын
This is a useful video - I am wondering though if the interface has changed in 2024 as I could not see an option to keep information the same, we have owned our holiday home for 14.5 years - I just added a week when we visited in February and think that would be sufficient - we have always pays TH as the house is fully furnished but we only visit a few times a year - better to be honest 🙂
@StartBusFrance3 ай бұрын
@TenaciousP yes, the declaration interface has changed slightly and it is now fully integrated in your personal Impots Account. You are informed to update it when you feel your personal income tax form (extra tab for the properties) . Unfortunately, if you are a non-resident you will still pay Taxe d'Habitation.
@bellad10633 ай бұрын
I buy those square pillows and pillow cases to bring to the U.S. 😂. It’s expensive I. The US $40 for a SQUARE pillow case. No idea why it seems like the standard in Europe but it’s advantageous for me lol
@StartBusFrance3 ай бұрын
At least someone has been converted to square pillows 😂
@parisienneatheart3 ай бұрын
I need to figure out exactly what it is that I want to do. I did download your 100 business ideas guide.
@StartBusFrance3 ай бұрын
@parisienneatheart this is the toughest bit. Have a look at my 5 Days Challenge to Freelance, as it helps you brainstorm on business ideas startbusfrance.thinkific.com/courses/Freelance-in-france-challenge
@efullilove-thigpen57263 ай бұрын
Bonjour, this video was great, thank you! I do have a question; do you need the Numero d' Identification Fiscal, aka (TIN Number) prior to filling your fist paper return? Or is it assigned to you after its filed? FYI, not sure if it matters but I am an entrepreneur liberal .... thanks!
@enoraaston54453 ай бұрын
Bonjour @efullilove-thigpen5726 you don't need this number when you file your 1st paper declaration. Leave it blank and they will create one for you.
@petebartlett22293 ай бұрын
What is my husband is an Irish eu citizen and we are buying a house with an additional house to renovate to become a holiday let…
@StartBusFrance3 ай бұрын
Not sure what your question is? He could run this as a micro entrepreneur as he is Irish.
@eleanorprecious91353 ай бұрын
Really useful thanks Valerie, one question when declaring income on the Impots website therefore, as a micro entrepreneur should you only input 66% of your income or you input everything and they calculate the 66%? I fear I have declared too much income over the last two years.
@StartBusFrance3 ай бұрын
Good question. You have to enter your whole turnover. Impôts apply the rebate in their calculation, not you.
@checkeredflagfilms3 ай бұрын
Can you do clip that focuses on foreigners who've retired in France and are living off of their personal savings, rental income in their own country and social security? Also, if you sell your home in your country of origin, you obviously pay capital gains tax in your country of origin. Are you simply required to declare this transaction on a French tax return but not pay any taxes on that income?
@StartBusFrance3 ай бұрын
I'm afraid that my channel only focus on freelancers. It's best to speak to an accountant for the capital gain. If you are already paying capital gain, there should be a tax credit.
@hilalsahil3033 ай бұрын
For online selling for example selling on Amazon or other online stores we will register micro enterprises… can you guide me about this I want to start Amazon business in France what should I do
@hilalsahil3033 ай бұрын
Hello Madam , I want to Start Amazon from France . But I don’t have company registration details. How do I register my company here .
@StartBusFrance3 ай бұрын
Do you plan to move to France?
@createtheuseful3 ай бұрын
It's possible for a micro company as a house painting ?
@StartBusFrance3 ай бұрын
If you mean "peintre du bâtiment" yes you can, but this is regulated. You will need to prove your qualifications as a painter or 3 years experience with payslips
@createtheuseful3 ай бұрын
Great video thank you for the English video
@ankmugum0014 ай бұрын
Hello madam , i want to log in uber drivers and it is asking for kbis how can i get one. Please help
@StartBusFrance4 ай бұрын
You need to register a business, such as a micro entrepreneur with INPI. This will give you a KBIS, proving that you are an official business
@ankmugum0014 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance can you provide me kbis ? Or can you make it for me Please
@StartBusFrance4 ай бұрын
@@ankmugum001 you can look at my micro entrepreneur registration service. You will need to have a European passport or business visa www.startbusinessinfrance.com/auto-entrepreneur
@ankmugum0014 ай бұрын
Hello madam i have filled up the form . And so what next ?
@ankmugum0014 ай бұрын
Hey madam can i chat with you personally in fb or instagran please .
@HamimYtSeo4 ай бұрын
this video is so amazing
@cineffect4 ай бұрын
Mistake #1: Moving to France to freelance.
@StartBusFrance4 ай бұрын
Cheeky, but everyone is entitled to their own point of you
@cineffect4 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance Of course, sorry, everyone has different experiences, by the way j'adore France, mon grand oncle était français.
@StartBusFrance4 ай бұрын
@@cineffectnice! You could come over to trace your family's history. I bet that it would be super interesting.
@cineffect4 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance I have lived in France for almost 20 years, that's why I know how difficult it is to make a living there 😉
@ASIF_ADEN4 ай бұрын
Dear mam i am trying to get sponsorship job in france from last one year through LinkedIn i send 500 mail to recruitment department but no any response mam will you suggest me any job sponsorship visa .i am mechanical engineer please
@StartBusFrance4 ай бұрын
@ASIF_Aden a company who doesn't know you isn't likely to offer you a sponsor visa, as it means a lot of year from their part. Unless you are in a sector where there is a lack of skilled employees in France. Have you looked into going freelance? I.E create your own business and move with this project to France? Have a look at the visa profession liberale. And maybe take my 5 Days Challenge to see if freelancing could be an option for you. startbusfrance.thinkific.com/courses/Freelance-in-france-challenge
@marina_monaco4 ай бұрын
Amazing Video like always. 🙏 I have one question concerning the Micro Entrepreneur calculation. If he has a turnover of 30.000, then the taxable income is 19.800, but when I look in the tax table you showed and want to calculate the tax, isn't it like this: For the first 11.294 it's 0 and then for 19.800 minus 11.294 it's 11%, so at the the end a tax of around 935 (which is 11% of 8506). Or am I understanding something wrong?
@StartBusFrance4 ай бұрын
@marina_monaco yes, your calculation is correct. The Boursobank simulator seems to be giving a lower level of taxes, but they may apply extra rules (for instance a boost for someone getting back to work by creating a business). In the 1st example that I take the single person had a net income of 32,000€, so the calculation is different.
@marina_monaco4 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance Thanks a lot 😊 now I understand
@user-ho3mt2yj2m4 ай бұрын
Hy...so nice
@stephanandsandra34874 ай бұрын
Hi Valerie, this is excellent guidance thank you so much! What category would ‘calligrapher’ fall under…artisan, commercial or liberal? I offer Calligraphy for weddings and events. Live calligraphy for personalising items at events and I also teach calligraphy workshops.
@StartBusFrance4 ай бұрын
@stephanandsandra this is a tricky one! Design in general tends to be profession libérale, but calligraphy entails a manual activity. If you describe it as "Graphiste, calligraphie, ateliers et course de calligraphie" you should be profession liberale.
@stephanandsandra34874 ай бұрын
@@StartBusFrance thank you so much!!
@alexivanova05095 ай бұрын
Bonjour, Valerie! Thank you very much for this video. It's super helpful! However I would like to ask you as a software developer, planing to earn money by publishing mobile applications and selling subscriptions.. would that work well for a micro entrepreneur and what régime this activity would fall into. Also I would like to try to sell some POD (print on demand) products on Etsy. Can I do this with the same micro entrepreneur account? What régime this activity would fall into?
@StartBusFrance5 ай бұрын
Bonjour @alexivanova0509 selling apps online or digital products are seen as professional libérale, as there is no physical product. I would describe it as "vente en ligne d'applications pour portables". The POD is different because this time it's a physical product, related to photography . You could register both as a micro entrepreneur to start with. And I would describe 2 activities: "activé principale" the apps and "activité secondaire" the POD. You register both under the same business.
@alexivanova05095 ай бұрын
Thank you for your advice 🙏 And for the POD should I register it as “activité commerciale” since I only produce a design but the customer does get a physical product?
@preciousaquino28 күн бұрын
@@alexivanova0509Hi Alexi, I have the same predicament right now and I am a bit overwhelmed by the process. I was wondering if you pushed through selling on Etsy. If yes, could you please tell me what are the first steps you took to create your business account? Can I start creating my account without SIREN? Thank you!