Insurance for businesses in France is a legal obligation in several business sectors so if you’re opening a company in France you need to make sure you are properly insured to cover yourself in any...

One of the biggest pieces of environmental legislation in European history is finally making progress. After months of debate and a major compromise with Germany, a new law banning petrol and diese...

French entrepreneurs fought and won against the government’s changes to the online company formation procedure which had caused chaos for business and ended up in the hacking of the website resulti...

A new law by the European Union looks set to increase regulation over the cryptocurrency industry, reining in what has been called the ‘Wild West’ of finance. This latest news on cryptocurrencies c...

When you’re an expat living in France or an entrepreneur with a French business or real estate, the subject of tax can bring all sorts of headaches. Making sure you are paying the correct amount, n...

The legal side of your business in France can include some complicated paperwork, especially if French is not your first language. Mistakes are often common, especially when entrepreneurs take care...

For all entrepreneurs, the end-of-year finalising of accounts can be a large task. But did you know that it is mandatory in France to file your accounts and hold a general meeting of the company – ...

Deciding to end your business can be either a difficult or freeing landmark in your career, but not only can it be an emotional decision, it can also come with a whole raft of paperwork to complete...

Prior to the pandemic, French businesses were reaping the rewards of several years of reforms. A combination of changes to labour laws and a wealth of funding had led to a new wave of startups, and...

International business is bracing itself for a new global corporation tax that will see companies being taxed at the same minimum flat-rate wherever they’re based. The idea will be floated by US p...

If you own a UK company and need to trade to the EU, you could be going through some difficulties with the new rules since the Brexit transition ended. Even big companies such as John Lewis and Mar...

Most business owners with EU links know only too well the upheaval that Brexit will cause their companies. Those who trade with the EU have to make sure their EORI numbers and documents are in orde...

If you’ve been reading the news recently, you may have heard about the ongoing strikes in France. While industrial action isn’t unusual, the scale and timing of these strikes is. As well as taking ...

Though there’s still a chance of avoiding it, the UK could be leaving the European Union pretty soon. While many of the repercussions of this can only be speculated about, one aspect that is set in...

Of the many businesses that comprise the ‘sharing economy’, Airbnb is perhaps the biggest success story. The third largest private company in the world now boasts more than 600,000 properties in 19...

“Austerity is over.” That’s the line from the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, who has just delivered the country’s last budget before Brexit. With cuts continuing in many areas, the reality is s...

Retail outlets in the United States have been given a significant boost, as the country’s Supreme Court rules against online retailers in a major tax court case. In a 5-4 decision against majo...

A Guide to the Main Business Structures in France Setting up a business in a different country is a big step, and one of the first hurdles you need to jump is choosing the correct business structu...

If you’re opening a business in or expanding to the European Union, you may not be aware of your obligations when it comes to value added tax (VAT). Because of the open trade between EU countries, ...

From January 1st, the French government are ringing in the new year with some changes to business – so how will it affect you and your French business in 2018? Below is a quick-look guide to what’s...