7th June 2019adminComments Off on Probably the most useful website you can find in France
Let’s be honest, one of the biggest headaches for expats in France is navigating administration. We’ve all been there, trying to manage one of hundreds of activities that may seem straight forward in our own […]
Upon receiving their first payslip in a French company, many expats are confused with what they’ve been presented, often resulting in a visit to HR asking for a detailed explanation which can be just as […]
13th May 2019adminComments Off on 5 challenges when (re)launching a career in a new country
8 years… That’s how long ago I decided to shelve my career to follow the man of my dreams. I still worked during those eight years and popped out two lovely daughters in the meantime, […]
7th May 2019adminComments Off on Chartered Accounted answers expat questions (Q&A)
Which software would you recommend for issuing invoices and tracking expenses? I recommend you check out Quickbooks, Cégid, Debitoor or the free option – Henrri. When I get paid in monthly installments, do I need […]
7th May 2019Tony KingComments Off on Tech Support: Am I safe against cryptoware and ransomware?
The most important thing you can do to protect yourself against malware and viruses, is to have multiple backups of your data. Modern day crypto viruses or ransomware can encrypt your data into unreadable files […]
11th March 2019Faten AmamouComments Off on 4 key changes in 2019 that expat entrepreneurs in France should know about
A reduction in the corporate tax rate. Small and medium businesses with less than €7.63 million in turnover are taxed at the reduced rate of 15% on the first €38,120 of profits. Above this amount, […]
Faten has 15 years’ experience establishing and registering businesses in accounting, taxation and social matters. Faten provides entrepreneurs with professional advice and support for setting up a company. Member of the French Chartered Institute of […]
6th April 2018adminComments Off on Taking the leap from an employee to entrepreneur status – ‘Portage Salarial’ Explained
The French government has established various innovative solutions to help (ex)employees make a smooth transition toward entrepreneurship. One of the most well-known solutions is ‘portage salarial’ (umbrella company). What is Portage Salarial? It is a […]
In November 2009 the vacation rental industry was suddenly made aware of rental laws on the books dating back to 1948 that had never been enforced, or even known about by anyone, including the notaires […]
14th January 2017adminComments Off on Rent cap legislation is now in effect, at least in Paris.
Government attempts to protect consumers often either fail or take a very long time to kick in because court hearings are required to force people to comply with the law. More than 18 months after […]