auto-entrepreneur
Confused by URSSAF? Discover a no-nonsense guide for English-speaking consultants in France explaining how social charges work, what your contribution rates are, and how to avoid costly expat traps.
SASU
If you've recently set up as an independent consultant in France, you've probably reached the moment where you buy a new laptop, pay for software subscriptions, or book a train ticket for a client meeting and immediately wonder how to claim those expenses back. Coming from
auto-entrepreneur
Portage salarial feels safe when you arrive in France. But up to 55% of your invoice never reaches your bank account. Here's the real breakdown — and what your alternatives actually cost.
auto-entrepreneur
France offers real advantages for freelancers — but the gap between what you invoice and what you keep is larger than most people expect. Here's the complete breakdown.
contractor
French payslip can feel intentionally obscure. Here's a clear breakdown of every section — written specifically for anglophone consultants in France.
auto-entrepreneur
Non-EU professional planning to work in France? The right residence permit depends on how you work. Here's what you need to know before you start.
France
Most explanations of portage salarial are written in French, badly translated, or designed to sell you something. This one is different — real numbers, honest answers, and everything anglophone consultants actually need to know.
auto-entrepreneur
Most foreign freelancers in France don't have a protection problem — they have an information problem. Here's what you're actually covered for.
ARCE
ACRE and ARCE are two separate schemes that can save foreign freelancers thousands of euros in France. Most people find out too late. Here's what you need to know.
freelancing
Auto-entrepreneur, SASU or portage salarial? A practical guide for foreign freelancers in France — including real net income on 10,000€ invoiced and what most people miss about ACRE.