Running a Chambre d’hôtes

Bed and Breakfast

A chambre d’hôtes, or Bed and Breakfast in English, is a home in which the inhabitant offers guests rooms for rental. In France, to become Chambres d’hôtes, you must meet different criteria. Read more about French B&Bs here!

Letting a furnished holiday home

Letting a furnished holiday home Whether it’s your holiday home or an investment property, if you want to let a furnished holiday home, you must register this activity and apply for a SIRET number.  There are two main options: the « LMNP », the non-professional option or the « LMP », the professional option. In this article we will […]

French Tax Return

French Tax returns

The French tax return is completed over spring and your income tax will be issued in September. Who must complete a French Tax return? Where do I file a French Tax return? What must be declared? Here is general information about French Tax returns.

French invoice

You have a business in France or are going to set one up and are wondering what information you must have on your invoices? Here are the guidelines of invoicing obligations in France.

Businesses : life after the Microentreprise

A terrifying place full of ravenous monsters – URSSAF, the tax office, your own accountant? There are some truly terrifying stories out there so I don’t blame anyone who stays in the micro system longer than they should. But for some of us the micro just doesn’t work and then we have no choice. It’s time to find out what other French business options we have with Lisa Clapisson.​

Business Property Tax (CFE)

If you have a business in France, you are concerned by the business property tax (CFE). Here is some information to better understand this tax. ​