The French Finance Law for 2024 (Article 83, I-1° to 3°) has adopted new rules for virtual cultural, artistic, sports, scientific, educational, entertainment, and similar activities, based on the European…

So, you have set up as a micro entrepreneur in France (or planning ahead), and you would like to understand clearly what is this that you have to do on a regular basis to be in line with all the regulations. This article will sum up the most common points relevant to the majority of self-employed business owners. Please note that if you operate in one of the regulated sectors, you may have additional obligations. There are also additional rules to consider when you have premises open for public access that are not covered in this article.

Sending out an invoice may seem straightforward, but in France there is actually quite a numbers of obligatory pieces of information that must appear on this document. Not complying can result in a hefty fine from the tax office, and delay payments. The rules are equally applicable to self-employed people and companies. So here is what you need to include (I have updated the article with all the 2022 additions to the law):

Updated with 2025 figures. In France, all business activities are divided into four main categories: commercial, artisanal, liberal and agricultural. Understanding which category your activity falls under is important, as…