Home Page

Main characteristics of a self-employed business

Ease of creation

✓ Quick and free registration on the Urssaf or Guichet Unique website.
✓ Few administrative formalities (no share capital required).

Simplified tax system

✓ Taxation based on turnover, not profits.
✓ Option to opt for income tax withholding.
✓ VAT exemption (if turnover does not exceed certain thresholds).

Reduced social security contributions

✓ Payment of social security contributions proportional to turnover.
✓ No charges if no turnover is generated.

Turnover thresholds (2024)

✓ Commercial activities and BIC services : €188,700max/year.
✓ Service activities and liberal professions (BNC): €77,700 max/year.
✓ Beyond these thresholds, transition to the classic sole proprietorship regime.

Compatibility with other statuses

✓ Possible in conjunction with employment, unemployment, or retirement.
✓ Status limited to companies without partners and without hiring employees(except in special cases).

Simplified accounting

✓ Mandatory keeping of a revenue book.
✓ No annual balance sheet requirement.

Advantages, Disadvantages & Eligibility

Everything you need to know about micro-entrepreneur status

Advantages

✓ Very easy to create and manage.
✓ Low social and tax contributions if turnover is small.
✓ No VAT invoicing under certain thresholds.
✓ Ideal for testing a business activity.

Disadvantages

✗ French or EU/EEA national: No restrictions.
✗ Non-EU national: A residence permit with the "authorization to exercise a self-employed activity" statement is required.
✗ Compatibility with your current activity:○ You can combine self-employment with salaried employment, public service (under certain conditions), retirement, or even unemployment (via the ACRE and ARCE).

Am I eligible?

In principle, anyone can become a self-employed entrepreneur (micro-entrepreneur), provided they meet certain conditions. Here are the main eligibility criteria: General conditions for starting a self-employed business

Be an adult (or an emancipated minor) .

• You must be at least 18 years old or be a minor emancipated by a court order.

Have an address in France.

• You must have tax residency in France (to declare your turnover and pay your social security contributions).

Not be prohibited from managing a business

• You must not be prohibited from managing a business by a court order.

Nationality and legal status

• Professionals, real estate agents, accountants, etc.
• messages.home.eligibility4.1

Combining with Civil Service

• Civil servants must apply for authorization to engage in self-employment.

Combining with an Existing Business

• If you already run an SAS, SARL, or EURL, you cannot be a self-employed person for the same activity.

Restrictions and special cases

Important considerations for specific situations

Special Restrictions

⚠ Certain regulated professions are not permitted.○ Doctors, lawyers, architects. Turnover limit.
⚠ No deduction of expenses and investments.
⚠ Limited social security (pension, unemployment insurance).
⚠ Risk of exceeding thresholds and switching to a traditional business.

Can I be a micro-entrepreneur while being employed or retired?

Yes, you can be self-employed while employed or retired! However, there aresome rules to follow depending on your situation. Self-employed and employee: is it possible? Yes, an employee can create a self-employed business, but they must comply with certain obligations

Check their employment contract

• Exclusivity clause: Some contracts prohibit you from engaging in any other activity (except with the employer's authorization). messages.home.employedList1.1

Respect your duty of loyalty

• Even without a specific clause, you must not harm the interests of your employer.

Accumulation of Social Security Schemes

• You will be covered by the Employee Social Security Scheme for your employment and by the Self-Employed Social Security Scheme for your self-employed activity. messages.home.employedList3.1

Time Management

• Your self-employed activity must not encroach on your salaried work time.

Unemployment Benefits (in the event of dismissal or resignation)

• If you lose your job, you can combine your unemployment benefits (ARE) with your self-employed turnover, under certain conditions.

Self-employment and retirement: also possible!

Yes, a retiree can be self-employed to supplement their pension. A few points to know

Cumul avec la pension de retraite

• Possible without limit if you have liquidated all your pensions and reachedthe legal retirement age.
• Otherwise, there may be an income ceiling depending on your pension fund. ● Social security contributions
• Even if you are retired, you will pay social security contributions on your self-employed turnover.
• These contributions do not open new pension rights. ● Declaration to your pension fund
• Some funds require notification if you are self-employed.
• These contributions do not open new pension rights. ● Declaration to your pension fund

Conclusion: Can I be a self-employed entrepreneur while beingemployed or retired?

Conclusion: Can I be a micro-entrepreneur while being employed or retired?)YES, you can combine both statuses.But you must follow certain rules (employment contract, clauses, pension accrual, etc.).

Financial aid as a self-employed person

As a self-employed entrepreneur, there are several financial aid programs available to help you start or expand your business. Here is an overview of the main types of aid available.

ACRE (Aid for Business Creators and Buyers)

Reduction in social security contributions during the first year.Conditions:

• Be a new self-employed entrepreneur.
• Not have received ACRE benefits in the last 3 years.
• Be in one of the following situations:
- • Job seeker receiving or eligible for benefits.
- • Recipient of RSA, ASS, or adult disability allowance.
- • Young person under 26.
- • Business creator in a priority area (QPV).
- • Amount
• Reduction in social security contributions to approximately 11% of turnover in the first year (instead of 22%).
• How to benefit?
• Since 2020, the ACRE is no longer automatic: you mustapply for it

ARCE (Aid for Business Resumption or Creation)

Payment of a portion of your unemployment benefits in the form of a lump sum. Conditions:

• Be eligible for the ARE (Return to Employment Allowance).
• Have received the ACRE (Return to Employment Allowance).
• Not return to salaried employment.
• Amount :
• Not return to salaried employment.
- • You receive 45% of the remaining unemployment benefits, paid in two installments:
  - • 1st payment upon creation.
  - • 2nd payment after 6 months, provided you are stillemployed.
  - • Why choose ARCE?
• It's useful if you need immediate cash to start your business.
• However, you no longer receive the ARE monthly.

Our Packages

Self Employement creation

Self Employement Modification

Cessation of Self Employment

Micro-Entrepreneur Status in France