Graph: Record international investment in France announced France is 鈥榤ost attractive' European country for investment says government
What are the jobs you cannot do in France with 鈥榓uto-entrepreneur鈥� status? The status offers tax and administrative advantages, but has strict rules about the professions allowed
VAT on small businesses: French MPs call for no reduction in threshold Plans to lower the threshold to 鈧�25,000 would hurt micro-entrepreneurs and 鈥榤assively destroy activity and wealth鈥� say critics
news Many small firms and self-employed in France soon obliged to issue digital invoices One small business group has called for more support for the extra costs
Why employees in France are likely to receive less money in January Three changes are expected to make a dent in the usual level of net pay
List: Industries in France at risk of price rises if Trump鈥檚 EU customs threat comes in "The EU is very bad for us,鈥� US President Donald Trump said
Ministers propose people work seven hours unpaid to clear French deficit The measure would fund the Social security debt, ministers say, but criticism has been strong
Many small businesses in France to be hit with costs of electronic billing Government scraps free platform for mandatory electronic billing, forcing firms to incur additional costs
Explainer: who pays France鈥檚 CFE business tax and what exemptions? We look at the rules around this tax, which also applies to self-employed workers
French parliament approves law to raise taxes on 鈥榮uper-dividends鈥� The tax will apply to companies with 鈧�1 billion in sales or more, such as BNP Paribas, Sanofi, LVMH, and Total
Does working on a bank holiday in France impact pay? The company, sector, and collective staff agreements can all affect workers鈥� entitlement
Why is there such a row in France over who owns Doliprane? News of a potential sale of the manufacturer has reignited debates over drug shortages and 鈥榙rug sovereignty鈥�
Which Cora supermarkets in France are rebranding to Carrefour? The changeover will be gradual and in three stages, with no job losses expected
21 Casino supermarkets to close across France Almost 1,000 people will lose their jobs in the latest round of upheaval to hit the brand
Primark plans to double number of low-cost fashion shops in France The Irish brand wants to open four new sites per year in suburban towns
Career change: 鈥楩rench coffee choice was limited so I made my own鈥� Diana Rafla explains how she was inspired to start her own coffee business
The northern French city experiencing an industrial renaissance Roubaix, which was once a powerhouse of the textile industry, is at the centre of efforts to bring production back to the country
French town鈥檚 drought 鈥榮olution鈥�: painting its dried-out grass green! Grass in Mandelieu-la-Napoule near Cannes is being coated with an organic dye that also helps to replenish it with nutrients
Why online registration skews data for new French businesses The internet-only process, introduced earlier this year, has made it hard to keep tabs on how many enterprises have been created
$193bn: how did this French businessman get so rich? Bernard Arnault frequently beats Elon Musk to 鈥榳orld鈥檚 richest man鈥� title, we look at his complex relationship with France and what he owns
French business graduate finds the tools to tackle climate crisis Thibaud Morthelier created his traditional hand tool business in 2021 after growing disillusioned with corporate life in Lyon
France set to open its first electric car battery factory It is part of Emmanuel Macron鈥檚 plans to reindustrialise the country
Social charges, sick leave, SMIC: Change for workers in France in 2023 We also look at how the self-employed will receive more support and how unemployment benefits are changing
When can a French business charge you for a quote? It may not be the norm in France, but most companies are allowed to charge for a quote, except those in certain industries
France sets out winter energy saving plan for residents and businesses Brief cuts to electric radiators at peak times, money for car-sharing and added financial incentives for home working 鈥� we outline the key proposals being announced this afternoon
French PM urges big business to return purchasing power to the public 脡lisabeth Borne said that 鈥榚veryone should be responsible鈥� and that she 鈥榳ould be paying attention to what large companies do鈥� with massive profits
French set-up going to plan as UK wine wholesaler moves citing Brexit 鈧�150,000 a year in extra costs were the catalyst for a change of country 鈥� but south of France lifestyle is added bonus
鈥業 fight for wine in French culture, heritage and economy鈥� The new president of France鈥檚 most powerful wine lobby talks to The Connexion about climate change, health and the true value of wine
Foreign firms pledge to invest record 鈧�6.7bn in France this year Technology and manufacturing industries account for most of the investment and job creation
B&B owners in France receive music royalties bill for premises G卯tes de France body demands clearer guidelines on who is liable and how it will be enforced
Can I sell my micro-entreprise business in France? The micro-entrepreneur scheme allows you to set up as self-employed with simplified means of paying social security contributions and income tax
French car collector helps other owners find old tyres to fit 鈥楾here are quite a few technical changes to the tyre body which mean modern tyres on an old car can affect performance,鈥� he told The Connexion
Meet the French brothers who are transforming the used car market Business is booming for Stimcar founders Yann and Jean-Fran莽ois Brazeau - the firm reconditions second-hand cars for dealers and has plans to expand across Europe
Self-employed in France get new law to protect home if business fails Personal assets like property, furniture, cars and bank accounts will automatically be protected from debt collectors
Floating phone inventor relocates handset factory from China to France Wage rises and Covid disruption in China prompted Crosscall鈥檚 French founder to build a smartphone factory in Aix-en-Provence
EDF bosses and staff oppose 鈥榗rippling鈥� electricity bill cap in France EDF customers get electricity price rises capped at 4% but the French government majority owned firm will lose billions
Ukraine war: How French companies with Russian links may be affected Auchan, Renault, Engie, Airbus, TotalEnergies: several French giants also operate in Russia
Who can I tell about illegal car business in France? The mairie is, usually, the first port of call for these issues
Meet the last traditional makers of the Parisian caf茅 chair Paris would not be Paris without its terrace bars and caf茅s with their signature rattan chairs. When Alexis Dy猫vre took on Maison Gatti in 2019, he felt he was buying a small part of the French capital
French Champagne鈥檚 record 鈧�5.5bn year is 鈥榲ictory for good living鈥� Industry expert says that 2021 sales are likely to be the 鈥榖est ever year for Champagne鈥� 鈥� a marked improvement after the sector was badly hit during the first lockdown in 2020
Money: can I still receive paper invoices instead of online? Reader question: a while ago I read that firms cannot charge extra to people who want to receive paper invoices instead of email or online versions 鈥� is this still the case? S.H.
Do I have to pay the full CFE business tax this year? There is a tax exemption for businesses with a very small turnover and depending on location, a special two-thirds reduction linked to Covid
I am retired but can I do work as a pet-sitter in France? Working as a pet-sitting is certainly a possibility if you like animals, however, to do it properly according to the rules involves a certain amount of dedication 鈥� and paperwork
Rules for providing a quotation, or 'devis' for work in France Providing a quote for services or work is obligatory by law for businesses in certain cases. We explain
France鈥檚 favourite brands in 2021: Decathlon, Peugeot, and Leclerc The third annual ranking saw the sports brand top the poll again but online Covid appointment booking app Doctolib rose up the charts in a sign of the pandemic times
President Macron pays tribute to Bernard Tapie, who has died age 78 The head of state has praised the 鈥榓mbition, energy and enthusiasm鈥� of the charismatic and much-loved-yet controversial businessman, who has died of cancer
Could health passes be required when French ski resorts reopen? Tourism minister impressed by the way health passes give reassurance and keep firms in business. It comes as the prime minister announces he is to ask for a law extension so the health pass can be continued after November 15
Should France allow bread to be sold seven days a week? A bakery union is the latest group to fight a 100-year French law that bans the sale of bread seven days a week - but not all bakers are in favour
June 15 is mid-year payment deadline for France's CFE business tax Advance payment cuts pain of a big December bill, when the full balance in due
500,000 shopkeepers in France launch anti-Amazon campaign The online retail giant turns urban centres into ghost towns and destroys local jobs and the environment, the traders claim
Business Sirens and Sirets in France explained All businesses in France, whatever the size, must have a Siren and a Siret number, and this also applies to self-employed 'micro-entrepreneurs'
Eurostar secures 拢250m refinancing deal to stave off bankruptcy The firm, which is based in the UK and operates under UK law, had previously asked both the UK and French governments for help but none was forthcoming.
Britons shocked by post-Brexit difficulties, says ex-ambassador Peter Ricketts, former British ambassador to France, tells of the difficulties faced by businesses and the 'extra red tape' as well as travel changes
French small businesses struggle with Brexit red tape A leader of French business body Medef says full Brexit is 鈥榖rutal鈥� for thousands of small firms and some will cease trading with the UK
Paper fuel cells could track vaccines and help diabetics The cells, developed over the last 30 years, could replace batteries and be used for enhanced transportation and logistic tracking, say developers, as well as in medical products
French winemakers celebrate EU-US tariff agreement The two sides have agreed to a four-month suspension of tariffs imposed due to the long-running Airbus-Boeing dispute, which cost French winemakers 鈧�500 million in 2020
鈧�500 help to set up website for small businesses in France Small businesses that had to close during the second confinement are eligible for a 鈧�500 grant to help them set up a website
State aid for France's ski resorts as lifts stay closed Authorities refuse to speculate on possible reopening dates as school holidays loom
How long must you keep your business documents in France? Businesses must, by law, keep all official documents, such as invoices, that they have sent out or received
Restaurateurs in France fear no January reopening Government sources have suggested that the reopening of restaurant and cafes will not happen on January 20 as previously announced
Hollywood hero's support phone message for Corsica Leader of local business association gets action star Chuck Norris to deliver a New Year greeting
鈥楢 cold shower鈥�: French reaction to ski station closure The French ski industry has reacted to President Macron鈥檚 speech with 鈥榗oncern鈥� despite fears that opening stations at Christmas could pile pressure on hospitals
Maison Cadolle: Six generations of haute couture lingerie Patricia Cadolle is the haute couture grand-daughter of the woman who invented the bra. She speaks to Jane Hanks about the family business
Black Friday in France: Row erupts over possible sales delay As the economy minister calls for the shopping event to be delayed, shopkeepers call for reopening and a consumer group for more regulation
What are the advantages of portage salarial in France? In the November edition of The Connexion, the small business and tax advice column answers a reader question on self-employment under portage salarial
Can I invoice and quote for work in English in France? Regardless of client nationality, it is best to do all paperwork in French to avoid having to pay for translations later on
Watch: Probe built in Toulouse to bring Mars rock to Earth In 2026 a space probe built in Toulouse will bring rock samples from Mars back to Earth
What lockdown help is there for businesses in France? The French economy minister has said financial support will be 鈥渆ven stronger than during the first confinement鈥�
French companies 鈥榥ot threatened鈥� by Middle East boycott Calls to boycott French products in the wake of the row over Islamic cartoons are not a threat to French exports, business heads have said
British Hosting Organisation seeks families across France Sponsored article: Becoming a host family for Daily English is an exciting and rewarding experience in many ways. Director Sally Cornan explains
Restaurants say French Covid curfew will force closure The government has not ordered restaurants to close, but owners say they will have to anyway.
France: Foie gras sold at super-low prices in legal loophole The exception to the usual law can be obtained by direct request, allowing producers to sell at super-low prices at this popular time of year.
Some TGVs to be cancelled in France due to lack of demand The SNCF will cancel scheduled TGV journeys in the coming months to avoid running empty trains. Passenger numbers are down following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Do small businesses in France still have to accept cash? In the work section of The Connexion October edition, we answer a reader question on whether small businesses in France must accept cash payments from customers.
