Business Registration & Licensing for Freelancers
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To work legally in France, freelancers must register through URSSAF under the micro-enterprise taxation system. This simplifies taxes and reduces social contributions.
Key points:
Annual earnings limits: €77,700 for services, €188,700 for trade.
Registration gives you a SIRET number, which allows you to invoice clients.
Many start as micro-entrepreneurs before moving to structures like EURL or SCOP.
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Freelancing Legally in France:
• Register with URSSAF under micro-entreprise regime
• Annual limits: €77,700 (services) / €188,700 (trade)
• Registration = SIRET number → lets you invoice clients
• Simplifies taxes + lowers social contributions -
Micro-Enterprise Basics (France):
1️⃣ Sign up via URSSAF → get SIRET number
2️⃣ Earnings caps: €77.7K (services) / €188.7K (trade)
3️⃣ Advantage: Flat-rate taxation + simplified contributions