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Professionals Mandatory electronic invoicing: what's changing on September 1, 2026 From September 1, 2026, French companies subject to VAT will have to switch to electronic invoicing and use a certified platform.
Professionals Take part in DuoDay 2024: register now! The 7th edition of DuoDay 2024 will take place on November 21. Employers can register now.
Professionals Sole trader: protection of principal residence continues after cessation of activity The French Supreme Court recently ruled on the issue of the unseizability of a sole trader's principal residence following cessation of business.
Professionals Electronic invoicing: the list of registered dematerialization platform partners Electronic invoicing is becoming more widespread, with the DGFiP registering partner dematerialization platforms (PDPs).
Professionals Moral harassment: the CSE must justify personal injury in order to take legal action The French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) has just reiterated that in order to sue for damages, the CSE must prove that it has suffered personal injury.
Professionals France Ruralités Revitalisation zoning takes effect The new France Ruralités Revitalisation (FFR) zoning, replacing the Zones de Revitalisation Rurale (ZRR), came into force on July 1.
Professionals The seller's safety obligation includes the loading of the product sold In a ruling handed down on June 19, the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) reminds us that the seller is subject to a safety obligation which takes into account the conditions of transport...
Professionals Shopkeeper: close proximity to a competitor may constitute moral prejudice In a ruling handed down on June 5, the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) states that the close proximity of a direct competitor's premises can cause prejudice to a retailer.
Professionals Access to the register of beneficial owners: new conditions from July 31, 2024 Currently public, information on beneficial owners will soon be restricted in order to protect privacy and ensure the transparency of economic life.
Professionals Construction site stoppages: heatwaves are now taken into account in compensation for bad weather Workers will now be entitled to compensation if the site on which they are working has to be suspended due to a heatwave.
Professionals SAS: excluded partners have voting rights The Articles of Association of a SAS may not deprive a partner whose exclusion is being considered of his voting rights.
Professionals Company buyout: tax allowance increased to €500,000 The Finance Act for 2024 raises the amount of the allowance for business buyouts from €300,000 to €500,000.
Professionals Auto-entrepreneur: social security contributions to rise on July 1, 2024 From July 1, 2024, some auto-entrepreneurs will see their social security contributions increase.
Professionals Non-renewed lease: a tenant awaiting eviction compensation may remain on the premises In a ruling handed down on May 16, 2024, the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) states that a tenant who has not received his eviction indemnity may remain on the premises after...
Professionals CVAE and CFE 2024: payment of 1st instalment by mid-June at the latest The first installments of the CVAE and CFE are due in June. They correspond to 50% of the contribution due in 2023.
Professionals JOPTIMIZ: the platform that optimizes your travel during the 2024 Olympic Games JOPTIMIZ was created to facilitate the supply of shops and all essential services during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Professionals Olympic Games 2024: Parisian shops open every Sunday Businesses in certain sectors will be open on Sundays during the Olympic Games.
Professionals BIC taxation: options that can be exercised in May or June The tax authorities have issued a reminder of the options available in May and June to companies taxed in the industrial and commercial profits (BIC) category.
Professionals Conditions for access to sole trader status clarified The Immigration Act of January 26, 2024 specifies the conditions for foreign nationals to qualify as sole proprietors.
Professionals CNIL: Personal data security guide 2024 now available online When processing personal data, data controllers must implement the necessary measures to guarantee data security.
Professionals 14 fact sheets dispel misconceptions about electronic invoicing The DGFIP has recently published a series of fact sheets designed to dispel misconceptions about electronic invoicing.
Professionals EURL can opt for corporate income tax in its articles of association In a ruling handed down on February 5, the French Conseil d'Etat has reiterated the conditions under which EURLs may opt to pay corporate income tax rather than income tax....
Professionals Electronic invoicing: what changes can you expect in terms of payment times? Initially scheduled for July 1, 2024, the obligation for French companies to issue and receive electronic invoices will be phased in from September 1, 2026.
Professionals Electronic invoicing: candidates for partner dematerialization platform status DGFIP has published the list of candidates for the status of Partner Dematerialization Platform (PDP).
Professionals Donations to associations: tax reduction increased to 75% until 2026 French MPs have approved an amendment to the Finance Bill, increasing the tax reduction granted for donations to organizations that help the underprivileged.
Professionals Banque de France revises its growth forecast for late 2023 Gross domestic product (GDP) is set to rise by 0.2% in the final quarter of 2023, according to Banque de France forecasts.
Professionals The creation, takeover or sale of an establishment in 2023 must be declared by December 31. If you have created, taken over or sold an establishment this year, you have until December 31 to declare it.
Professionals VAT: half-yearly instalments due by December 26 If you are subject to the simplified VAT system, you can pay your second half-yearly instalment from December 15 to December 26 inclusive.
Professionals Energy: support measures proposed for professionals in 2024 Bruno Le Maire, French Minister for the Economy, Finance, Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, announced on November 30 the energy support measures proposed for professionals in 2024.
Professionals Unseizability of principal residence: the burden of proof lies with the entrepreneur A sole trader can oppose the seizure of a property belonging to him, provided he can prove that it is his principal residence.
Professionals Suspension of payment of claims during a judicial liquidation When a company is in the process of judicial liquidation, its creditors no longer have the right to claim payment of their debts directly from the company.
Professional Updated energy checklist, essential support for companies The Energy Crisis Committee offers business leaders a checklist, which has just been updated, to help them make the right decisions when it comes to...
Professionals CFE payment deadline on December 15The tax notices for the business property tax (CFE) are online. Liable companies have until December 15, 2023 to pay the balance.
Professionals Bercy launches "Rencontres de la simplification de la vie des entreprises The government recently launched a public consultation aimed at business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Professionals Launch of the 12th Industry Week In 2023, Industry Week will be held from November 27 to December 3, providing an opportunity to promote the sector's professions to the general public.
Professionals Accessibility fund supports local shops and establishments Since November 2, small businesses have been able to apply for assistance in financing part of their work.
Professionals New features for the National Register of Companies A decree issued on October 17 lays down new provisions concerning the registration and correction of information entered in the National Register of Companies (RNE).
Professionals Failure to provide a statement of natural and technological risks does not result in termination of the commercial lease The fact that a lessor fails to provide a statement of natural and technological risks that is less than 6 months old is not sufficient reason to terminate the lease....
Professionals Local business taxation mapped city by city The Direction générale des Finances publiques (DGFIP) has launched a new tool presenting local business tax data in the form of dynamic maps.
Professionals Generalized electronic invoicing: timetable unveiled The obligation for VAT-registered businesses to use electronic invoicing will apply from 2026.
Professionals Electronic invoicing: how to get started? Now that the timetable for the widespread introduction of electronic invoicing has recently been unveiled, companies may find it difficult to navigate their way through the software available on the market...
Professionals The European VIDA Directive and its impact on e-commerce In December 2022, the European Commission presented a draft directive called VIDA (Directive on VAT in the Digital Age), which has since been approved by the...
Professionals Guichet unique: no more paper forms Companies can no longer submit paper forms to the registries, except in the case of certain exceptional formalities.
Professionals Help! helps self-employed workers in difficulty The French social security organizations have joined forces to offer "Help!", a special service for self-employed workers in difficulty.
Professionals Wrong VAT rate: what consequences for the craftsman? Companies are responsible for collecting VAT on behalf of the government. In the event of an error in calculating the rate, it is not possible to claim a supplement from the customer.
Professionals Italy, a pioneer in electronic invoicing Italy is a pioneer in electronic invoicing. Today, almost 8 out of 10 companies use electronic invoicing.
Professionals E-invoicing reform postponed by a year Already in place since 2020 in the public sector, the dematerialization of invoices issued in France between companies subject to VAT has finally been postponed.
Professionals The French government uses dormant bank accounts to increase funding for associations The French government has announced its intention to increase funding for small associations by almost 20 million euros by tapping into inactive bank accounts.
Professionals What is the notice period for terminating an established business relationship? Producers, distributors and service providers who abruptly terminate an established commercial relationship without offering their partners sufficient notice are liable.
Professionals Commercial premises: work prescribed by the authorities is the responsibility of the lessor A landlord who receives a notice from the authorities requiring him to carry out restoration work on his commercial premises cannot require his tenant to do the work....
Professionals Withholding tax for the self-employed in 2024: when and how to opt for quarterly instalments? Self-employed workers, to benefit from quarterly withholding tax, you need to opt for this system by the deadline.
Professionals Recovery of social security contributions from the personal assets of sole traders A decree issued on July 17 sets the thresholds applicable to the recovery of social security contributions from an entrepreneur's personal assets.
Professionals Electronic invoicing postponed The Ministry of the Economy has announced the postponement of the generalization of electronic invoicing, an obligation that was due to come into force on July 1, 2024.
Professionals Insufficient shareholders' equity: new rules apply The decree of July 25, 2023 sets out new rules to be applied when a company's shareholders' equity falls below half of its share capital.
Professionals Over 80% of companies still in business after 3 years A recent INSEE study shows that financial and insurance companies have a higher survival rate than sole proprietorships.
Professionals Launch of the Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' platform 2023 sees the launch of the Mon Accompagnateur Rénov' accreditation application platform, which has been extended to private players since July 3.
Professionals 3006, a toll-free number for business start-ups The Chambers of Trades and Crafts now offer a toll-free number, 3006, to answer questions from craftspeople.
Professionals Business climate remains stable in France in July The business climate remained relatively stable in July, according to INSEE.
Professionals Unannounced tax inspections: procedures and consequences If tax officials turn up at a company's door without warning, it's probably an unannounced tax audit.
Professionals When to file a declaration of confidentiality for annual financial statements? A company can opt to keep its annual financial statements confidential, so that they are not made public, in whole or in part.
Professionals Tax relief: how is interest on arrears calculated? When the tax authorities are obliged to reimburse a taxpayer for a tax rebate, interest on arrears is charged.
Professionals Omissions on invoices: beware of penalties In the event of an omission or error on an invoice, the professional incurs a flat-rate tax fine of 15 euros.
Professionals No more paper till receipts from August 1 Initially scheduled for January 1, then April 1, the end of automatic receipt printing will finally take effect on August 1.
Professionals New rules for meat origin on takeaways from October 1 The country of origin of beef, pork, poultry and lamb will be compulsory for takeaway restaurants.
Professionals Essential aid for damaged businesses Following the damage and looting of several businesses, the government has announced a number of support measures.
Professionals Challenges and benefits for businesses with the end of the copper network The copper network, which provides telephone, Internet and TV services, is gradually being phased out and replaced by fiber optics.
Professionals Electronic invoicing: equip yourself to stay competitive Get ready now for electronic invoicing, which will be mandatory by 2024-2026, depending on the size of your company. Think about your IT equipment.
Professionals Obligation to transmit transaction data: which companies are affected? From July 2024 to January 2026, all companies established in France will have to progressively adopt the receipt and issue of electronic invoices, as well as the obligation to...
Professionals From paper filing to expert mode: a new era for annual accounts With the aim of simplifying the filing of annual accounts on the one-stop shop, INPI has introduced an "expert mode" since April 27.
Professionals One-stop shop ready to serve businesses from June 30 The long-awaited one-stop shop will be officially launched on June 30, following the government's announcement.
Professionals Canvassing: uninformed customers do not have to pay for services provided Consumers do not have to pay for services if they have not been informed of their right of withdrawal.
Professionals Unjustified retention of a partner in an SCP: damages are not tax-deductible Expenses incurred by a partner in an SCP to retain his shares in the partnership when he has ceased his professional activity cannot be deducted from his...
Professionals Requalifying a rental contract as a commercial lease: what is the limitation period? In a recent decision, the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) ruled on the starting point of the limitation period for an action to requalify a rental contract as a commercial...
Professionals Polygraphe, a tool to identify false online reviews Developed by the DGCCRF, Polygraphe aims to combat false reviews on online consumer platforms.
Professionals How will I receive invoices from my suppliers from July 1, 2024? Get ready for the change from July 1, 2024: all businesses, without exception, will have to receive electronic invoices from their suppliers in order to combat...
Professionals 2 procedures for securing electronic invoices A decree issued on May 16 specifies the procedures for securing invoices sent electronically.
Professionals A major reform for the craft industry: new Code to come into force in July On March 28, the French President signed the decree establishing the legislative part of the Code de l'Artisanat.
Professionals Exemption from payroll tax: clarifications from the Conseil d'État In a recent ruling, the French Conseil d'Etat (the highest administrative court in France) clarifies the conditions required for exemption from payroll tax.
Professionals When does the warranty against hidden defects apply? To benefit from the warranty against hidden defects, the buyer must inform the seller of the use he intends to make of the item purchased.
Professionals Conditions of validity for subletting commercial premises When a commercial lease has been sublet without the lessor's consent, the lessor cannot sue the subtenant.
Professionals CFE and CVAE: 2 instalments due by June 15 at the latest Companies now have just a few weeks to pay their CFE and CVAE online.
Professionals What's new on the bodacc website? In 2022, the bodacc (Bulletin des annonces civiles et commerciales) surveyed users to find out what they thought of the website. The results were...
Professionals Building: ways to contain the rise in construction prices Construction prices remain high, mainly due to inflation in materials prices.
Professionals Simplified rules for the liberal professions: a major reform for their attractiveness The reform of SELs (sociétés d'exercice libéral) aims to simplify the rules applicable to the liberal professions and make them more attractive.
Professionals The new Urssaf inspection procedure An April 12 decree modifies and improves the Urssaf inspection procedure. Here's what you need to know.
Professionals Door-to-door sales contracts: the burden of proof lies with the seller In the event of disagreement over the provision of contractual information in the context of an off-premises sale, the professional seller must prove that he has complied with his obligations...
Professionals Dark stores are warehouses according to the Conseil d'État In a recent decision, the French Conseil d'Etat has qualified dark stores as warehouses within the meaning of the town planning code and the Paris local town planning scheme.
Professionals MLP regulations to change in 2024 From September 1, 2024, the rules governing changes of legal form for sociétés civiles professionnelles will change for the sake of greater clarity.
Professionals How to find a business premises close to home? There are many advantages to finding a business premises close to home that is suited to your needs. Here are a few tips to help you do just that...
Professionals How to prepare for the 2023 financial year-end? Most companies close their accounts on December 31. From January through to the deadline for filing the 2023 tax return (May 18 for...
Professionals Launch of a scheme to help businesses set up in rural communities The Direction Générale des Entreprises (DGE) and the Agence Nationale de la Cohésion des Territoires (ANCT) are launching a scheme to support the installation of shops in rural communities.
Professionals Specificities and taboos of B2B sales BtoB sales have a number of characteristics that distinguish them from BtoC sales. One of these is that the end-user of the product or service is not directly the customer...
Professionals Unpaid invoices: what is the time limit for taking legal action against a consumer? The law is particularly protective of consumers in the event of an unpaid bill to a professional.
Professionals The time has come for companies to file their 2023 tax returns What do the various returns entail, and what are the deadlines beyond which companies risk penalties?
Professionals Electronic invoicing: the scope of e-reporting of transaction data E-reporting involves transmitting certain billing and payment data to the tax authorities.
Professionals Purchasing pooling on the rise in the corporate sector Faced with rising prices, more and more companies are turning to pooled purchasing.
Professionals Electronic invoicing: the first steps to follow From July 1, 2024, all businesses will have to accept electronic invoices. Electronic invoices will be issued progressively between 2024 and 2026.
Professionals Is your company concerned by the obligation to issue electronic invoices? From July 1, 2024, certain companies will have to comply with a new obligation: issue electronic invoices for all their commercial transactions.
Professionals Why should an association apply for a SIRET number? Registration in the SIRENE register is not compulsory for associations. However, it is highly recommended.
Professionals Partial reopening of Infogreffe until June 30 for certain administrative procedures The Infogreffe portal has been partially reactivated following major malfunctions at the one-stop shop for company formalities.
Professionals Electronic invoicing mandatory from 2024 On January 1, 2020, companies became obliged to issue electronic invoices. It is set to become more widespread according to a precise timetable.
Professionals Construction: production costs stabilize at a high level Despite some stabilization, production costs remain high in the construction industry, and are set to remain so in 2023.
Professionals Construction: buoyant activity for equipment manufacturers in 2022 The French construction equipment and materials sector has forecast an increase in activity in 2022, both in terms of value and volume.
Professionals VAT and the financing of public services: a reminder from the Cour des Comptes (French Audit Office) In a report, the Conseil des prélèvements obligatoires, part of the Cour des Comptes, reminds us of the objective of VAT yield.
Professionals New measures for self-employed work stoppages in 2023 The Social Security Financing Act for 2023 includes several derogatory measures concerning work stoppages for self-employed workers most affected by the crisis...
Professionals Self-employed: what daily benefits are available for sick leave? The daily allowance system for self-employed workers is subject to strict rules.
Professionals Self-employed workers: lower social security contributions A decree published in December by the government reduces the sickness and maternity contributions of certain self-employed workers.
Professionals Business power cuts: is the loss of perishable goods covered by insurers? In the event of a power cut, the loss of perishable foodstuffs suffered by businesses is not systematically covered by insurance.
Professionals Businesses face higher penalties for late payment of invoices The ECB has raised its interest rates, which should lead to an increase in the penalties due by a company for late payment of its invoice.
Professionals Excessive insurance fees: ACPR warns professionals The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution has called on insurers to be more transparent about the fees they charge.
Professionals Associations: it is now compulsory to declare donations received Non-profit organizations are now required to declare donations received and tax receipts issued.
Professionals Asian stock markets destabilized by protests in China After a weekend of demonstrations against the Chinese government's zero Covid policy, Asian stock markets are down.
Professionals A commercial lease can only be renewed with the tacit agreement of the tenant. The renewal of a commercial lease must be tacitly and unequivocally accepted by the tenant.
Professionals 300 financial institutions call on companies to reduce their carbon footprint CDP is calling on the 1,000 most polluting companies to adopt serious carbon reduction targets.
Professionals Real estate market tense up All players in the sector have observed a rise in mortgage rates since the beginning of the year, which is not without consequences.
Professionals General strike on Tuesday, October 18: what disruptions can be expected? On Tuesday October 18, a day of cross-industry mobilization will lead to disruptions in several sectors.
Professionals Fintech Bizao accelerates its expansion in Africa Founded in 2019, the French startup plans to pursue its development in Africa while continuing to design new products and services.
Professional Electricity: RTE to return 1 billion euros to customers in 2023 At the beginning of 2023, the high-voltage line operator will redistribute more than 1 billion euros in surplus revenue to its customers.
Professionals Retailers closed during Covid-19 must pay rent In a decision handed down on June 30, the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) rejected the request of retailers wishing to circumvent their obligation to pay rent due to the...
Professionals Fuel costs per kilometer: higher scales in 2021 The tax authorities have published the fuel expenses scale for the 2021 tax return, to be filed in spring 2022.
Professionals Law to promote self-employed professional activity published The bill in favor of independent professional activity, known as the "Independent Plan", was definitively adopted on February 8, 2022.
Professionals Olympic Games: how do banks support athletes? From sponsorship to financial education, banks - and Groupe BPCE in particular - are doing their utmost to support top-level athletes.
Professionals Covid: exceptional financial assistance for the self-employed and self-entrepreneurs The government is once again reinforcing its arsenal of measures to support those hardest hit by the health crisis.
Professionals Biotech and e-health: sectors boosted by the pandemic In the biotech and e-health sectors, boosted by the health crisis, startups received record funding in 2021.
Professionals Ensuring that a bank or insurance intermediary is authorized Before taking out a loan, insurance contract or financial product, you need to check that the intermediary offering it is authorized to operate.
Professionals British fintech Checkout valued at $40 billion Online payment platform fintech Checkout.com is now valued at $40 billion following a recent fundraising round.
Professionals Companies: Omicron-related absenteeism remains limited Despite a surge in Omicron-related Covid-19 cases, employers' associations report that absenteeism in companies remains limited.
Professionals Personal data: Fintech Slimpay sanctioned by the CNIL Fast-growing fintech Slimpay has been sanctioned for exposing the banking data of 12 million customers over a 4-year period.
Professionals What is the status of the business owner's spouse or partner? Spouses who regularly participate in the company's activities are required to choose one of the following statuses: collaborator, associate or employee.
Professionals Internationalization, the next challenge for French fintech? Despite record fund-raising in 2021, French startups are still struggling to establish their model internationally.
Professionals The EU wants to step up the fight against shell companies The European Commission has proposed a directive to tighten regulations on shell companies in the fight against tax evasion.
Professionals Associations required to sign a republican commitment contract In order to apply for subsidies or accreditation, associations will be required to sign a republican commitment contract.
Professionals Payment terminals: secure technologies? The PAX Global affair highlights the security issues associated with the various technologies on which payment terminals are based.
Professionals Internal carbon pricing: companies take the lead Aware of the risks associated with climate change, several companies have decided to apply a carbon price to themselves.
Professionals Falling number of corporate failures hurts restructuring sector Restructuring professionals, specialists in helping companies in difficulty, are confronted with a fall in the number of insolvencies.
Professional Fractional payments: Stripe and Klarna sign a strategic partnership The fintechs Stripe and Klarna have signed a strategic partnership to take a bigger share of the fractional payment market.
Professionals Tech sector lacks candidates There aren't enough professionals in the Tech professions, which are highly sought-after by companies undergoing digital transformation. Find out more.