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VSE/SME Data protection: Publication of an RGPD guide for VSEs/SMEs The European Data Protection Committee (EDPS) recently published an RGPD guide specifically designed for VSEs/SMEs.
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.
VSEs/SMEs Unfitness for work: the imprescriptibility of the employer's breach of the employer's safety obligation The statute of limitations for the employer's breach of its safety obligation does not prevent the employee from contesting his dismissal for incapacity.
VSE/SME Cybermalveillance.gouv.fr report on cyberattacks in 2023 In 2023, the IT threat level in France continued to rise.
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....
SMES SMEs: export assistance simplified and extended The French government has announced a series of new measures designed to help companies expand their business abroad.
VSE/SME Administrative simplification: initial results of consultation with entrepreneurs The French Minister of the Economy recently unveiled the first results of the public consultation on administrative simplification.
VSE/SME Crisis recovery procedure extended for 2 years The crisis exit treatment procedure, initially introduced by the law of May 31, 2021 for small businesses in difficulty, has been renewed...
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.
VSE/SME Mission Transition Écologique: the new platform designed to help VSEs and SMEs in their approach The "Mission Transition Écologique" platform is designed to help VSEs and SMEs access the most appropriate assistance for their situation.
VSE/SME Ecological transition for VSEs and SMEs: aid schemes deemed too complex While there are currently 340 eco-transition aids available to businesses, it can be difficult for them to access them easily.
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...
Accidentsat work and occupational diseases: deadline for registration for the AT/MP account on 11 December Mandatory for any company covered by the general scheme, regardless of its workforce, registration for the AT/MP account must be done before 11 December.
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 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).
VSE/SME An Urssaf inspection may be deemed irregular The Urssaf can have a tax reassessment annulled by a judge if certain procedures are not rigorously respected, as recently happened to a company.
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 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.
VSE/SME The right to protection of personal data is not absolute The right to protection of personal data is not absolute, says the French Supreme Court in a recent ruling. Let's decipher this decision.
VSE/SME Micro-entrepreneurs: option to opt for lump-sum payment until September 30 Active micro-entrepreneurs have until September 30, 2023 to opt for the lump-sum payment at source.
SMALL BUSINESSES Tax authorities have the right to check the existence and amount of tax loss carryforwards from statute-barred years. The tax authorities have the right to verify the existence and amount of losses carried forward from previous tax years for which the statute of limitations has expired.
VSE/SME Small communications agencies: malfunctions observed in local authority tenders Local authorities issue invitations to tender that pose challenges for small communications agencies, placing them in tricky situations.
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.
VSE/SME Allocation of the balance of the taxe d'apprentissage possible since August 28 The balance of the taxe d'apprentissage (apprenticeship tax) can now be allocated to the relevant establishments and training courses via the SOLTéA platform.
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.
VSE/SME Risks in the workplace: focus on the "Captage fumées de diesel" prevention subsidy To protect the health of their employees, certain companies can benefit from the "Captage fumées de diesel" prevention subsidy.
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 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 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.
SMALL BUSINESSES Import/export: towards a single EORI SIREN number Companies carrying out import/export operations must have an EORI number. Since April 5, 2023, this unique Community number can be based on the SIREN.
VSE/SME The "guichet d'aide au paiement des factures de gaz et d'électricité de mars et avril" is open until August 31. The "guichet d'aide au paiement des factures d'énergie" for the submission of applications for the months of March and April is now open.
VSE/SME Tax audit: when to contact the departmental contact? In the event of difficulty during and/or after a tax audit, the taxpayer can contact the auditor's line manager and the departmental contact.
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...
VSE/SME Electricity buffer and tariff shield: submission of eligibility certificate postponed Businesses eligible for the electricity buffer or the tariff shield have until June 30, 2023 to send their supplier a certificate of eligibility for one of these two...
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.
VSE/SME Acts or deliberations of a shareholders' meeting contrary to the articles of association of an SAS may be annulled Extra-statutory deeds that do not comply with SAS bylaws may be annulled.
VSE/SME Temporary goodwill depreciation scheme The Finance Act 2022 introduced a temporary measure aimed at stimulating the economy after the Covid crisis, which allows tax deductions for the depreciation of goodwill...
VSE/SME What level of information should be given to companies during a tax audit of computerized accounting systems? The Conseil d'Etat has issued new clarifications concerning the level of information to be given to a company in the event of a tax audit of computerized accounting.
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.
SMALL BUSINESSES Small businesses: streamlined accounting obligations Whatever their legal form, small businesses must comply with certain accounting rules.
VSE/SME Capital losses: a more flexible adjustment procedure The adjustment procedure applicable to companies whose shareholders' equity has fallen below half their share capital has recently been made more flexible.
VSE/SME In the event of cessation of activity, the collective bargaining agreement does not apply According to the Conseil d'Etat, a collective bargaining agreement cannot be concluded in a context of economic difficulties for the company, or in other situations listed in the French Employment Code....
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.
VSE/SME Cyber attack on a company: compensation conditional on filing a complaint With hacking and malicious acts on the increase in recent years, the cyber insurance framework is evolving.
VSE/SME How to account for expense claims An expense report is a document that covers all expenses incurred by a member of staff in the course of his or her work, using his or her own funds....
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.
VSE/SME Co-management of a SARL: the individual liability of a co-manager may be engaged The fact that a SARL is managed by several people does not mean that only one of the managers can be held individually liable.
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.
Company founders How long does it take to open a micro-business? Anyone wishing to set up their own business must first choose their status. The simplest, quickest and least costly way to set up a business...
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.
VSE/SME Business insolvencies at their highest since 2015 In one year, bankruptcies have risen by over 16% in the European Union.
VSE/SME Practical guide to the 2022 research tax credit published The French Ministry of Higher Education and Research has just published a guide to the 2022 research tax credit on its website.
VSE/SME Clarification from the French tax authorities on VAT liability for payments on account for the supply of goods Since January 1, VAT has been payable on advance payments for the supply of goods.
VSE/SME EMP repayment can be spread over 10 years Bruno Le Maire recently confirmed that companies that have taken out a state-guaranteed loan will be able to spread repayment over 10 years.
VSE/SME Setting up a profit-sharing scheme through a unilateral decision within the company The aim of profit-sharing is to involve employees in the success and smooth running of the company. It is optional and involves the payment of bonuses.
VSE/SME Micro-entrepreneurs: how to obtain payment for unpaid invoices? Late payment, underpayment, refusal to pay... micro-entrepreneurs are not immune to unpaid invoices.
VSE/SME Urssaf helps companies cope with rising energy prices Faced with the difficulties encountered by small and medium-sized businesses due to rising gas and electricity prices, Urssaf is offering assistance by granting...
VSE/SME RNE, the new platform for company registration since January 1 The National Business Register has become the single register for French companies. From now on, this organization will centralize all information concerning structures operating on the French market...
SMALL BUSINESSES CFEs replaced by the one-stop shop for business formalities As of January 1, 2023, all business start-up, modification and cessation formalities must be carried out online via the one-stop shop for business formalities (guichet unique des formalités...
VSE/SME Business formalities: one-stop-shop back-up procedure in the event of malfunctioning A decree dated December 28 sets out the terms and conditions of the emergency procedure applicable in the event of "serious operating difficulties" at the one-stop shop.
VSE/SME TVS replaced by tax on CO2 emissions and tax on emissions of atmospheric pollutants In 2023, the tax on company vehicles will be abolished and replaced by two new taxes to be paid in January.
VSE/SME Annual accounts: now filed via the one-stop shop As of January 1, companies required to file their annual financial statements must now do so via the "guichet électronique des formalités des entreprises".
VSE/SME Urssaf inspection: a 3-month limit for companies with fewer than 20 employees On January 1, the measure limiting the duration of Urssaf inspections to 3 months for companies with fewer than 20 employees was made permanent.
VSE/SME Business formalities: the one-stop shop causes concern Since the beginning of the year, all procedures and formalities for setting up, modifying or cancelling a business have been carried out via a one-stop shop.
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.
VSE/SME The government wants to encourage VSEs and SMEs to share in the value created within the company. The various value-sharing schemes are struggling to win over very small businesses. The government intends to convince them.
SMALL BUSINESSES From January 1, 2023, businesses, local authorities and associations will benefit from the electricity price buffer. In response to the explosion in energy prices, Bercy has announced the roll-out of the electricity buffer for consumers with business contracts.
VSE/SME Points to bear in mind for HR professionals in 2023 The role of human resources managers is constantly evolving to adapt to new trends. Let's take a look at what's in store for them in 2023.
Banks ING to close its last retail customer accounts Following its decision to withdraw from the French market, ING will soon be definitively closing the last accounts of its retail customers.
VSE/SME Invoicing: electronic invoicing, a revolution Initially perceived as an additional constraint by companies, the reform of electronic invoicing may turn out to be a good opportunity to modernize your business...
SMALL BUSINESSES Terms and conditions for the implementation of power cuts in businesses The government has unveiled the conditions for implementing the power cuts that businesses may have to contend with.
Professionals Associations: it is now compulsory to declare donations received Non-profit organizations are now required to declare donations received and tax receipts issued.
SMALL BUSINESSES VSEs and SMEs need to speed up e-invoicing rollout The new e-invoicing reform will be phased in between July 1, 2024 and January 1, 2026.
SMALL BUSINESSES Thermal renovation of housing: craftsmen want administrative simplification The red tape involved in obtaining the RGE label is holding back the deployment of thermal renovation work.
VSE/SME Filing a tax claim possible until December 31 It is possible for a company to contest a tax claim by submitting a request to the tax department. This is known as a contentious claim.
VSE/SME Supply of goods : VAT payable on advance payments from 2023 On January 1, VAT liability for the supply of goods will change slightly.
VSE/SME Closing the books: how to avoid an anxiety-inducing period? For most companies, the festive season is also the end of their financial year. This is often a time of...
SMALL BUSINESSES Businesses concerned about the risk of power cuts With January shaping up to be a complex month in terms of electricity supply, businesses are trying to prepare for the risk of load shedding.
VSE/SME Apply to SIE for a 2022 CET rebate Subject to certain conditions, you may be eligible for a rebate on the territorial economic contribution for 2022.
Banks PGE Résilience could be extended by a year The state-guaranteed Resilience loan, designed to help businesses impacted by the war in Ukraine, could be extended until December 31, 2023.
VSE/SME How to prepare for the 2022 financial year-end? December 31 is generally chosen as the closing date for the financial year, as it corresponds to the end of the calendar year.
Individuals Financial difficulties: the Banque de France answers 3414 The Banque de France's telephone information services have been centralized into a single national number, 3414.
SMALL BUSINESSES Energy bills: a new one-stop shop for businesses Companies that do not benefit from the tariff shield can apply for state aid via a new one-stop shop.
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.
VSE/SME The articles of association set the conditions for dismissal of an SAS director In a recent decision, the French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) ruled that the terms and conditions for the dismissal of a SAS executive are set out in the company's bylaws.
VSE/SME What are the 4 new mandatory statements on invoices? A recent decree, which came into force on October 10, requires companies to include 4 new items of information on invoices.
VSE/SME Businesses: PGE Resilience extended to the end of the year Set up to support companies economically affected by the war in Ukraine, the new state-guaranteed loan (PGE) has been extended until December 31, 2022.
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.
VSE/SME VAT group option available until October 31 at the latest The Finance Act for 2021 provides for the creation of a specific scheme known as "Groupe TVA" applicable from 2023.
Banks Turkey: MIR payment cards suspended by Isbank and Denizbank Following recent statements by the US Treasury, 2 of the 5 Turkish banks using Russian MIR bankcards have backed down.
Individuals Payment giants to better track gun sales A new merchant code will enable payment giants Visa, Mastercard and American Express to better track gun sales.
VSE/SME Repayment of state-guaranteed loans: VSEs in difficulty To cope with the economic shock caused by the Covid-19 crisis, the government set up an exceptional aid scheme in 2020: state-guaranteed loans...
SMALL BUSINESSES How are companies anticipating soaring energy prices? Office managers and company directors are looking for ways to limit the rise in their energy bills this winter.
Banks Banks take steps to reduce energy consumption With the threat of electricity shortages looming over Europe this winter, banks are implementing a series of measures.
Banks Neobank Vybe placed in compulsory liquidation Vybe went into receivership on July 12. Its 40,000 customers will soon no longer have access to its services.
VSE/SME Cessation of payments: when should it be declared? When a company is unable to pay its debts with its available assets, it is in a situation of cessation of payments or bankruptcy.
Banks Australia: neobanks face competition from traditional banks One after another, Australia's neobanks are winding down their operations. The latest is the Volt neobank.
Banks Non-reimbursement of bank fraud: UFC-Que Choisir files a complaint The UFC-Que Choisir association has filed a complaint against 12 banks, accusing them of failing to reimburse customers who have fallen victim to fraud.
Individuals Banking incident charges fall for vulnerable customers The average annual bank charges for the most vulnerable customers fell by 17% in 2021, according to the latest report from the Banking Inclusion Observatory.
Banks Inflation: banks must resume wage talks With inflation rising rapidly, banks have no choice but to resume pay talks as soon as possible.
Banks Financial authorities take aim at WhatsApp American and European financial authorities are keeping a close eye on the use of encrypted messaging in investment banking.
Banks United States: SEC makes greenwashing a priority The U.S. securities regulator wants to increase the transparency of asset management companies with regard to their ESG funds.
VSE/SME State-supported Relance equity loans extended to 2023 A May 5 decree extends government-backed equity loans until December 31, 2023.
VSE/SME Shareholders' agreement: beware of the non-competition clause Whether or not a non-competition clause is included in a shareholders' agreement, it must meet certain conditions of validity. Here's how.
Individuals UFC-Que Choisir denounces banking incident fees A press release published on Tuesday June 7 by the consumer association UFC-Que Choisir denounces the high level of charges for banking incidents.
Banks Russia moves ever closer to default Unable to pay interest on its dollar-denominated debt due to US sanctions, Russia is close to default.
Banks Russian companies: payment defaults on the increase As a result of the financial sanctions imposed by Europe and its allies, Russian companies are increasingly defaulting on their payments.
Individuals When tobacconists become bank branches After opening Nickel accounts and Loomis ATMs, tobacconists are now offering a new Brink's service.
Banks The impact of the war in Ukraine on the ruble market Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the ruble market, now tightly controlled by the Russian government, has undergone a metamorphosis.
SMALL BUSINESSES VAT and e-commerce: what rules apply? VAT rules for e-commerce have changed since July 1, 2021. Here's what you need to know.
VSE/SME Brexit: many trade flows interrupted between the UK and the EU A new study published by the London School of Economics shows that many British SMEs have given up exporting to the European Union.
Banks Beijing fears US sanctions At an emergency meeting on April 22, Chinese regulators voiced their fears of sanctions similar to those imposed on Russia.
Banks Banque de France to strengthen security of bank cheques The Banque de France has decided to reinforce the security of bank cheques, considered to be the most fraudulent means of payment in 2020.
VSE/SME Get free company information Pappers, Societe.ninja, LegalTile... Several companies offer free access to commercial register information.
Banks Europe takes new measures against Russian banks The 27 member states of the European Union have agreed a new round of sanctions against Russian banks.
SMALL BUSINESSES Cybersecurity: 7 ways to protect your business A security breach or the disclosure of confidential data can have serious consequences for a company's business.
Banks Swoon parent company placed in receivership Bad news for savers planning to turn against Swoon's parent company: Financière de Garantie has been placed in receivership.
SMALL BUSINESSES 3 key points for improving customer relations Customer satisfaction indicators, often overlooked, are a goldmine that can be exploited to improve your service strategy.
Start-ups A practical guide to successfully selling your startup The Galion Project and Edmond de Rothschild bank have published a practical guide to help entrepreneurs successfully sell their start-up.
VSE/SME Payment times: SMEs better than large companies As the effects of Covid-19 gradually fade, payment times are falling, particularly among SMEs.
Individuals Banking: Russian nationals in France penalized Since the start of the war in Ukraine, international sanctions have become increasingly severe, penalizing many Russian nationals abroad.
Banks How banks operating in Russia cope with cyber risk Fearing a higher risk of cyber attacks, banks operating in Russia are trying to isolate their local subsidiaries from the parent company.
VSE/SME Pôle emploi: opening up to competition to reduce unemployment? A recent note from the Conseil d'analyse économique (French Council for Economic Analysis) raises the possibility of opening up Pôle emploi to competition from private service providers.
Individuals The right to a bank account simplified from June 13 Individuals who are refused a bank account will soon be able to take their case to the Banque de France more quickly to assert their right to a bank account.
VSE/SME Telecommuting: how Covid prompted companies to reorganize The health crisis has prompted companies to adopt telecommuting on a massive scale, and the new form of the scheme seems to be taking hold. Here's an overview of the subject.
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.
Banks Bankruptcy threatens European subsidiary of Russian bank Sberbank Since the introduction of economic sanctions, coupled with massive withdrawals, bankruptcy threatens Sberbank's European subsidiary.
Banks Ukraine: the EU and its allies decide to exclude several Russian banks from Swift The European Union and its allies have decided to sanction Russia by excluding several of its banks from the Swift network.
Banks Right to an account: a decree will simplify the procedure The right-to-account procedure, considered too complex and time-consuming, will be simplified by a decree expected in mid-March.
VSE/SME Short contracts: bonus-malus does not influence employers' practices The government's proposed alternatives to short-term contracts do not seem to be appealing to employers. We take a closer look.
SMALL BUSINESSES Businesses: 5 security reflexes before executing a transfer Fraudulent bank transfers are a real threat to businesses of all sizes. How can you prevent them?
Individuals New measures to help sick people access housing Members of parliament, meeting in a joint committee, have agreed on two measures to help sick people access housing.
Banks Cyber attack: authorities urged to communicate better with the public The European Systemic Risk Board calls on financial authorities to communicate better with the public in the event of a cyber attack.
VSE/SME Quotes: why include a price revision clause? Faced with rising raw material, transport and energy costs, companies are forced to increase their prices in order to maintain their margins.
Individuals Amazon to continue accepting Visa cards in the UK American e-commerce giant Amazon has reversed its decision to stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the UK.
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.
VSE/SME Increase in disputes linked to supply difficulties Faced with supply difficulties, companies are having to deal with an increase in disputes linked to shortages.
Banks Citigroup bank to lay off unvaccinated employees The American bank has informed its employees that they will be dismissed if they do not vaccinate within the next few days.
Banks Savings: ING closes certain French customer accounts Dutch online bank ING has closed several hundred thousand inactive accounts.
Individuals What you need to know to change bank Switching banks is made easier by the bank mobility service, but certain precautions still need to be taken.
Professionals Internationalization, the next challenge for French fintech? Despite record fund-raising in 2021, French startups are still struggling to establish their model internationally.
Banks US banks: 36 hours to report a cyber incident Telecommuting, which was stepped up during the pandemic, left banks highly exposed to cyber risk.
Banks JP Morgan: $200 million fine for WhatsApp messages New York bank JP Morgan is to be fined $200 million for unsecured business communications via WhatsApp and SMS.
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.
VSE/SME Help with rents and rental charges, a new scheme for businesses The "rents and rental charges" aid is a new support scheme for companies affected by the health crisis. Find out more.
VSE/SME How to obtain a SIRET number Getting ready to set up your own business? Find out how to obtain a SIRET number.
Banks IBAN discrimination: authorities to impose sanctions The French authorities have decided to impose sanctions on players who discriminate against IBANs.
VSE/SME The budget landing: how to anticipate the 2021 accounting close? Anticipating the 2021 financial year will help you prepare for the year ahead, which promises to be a crucial one for many companies.
SMALL BUSINESSES What is the procedure for transferring a patent? The owner of a patent can transfer it, lease it or contribute it to a company by completing the necessary formalities. Find out how.
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.
Banks Excessive bank charges on inheritance fees According to a study by UFC-Que Choisir, inheritance fees charged by French banks are excessive and opaque.
Banks Cybersecurity: the Financial Stability Board wants common practices To improve the fight against cyber risk, the G20 Financial Stability Board wants to harmonize the practices of different countries.
Banks Banks: Covid has accelerated digital transformation Over the past 18 months, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed customer habits, forcing banks to speed up their digital transformation.
VSE/SME What is the purpose of an EORI number for a company? Some companies need an EORI number to complete customs formalities within the EU. Here's how.
VSE/SME Managing business assets: what's new in the Pacte Dutreil? More than a thousand amendments have been tabled to the 2022 Finance Bill, some of which concern transfer duties and in particular the Dutreil Pact....
VSE/SME Low-value receivables: what to do in the event of non-payment? Given the cost of legal proceedings, companies are generally reluctant to collect small claims. However, there are some solutions you should be aware of.