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#48 What are the exemptions from healthcare plan affiliation?
In this video we will explain you what are the exemptions from healthcare plan affiliation.
# 52 What is profit sharing and when does it apply to your business
A new video about profit sharing and how this work in France.
#1 Is it difficult to set up a new business in France?
We facilitate the process of setting-up your business in France.
#10 Do we always need to set-up a French subsidiary?
Details on different legal alternatives to set up a business in France
#11 What are the compagny's obligations in term of health?
The company has obligations to employees in terms of health.
#12 - Could we have a short glimpse of the permanent establishment?
The purpose of this video is to present, in a short glimpse, the tax rules and the definition of a permanent establishment in France.
#13 Do I have to update my insurance, death and disability contracts?
We explain you in this video how do you have to manage your insurance contracts.
#14 In which cases should a foreign company opt for a liaison office?
All about the liaison office in this video !
#15 How can the insurance broker support your employees regarding healthcare matters?
We explain you in this video how your insurance broker will support your employees during the life of the contract
#16 - Which legal structure to sep up?
This video compares the main French legal structures set up by investors.
#17 - Do I need to nominate legal auditors from the very beginning of the business?
When is the appointment of an auditor required?
#18 What is important to know regarding commercial insurance?
In this video, we explain most important things to know regarding commercial insurance
#19 What compliance processes are used at the bank?
This video details what compliance processes are used at the bank.
#2 When setting up a company in France, what role does the bank play?
When setting up a company in France, the bank plays a key role in the registration process.
#20 How does insurance for motorised vehicules work in France?
All about insurance for the float of the vehicules of your French company.
#21 What type of saving plans can you set up for your employees?
In this video, we explain which saving plans you can set up for your employees.
#22 I need a legal domicile to register my company : what are my options?
To register a branch, a subsidiary or a liaison office, the structure needs a legal domicile in France. We explain you the options in this video.
#23 What are the rules regarding invoices?
This video describes French rules applicable on invoices.
#24 - What are the rules regarding paid annual leave
We detail the legal rules you eed to be aware of, regarding holidays days and RTT days, in France.
#25 What are the rules regarding benefits in kind ?
We explain you in this video which the rules regarding benefits in kind.
#26 - What are the respective responsibilities of an insurer and a payroll firm ?
In this video, you'll understand who is responsible for taking care of your employees' personal insurance, and the role of the outsourced payroll team.
#27 How about opening a current account ?
This video is about a French current business account.
#28 How does commercial real estate leasing work in France ?
Commercial real estate can be financed by leasing in France. This video explains how this works.
#29 How does factoring work in France?
Factoring in France.
#2a what role does the bank play ?
When setting up a company, what role does the bank play ? This video explains the process.
#3 What are the basic things to know before hiring in France?
We detail the elementary rules you need to be aware of, before you hire your first employee in France.
#30 How do I pay my obligations and what about direct debits in France?
We explain you in this video all about direct debits and obligations in France.
#31 - What is a French CPA
A French CPA belongs to a regulated profession. They engage their civil, criminal, and professional responsibility when they carry out a mission for a client.
#32 - Which documents are required to comply with French and accountancy rules ?
This video explains you the documents your accounting system must be able to provide , when having an entity in France
#33 Will the French subsidiary have to pay withholding taxes ?
When a French subsidiary pays dividends, interests or royalties to its foreign parent company, is there any withholding tax to pay ? Some answers in this video.
#34 How does Corporate Income Tax work in France?
French corporate income tax rate has recently decreased to 25%, from 2022. But how does CIT work in France ? We explain you all in this video.
#35 Should the French subsidiary be concerned by transfer pricing rules and obligations?
The French subsidiary belongs to an international group. Is it concerned by transfer pricing rules and obligations? Which document it has to fill? More details in this video.
#36 What about electronic invoicing in France?
The French government has introduced a law on the digitalization of all invoices between suppliers and customers, B to B and B to C by 2026.
This video explains how it works, its constraints and its opportunities.
This video explains how it works, its constraints and its opportunities.
#37 Which taxes to pay if the French subsidiary owns a property and how are they calculated?
This video provides you with detail on French local taxes : land tax, local business tax but also offices and parking taxes for Paris area.
#38 - How a remote tax audit is conducted in France ?
his video explains you the different steps and room for action, when having a remote tax audit in France
#39 How to close your insurance contracts ?
This video explains how to close your insurance contracts ?
#4 Who pays the complementary health insurance fee?
We detail the set up cost for the social insurance of your french employees.
#40 - Overview on the French research tax credit
This video is a summary of how Research Tax Credit and Credit on Innovation work in France.
#41: Are foreign individuals liable for property wealth tax in France ?
Any individual or legal entity holding real estate in France may be liable forproperty wealth tax in France. This video explains the tax consequences for non-resident people.
#42 How does a social security contributions audit work?
All corporate bodies or individuals liable for social security contributions or required to submit social security forms, may be subject to an audit.
This video explains you the steps of a Social audit and how to handle it.
This video explains you the steps of a Social audit and how to handle it.
#43 Is there a tax consolidation mechanism in France and how does it work?
This video details the French tax consolidation mechanism.
#44 Overview on the 3% tax on the market value on property
This video describes which entities are liable to the tax, which are exempted, and what is the tax compliance
#45: What are the employers’ obligations with regard to their employees personal income tax?
When a French company hires employees, it must withhold personal income tax from the amount of the salary paid to each employee.
#46 - The different employees’ thresholds in France and their HR consequences
Employers must monitor the evolution of their workforce in their French entities because each time a threshold is crossed, new obligations arise.
#47 - French private pension plan
There is a pension scheme for a specific category of workers that is paid for by the employer. This provides a supplementary income to employees at retirement age in the form of life annuities.
#49 What payments methods do clients use in France?
What are the payment methods used in France? Cheques, drafts, SEPA transfers and direct debits, card payments.
#5 What is the detailed process to set up a new company?
Different steps of the registration process of a new company in France
#50 What car finance options are available for my French company?
All about leasing in France
#51: How to finance my company equipment ?
Finance company equipment and cars, leasing.
#53 - Transfer of the healthcare and death disability plans
The portability allows the employees to remain covered by the insurance contracts even after their termination in the company, free of charge.
What coverage, for how long and in which conditions ?
What coverage, for how long and in which conditions ?
#54 - What to ensure before hiring a foreign employee – part 1
I explain in this video in which cases a work permit is not mandatory, who is concerned by the obligation to hold an authorization of work, and what to do with the work permit of the future employee.
In a second video, I will detail what to do if the future employee does not have a work permit in France, what are the financial commitments of the employer when hiring a foreign worker, and what are the penalties applicable in case of concealed work.
In a second video, I will detail what to do if the future employee does not have a work permit in France, what are the financial commitments of the employer when hiring a foreign worker, and what are the penalties applicable in case of concealed work.
#55 - What to ensure before hiring a foreign employee – part 2
I explain in this video what to do if the future employee does not have a work permit in France, what are the financial commitments of the employer when hiring a foreign worker, and what are the penalties applicable in case of concealed work. In a first video, I have explained in which cases a work permit is not mandatory, who is concerned by the obligation to hold an authorization of work, and what to do with the work permit of the future employee.
#56 How to qualify for Young Innovative Business status?
This video explains which criteria a French entity must met to be qualified for Young Innovative Business status.
#57 How can I incentivize my employees?
In this video, you will see how can you incentivize your employees.
#6 Why does the amount of share capital matter in France?
This video explains the impact of the amount of share capital in France.
#61 - Grants, Funding and Support
In France, there exists a diverse range of financial support aimed at assisting startups.
Programs are managed by various organizations operating at both the national and regional levels.
Programs are managed by various organizations operating at both the national and regional levels.
#62 - Choosing your registered office address
When setting up a company, the choice of registered office is a crucial parameter. You have 4 options for this strategic choice: 1. Domiciliation at home 2. Coworking spaces 3. Renting premises 4. Commercial domiciliation.
You need to clearly identify your needs in order to determine the best solution for your situation.
You need to clearly identify your needs in order to determine the best solution for your situation.
#63 - Have you considered using an outsourced CFO?
For a foreign company setting up in France, outsourcing a CFO can be an interesting solution for several reasons. It allows the company to comply with local accounting and tax regulations, focus on its core business, reduce costs and benefit from the expertise of an external professional.
#65 - How to terminate an employment contract?
There are several types of employment contract termination.
Resignation, dismissal, conventional termination.
Each type has its own rules and limits, which I briefly explain in this video.
Resignation, dismissal, conventional termination.
Each type has its own rules and limits, which I briefly explain in this video.
#66 Are non-resident subject to personal income tax in France?
This video explains when and how a non French tax resident is subject to personal income tax in France
#67 How is a non-resident property capital gain taxed in France?
You are a non French tax resident and you own a property in France. This video explains the various possibilities for total or partial exemption from capital gain tax.
#68 Tax and social security rules for stock-options awards for French employees of foreign groups
This video explains Tax and social security rules for stock-options awards for French employees of foreign groups.
#69- What is the right to error in tax matters?
This video explains how and when a taxpayer can correct its mistakes, without any tax penalties and with a reduction on late interest.
#7 Is the insurance free for employees?
We explain the social insurance that an employer must provide for its French employees.
#70 Which B-to-B services are taxable in France and who is the taxpayer for VAT purposes
This video explains VAT rules applicable for B-to-B services
#71 Increase in share capital
Increase share capital of your French company, how does that work?
#72 Payment control processess
This video is about payment processes used by banks.
#73 What about the importance of bank of France ratings?
The ratings of the Bank of France are important, this video explains how it works.
#8 Can I have online banking?
How works online banking in France?
#9 what are the main taxes my business will have to pay?
In this video, you can have an overview on the main French taxes due when operating a business in France.