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Residence Permits · France

France Entrepreneur Visa.

For freelancers and small business owners — work freely with European clients from France.

Overview

What is the Entrepreneur Visa?

The Entrepreneur Visa (entrepreneur/profession libérale) allows freelancers and small business owners to establish themselves in France and work with EU clients. The micro-enterprise (auto-entrepreneur) regime applies a tax rate of ~20–23%. Turnover is capped at €77,700/year under the micro regime. Real activity must be demonstrated at each renewal.

~3–4 monthsProcessing
~20–23%Tax Rate
FullWork Rights
€77,700/yr microTurnover Limit

Requirements

What You'll Need

Business Plan

Detailed business plan describing your activity, clients, and financial projections.

Ministry of Economy Approval

Official recognition of your business project — we manage this process.

French SP (auto-entrepreneur)

Registration as an auto-entrepreneur in France.

Accommodation Proof

Rental contract or attestation d'hébergement in France.

Health Insurance

Private health cover valid in France.

Clean Criminal Record

Clean certificate from your country of origin.

How It Works

From Consultation to Approval

01

Consultation

We review your activity and plan the application strategy.

02

Business Plan

We write the business plan for ministerial approval.

03

Ministry Approval

We manage the official recognition process with the Ministry of Economy.

04

Document Preparation

We compile the full dossier with translations and personal documents.

05

Consulate + SP Registration

We prepare you for the consulate appointment and register your auto-entrepreneur in France on arrival.

Pricing

Comprehensive fee — everything included.

All fees are agreed in writing before work begins.

Entrepreneur Visa

€5,000

Included

  • Consultation (incl. tax advice)
  • Business plan
  • Ministry approval
  • Full document pack
  • Translations
  • Forms
  • Motivation letter
  • Insurance help
  • Consulate appointment booking
  • Visa validation
  • SP opening in France

Not Included

  • Health insurance
  • Visa fee

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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