Financial Advice

About Us | Individuals | Businesses

Advice France was set up by Sarah Vedrenne to provide advice to English-speaking clients on the best way to set up their personal affairs and businesses in France.

Sarah is a bilingual French accountant with a bachelor's degree in management and finance and a  master's degree in accounting and finance. Using the savoir-faire of her extensive professional experience in English and French businesses, she can suggest solutions across a range of areas which will help you to achieve your goals with total peace of mind.

Sarah has a substantial portfolio of English speaking clients who have already benefitted from her service. She will discuss your requirements with you in total confidence and provide you with a quality personalised service to guide you through the maze of paperwork and regulations in plain, jargon-free language.

Sarah advises English speaking clients who wish to reside, work or set up a business in France. She provides advice on their rights and obligations in terms of social security and taxation.

Advice France will :

• provide all necessary information
• estimate your personal taxation liabilities
• assist you with your taxation and social security registration
• assist with your dealings with the tax and social security authorities

a) Who must make a tax return in France ?

• Everyone domiciled in France for 6 months and 1 day, whether or not they have any earnings. All income must be declared, whether from France or overseas sources.
• People not domiciled in France but who have income earned in France or if they own one or more properties in France.

b) Health Insurance

• Investigate the available options which offer the best health insurance cover.
• Help you find the best sources of information for your needs

c) Other services

• Explain your entitlements to family allowances, lodging allowances etc..

Advice France advise clients on the best way of establishing a professional occupation in France, in particular by explaining the many possible forms of legal entity (sole proprietor, limited company...) and the various tax regimes. We will guide you through accounting, taxation and social contribution aspects of your business.

a) Legal Entity - "Le statut juridique"

The choice of legal entity is important to make sure it meets your needs and does not prove to be a handicap.  Sometimes it is imposed by the choice of business activity. Each solution comprises advantages and disadvantages which need to be carefully considered before deciding.

b) Taxation Regime - "Le régime fiscal"

The tax system is often related to the choice of the legal entity of your company. However, certain tax options are not final and evolve/move according to the volume of your business.

c) Your obligations

• accounting
• taxation
• social security
• legal

Advice France provide the services required for clients to meet these obligations.