What is micro-entrepreneur status in France?
Micro-entrepreneur is a simplified regime for individual businesses in France, with simplified registration, simplified accounting and social contributions calculated as a percentage of turnover rather than on a fixed schedule. It is available up to turnover limits set and updated by the authorities.
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How it works
Registration is done through the single business formalities window, and the business then declares turnover periodically to URSSAF, which calculates contributions directly from that declared amount. There is no separate corporate structure, since the business is run by the individual under their own name.
Commonly mixed up with
Micro-entrepreneur status is sometimes treated as a company form comparable to SAS or SARL. It is a tax and social contribution regime for an individual business, not a separate legal entity with its own liability shield.
What is micro-entrepreneur status in France?
| Knowledge, Paris | Business and finance |
|---|---|
| Short answer | Micro-entrepreneur is a simplified regime for individual businesses in France, with simplified registration, simplified accounting and social contributions calculated as a percentage of turnover rather than on a fixed schedule. It is available up to turnover limits set and updated by the authorities. |
| How it works | Registration is done through the single business formalities window, and the business then declares turnover periodically to URSSAF, which calculates contributions directly from that declared amount. There is no separate corporate structure, since the business is run by the individual under their own name. |
| Commonly mixed up with | Micro-entrepreneur status is sometimes treated as a company form comparable to SAS or SARL. It is a tax and social contribution regime for an individual business, not a separate legal entity with its own liability shield. |
| Last reviewed | 2026-08-08 |
Short questions
- Is there a turnover limit?
- Yes, the regime applies only up to turnover thresholds set by the authorities.
- Are contributions paid even with no income?
- Contributions are calculated on declared turnover, so no turnover generally means no contribution due.
- Does this regime include VAT?
- Many micro-entrepreneurs qualify for a VAT exemption scheme, subject to separate thresholds.
- Is liability limited?
- Personal and business assets are not automatically separated to the same extent as in a company form.
- Where are current limits published?
- URSSAF and impots.gouv.fr publish current turnover limits and rates.
Sources
More in this track
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- What are the SIREN and SIRET numbers for a French company?
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- How does corporate tax work for a French company?
- What does registering as an employer in France involve?
- Do you need a French bank account to set up a company?
- EURL or SASU for a single founder in France: what is the difference?
- What social contributions does a French employer pay?
- Branch or subsidiary in France: what is the difference for a foreign company?
These pages explain how the rules work and link the authority that owns them. They are not legal, tax or immigration advice, and amounts and thresholds change, so open the source before you act.
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