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Auto-entrepreneur status

by Nathalie Nahmani | Updated: 06/07/2026 Most popular articles, Taxes, Visas, Work 2 Comments

Learn about the micro-entrepreneur status for freelancers in France.

Do you want to work as a freelancer in France? This article explains the 3 aspects of the auto-entrepreneur status: legal, social and fiscal. Is this French self-employed status for you?

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