Starting your own business in France is simple as long as you know how! We look at the start up procedure and possible pitfalls. You can register as an AE here www.autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr/portail/accueil/creer-mon-auto-entreprise.html Find information on the qualifications required for certain professions here www.artisanat.fr. And find out lots of useful additional information here www.federation-auto-entrepreneur.fr and last but not least, don’t forget to get your public liability insurance - responsabilité civile professionnelle - policy in English from www.fabfrenchinsurance.com