Which status do I choose?
We are alone:the most judicious is to opt for an EURL (single-member company with limited liability, where we are only responsible within the limit of our contribution) and we can evolve into a SARL (limited liability company). If there are several of us, we prefer a SARL, or a SAS (simplified joint-stock company).
Does an organization that takes care of all the formalities exist?
Yes, these are the business formalities centers (CFE). They make the declarations and transmit the documents to the various administrations. This can be done via the Internet (www.
Guichet-Entreprises.fr). Cost:from free to around 400€, depending on the type of structure you want to create.
Can I combine with a salaried activity?
Yes. But with an employee contract including an exclusivity clause, this is only possible for a period of one year. To start your company, you can also ask for a one-year leave or a part-time leave. In both cases, it is renewable for one year.
With 0 € of capital, is it possible?
Yes, for a SARL or an EURL, the amount is freely set by the partner(s) (i.e. 1€ if you want). Then, if the raw material is our brain (for example, when we are an editor or a translator), we have less cost than if, for example, we have to buy leather to make bags.
I can start my activity without formalizing the structure?
We can canvass but not issue quotes or invoices. The trick of writing " in process of registration " is therefore very risky.
How do I pay myself?
Not easy, a salary is expensive, because the employer's charges are added to it (for an amount almost identical to the salary received). If you are a manager, it is a little less expensive, because there are fewer charges. You can also reimburse yourself for costs related to the activity of the company (taxi, restaurant, etc.), or, when you work at home, part of the rent, electricity, telephone, Internet connection, etc.
My parents, my sister... help me punctually, I have to declare them?
Family support is tolerated without any formality if it is punctual and is not subject to remuneration.
There are businesses that can be considered without creating a company?
In theory, a structure should be erected as soon as it is a habitual activity. In practice, we will not create a company just for a shot (ex:sale of jewelry during a private event). The best is then to go through a wage portage company. The latter acts as an employer, but the cost is high:about 50% of the amount we should have received.
The administration freaks me out, what do I do?
The ideal solution:integrate an activity cooperative. For 10% of the turnover, she takes care of everything:legal and administrative management of the business… We then become employees of the cooperative (our salary depends on the turnover we achieve). We thus keep our social rights and, freed from all the administration, we can concentrate on our activity. On www.cooperer.coop you can find all the addresses of cooperatives, everywhere in France.
Thanks to the APCE Business Creation Agency www.apce.com.
