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Becoming Self-Employed or Starting a Liberal Activity in France: A Comprehensive Guide

Becoming Self-Employed or Starting a Liberal Activity in France: A Comprehensive Guide

If you’re considering creating or engaging in a commercial, industrial, artisanal, agricultural activity, or pursuing a liberal profession in France, this guide outlines the essential steps and requirements to help you navigate the process.


Your Situation

You aim to:

  • Start a new business.
  • Engage in an economic activity in France.
  • Work in a regulated liberal profession.

Depending on your plan, specific steps and documentation are required to ensure compliance with French regulations.


Your Visa

To operate as a self-employed professional in France, you will need a long-stay visa equivalent to a residence permit (VLS/TS). This visa is issued with the designation « entrepreneur/profession libérale » (Self-employed in a regulated liberal profession).

Key points about the visa:

  • Valid for one year upon validation.
  • Must be validated within 15 days of arrival in France.
  • Requires completion of all professional and administrative formalities before commencing your activity.

Supporting Documentation

Depending on your intended activity, here’s what you need:

  1. For Starting a New Business:
    • Demonstrate the economic viability of your project.
  2. For Liberal Professions or Existing Businesses:
    • Prove sufficient financial resources, equivalent to the minimum legal wage in France for a full-time worker.

📋 Tip: Use the Visa Wizard to identify the documents required for your specific situation.


Regulated Professions

If your chosen profession or activity is regulated:

  • Ensure you meet all qualification and diploma requirements.
  • Fulfill any additional conditions outlined for that profession.

📌 Important: Consult the list of regulated professions for detailed information.


Setting Up as a Private Medical Practitioner

For private medical practitioners:

  • Conditions depend on nationality, qualifications, and registration with the French Order of Physicians.
  • Check the list of eligible nationalities for practicing medicine in France (available in French).
  • Complete all required administrative formalities before applying for your visa.

« Talent-Passport » for Economic Attractiveness

If your activity significantly contributes to France’s economic development, you may qualify for the Talent-Passport.

Advantages of the Talent-Passport:

  • Stay in France for up to 4 years (renewable).
  • Bring your family, who will receive a residence permit allowing them to work.

Helpful Resources

Embarking on a self-employed journey in France requires careful preparation, but with the right steps, you’ll be well-positioned to start or expand your professional activity in one of Europe’s most vibrant economies.

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  1. Bonjour,
    Je vous remercie pour les informations concernant la demande de visa pour la France. Je souhaiterais obtenir plus de détails sur les documents nécessaires pour un visa court séjour . Par ailleurs, pouvez-vous indiquer les délais moyens de traitement et si un rendez-vous est obligatoire avant le dépôt du dossier ?
    Merci d’avance pour votre réponse.

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