How to become a micro-entrepreneur (self-employed)
The micro-entrepreneur status is a simplified business regime that allows individuals to create and manage a business with reduced administrative and accounting obligations. It is open to any individual who wishes to carry out a commercial, craft, liberal or agricultural activity.
To become a micro-entrepreneur, you must meet the following conditions:
- Be of legal age and have full legal capacity
- Not be prohibited from exercising a commercial activity
- Not exceed certain turnover thresholds (see below)
You can create your micro-business online on the website of the URSSAF (Union de Recouvrement des Cotisations de Sécurité Sociale et d’Allocations Familiales) or by completing a paper form available at the URSSAF offices.
When you create your micro-business, you must choose a legal structure:
- The sole proprietorship (EI): the simplest and most common form of micro-business. The entrepreneur is personally liable for the debts of the business.
- The limited liability company (EURL): a legal entity distinct from the entrepreneur. The entrepreneur is liable for the debts of the business only up to the amount of his capital contribution.
- The simplified joint-stock company (SASU): a simplified form of the SAS, a legal entity distinct from the entrepreneur. The entrepreneur is liable for the debts of the business only up to the amount of his capital contribution.
Once you have created your micro-business, you must declare your turnover to the URSSAF on a monthly or quarterly basis. You will also have to pay social security contributions (health insurance, retirement, etc.) on the basis of your turnover.
The turnover thresholds for micro-entrepreneurs are as follows:
- For commercial, craft and liberal activities: €176,200 excluding tax per year
- For agricultural activities: €85,800 excluding tax per year
If you exceed these thresholds, you will lose your micro-entrepreneur status and will have to switch to another business regime.
The micro-entrepreneur status offers several advantages:
- Simplified administrative and accounting obligations
- Reduced social security contributions
- A specific tax regime
However, the micro-entrepreneur status also has some disadvantages:
- Personal liability for the debts of the business
- Limited access to credit
- Difficulty in hiring employees
If you are considering becoming a micro-entrepreneur, it is important to weigh the advantages and disadvantages carefully to see if this status is right for you.
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