Articles

Guides for doing business between France and the Gulf

Companies, visas, tax, property and events, explained plainly.

Katara, Doha · Courtesy of Qatar Tourism
All Business 4 Guides 21 Culture 1 Talent 1 Education 1
Hiring Your First Employee in France: What Foreign Companies Need to Know Business Hiring Your First Employee in France: What Foreign Companies Need to Know

The DPAE declaration, URSSAF registration, and employment contract requirements every foreign-owned company must handle before a n...

11 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
5 Signs Your Business Is Ready to Expand Into France Business 5 Signs Your Business Is Ready to Expand Into France

Not every business is ready for France yet. Here are the five signals worth checking for before you commit resources to expansion.

10 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
How to Sell Your Products in France: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Companies Business How to Sell Your Products in France: A Market Entry Guide for Foreign Companies

CE marking, choosing between a distributor and a French subsidiary, and the compliance steps foreign manufacturers actually need b...

09 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
Francophone Business Opportunities in France: 2026 Guide Francophone Business Opportunities in France: 2026 Guide

Discover the top business opportunities in France for Francophone professionals in 2026: sectors, visa rules, and how to get conne...

09 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
Auto-Entrepreneur vs SASU: Which Structure Fits Freelancers in France? Guides Auto-Entrepreneur vs SASU: Which Structure Fits Freelancers in France?

Revenue caps, social charges, tax treatment, and the real-world question of which one to pick when you are freelancing or consulti...

09 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
Buying Property in France as a Non-Resident: The Complete Process Guides Buying Property in France as a Non-Resident: The Complete Process

What non-residents actually need to know before buying property in France: notary fees, the timeline, financing, and whether you n...

07 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
Opening a Business Bank Account in France as a Non-Resident Guides Opening a Business Bank Account in France as a Non-Resident

The documents banks actually ask for, the chicken-and-egg problem with share capital deposits, and which banks realistically work...

07 Sep 2026 · 5 min read
French Corporate Tax Explained: What Foreign Company Owners Need to Know Guides French Corporate Tax Explained: What Foreign Company Owners Need to Know

The corporate tax rate, the reduced-rate threshold for smaller companies, and VAT rules every foreign-owned business in France nee...

05 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
SIREN vs SIRET: What Every Foreign Business Owner in France Needs to Know Guides SIREN vs SIRET: What Every Foreign Business Owner in France Needs to Know

SIREN and SIRET are not the same number and confusing them causes real problems. A clear explanation of what each identifies, when...

05 Sep 2026 · 4 min read
Showing 19 to 27 of 29 results
« ‹ Prev 1 2 3 4 Next › »

Let's get you to the right advisor

Tell us a little about your enquiry and we'll open WhatsApp with your details ready to send.