Being freelance, self-employed or operating as a sole trader in France can be complicated, with complex paperwork and a decent chunk of regulations to follow - but there are also plenty of free sources of help and advice out there.
Katy Wright - news@thelocal.fr
Updated: Tue 8 Sep 2026 15:32 CET
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A typical day as a freelancer in France. Possibly. Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP
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