Moving to France to freelance : Avoid these 5 mistakes!

You've decided to move to France and start freelancing to earn an income locally. This means applying for a business visa (visa profession liberale, visa Talents) or carte de séjour entrepreneur for UK citizens.
In this video, I'm sharing 5 mistakes you want to avoid in your business project if you want a yes from the French Embassy (VFS/TLS).
PS: If you are a European citizen, you only need to pack your passport -Lucky you! Get in touch to register your business.
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Video chapters
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0:16 - Why is it important to avoid these mistakes?
1:01 - Mistake 1: Your business is too complex.
2:54 - Mistake 2: Not checking French rules.
4:29 - Mistake 3: Not owning property on which project is based.
6:06 - Mistake 4: Not enough income or savings.
7:21 - Mistake 5: Underestimate time needed.
8:02 - Help to prepare your business project in France
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🙋🏻‍♀️ Who Am I?
I’m Valerie Aston, a business advisor to expats freelancing in France (since 2009).
I help English speakers prepare, register, manage and develop their French businesses. Whether it’s their first experience as a freelancer or whether they are experienced entrepreneurs having worked in several countries before. Customers come to me for jargon-free and clear explanations of the French system.