About Guide Micro-Entreprise
An independent site created to democratize access to information about micro-enterprise in France. Free, transparent, sourced.
Our mission
Every year, over 600,000 micro-enterprises are created in France. Yet, information remains scattered across dozens of institutional websites (URSSAF, INPI, DGFiP, INSEE...) that are often difficult to navigate. Our mission: gather, simplify and verify all this information in one place, for free.
Our editorial methodology
Every piece of content published on guidemicroentreprise.fr follows a rigorous 4-step process, designed to ensure accuracy and relevance in a field where regulations constantly evolve.
Our official sources
All our information comes exclusively from French institutional sources. Here are the organizations we systematically consult:
URSSAF
Social contributions, rates, declarations
DGFiP / impots.gouv.fr
Taxation, income tax, VAT, CFE
INSEE
NAF/APE nomenclature, economic statistics
INPI
One-stop shop, registration, modifications
Legifrance
Laws, decrees, codes (CGI, CSS)
Service-Public.fr
Official practical guides, procedures
Bpifrance Création
Business creation support, grants, funding
CCI France
Chambers of Commerce, support, training
CMA France
Chambers of Trades, crafts, registration
France Travail
ARE, ARCE, unemployment-business combination
The institutional ecosystem of micro-enterprise
As a micro-entrepreneur, you interact with several organizations. We regularly mention them in our guides as they are essential complementary resources:
Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI)
Official site →CCIs offer free business creation workshops, training (CPF/FAF eligible) and personalized support. They are present in every department and are a valuable local contact, particularly for validating your project and structuring your business plan.
Chambers of Trades and Crafts (CMA)
Official site →If you practice a craft activity (construction, food, services, manufacturing), the CMA is your primary contact. It manages the Trade Register and offers installation preparation courses and continuing education.
Chartered accountants
Official site →Although accounting is simplified in micro-enterprise, a chartered accountant can be useful for threshold overruns, switching to real regime or company creation. The Order of Chartered Accountants offers a free first appointment as part of the 'I create my business' program.
Bpifrance and regional grants
Official site →Bpifrance Création centralizes all available grants (ACRE, ARCE, regional grants, honor loans). Regions and inter-municipal bodies also offer often overlooked complementary schemes: business incubators, subsidized coworking spaces, creation grants.
Transparency and business model
All our content (guides, tutorials, simulators) is 100% free. Our site is funded through affiliate links to tools we recommend (Indy, Shine, Qonto, Abby). When you subscribe through our links, we receive a commission — at no extra cost to you.
This model allows us to maintain editorial independence while funding regular content updates. Our recommendations are based on real testing and objective criteria (features, pricing, micro-enterprise compatibility) — we never recommend a tool we wouldn't use ourselves.
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