Business Registration in France - From Photographer to Winner of Wedding Awards 2024

When Alexandra, a talented photographer, decided to work officially in France, a difficult bureaucratic road awaited her.

Alexandra already had many years of experience working with leading global publications such as Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Grazia and Shape, spoke several languages and had a unique approach to clients thanks to her education in psychology. However, registering as self-employed entrepreneur in France raised many questions for her. That's when she turned to Cabinet Rouzade for help.

Today, Alexandra is the founder of Groupe S&D, the team that became the honorary winner of the Wedding Awards 2024, and an inspiring example for photography entrepreneurs in France.

Getting Started: Registration and First Steps

Together we helped Alexandra go through the stage of registering the AutoEntrepreneur status:

• We have prepared the necessary documents.
• They helped her choose the appropriate tax regime so that her expenses would be minimal.
• Registered AutoEntrepreneur status.

Alexandra officially began her career in France, but this was only the beginning.

Three months with support: how accompaniment helped Alexandra

After registering, Alexandra decided to take advantage our three-month support serviceThis gave her the opportunity to adapt to a new business system and focus on creativity.

As part of the newsletter, she received helpful instructions every week:

1. Creating a personal account on AutoEntrepreneur Urssaf to easily track payments and submit reports.
2. How to write out an invoice correctly: templates and instructions helped her issue her first invoices to clients.
3. Tips for tax optimization and refunds: Alexandra learned to minimize expenses by using all the possibilities of the French system.
4. Healthcare and financial security: The instructions helped her get insurance and learn how to protect her savings.
5. And other useful materials, more than 10 instructions in total.

Personal consultations: solving complex issues

When Alexandra had individual questions, we provided personal support. We helped her deal with the mailing from scammers and thus avoid unnecessary expenses. We answered questions about declaring social contributions and taxes.

Thanks to our support, Alexandra was able to confidently develop your business and the team.

Results: successful business and international recognition

Today Alexandra not only works successfully as a photographer in France, but also inspires others with her example. Thanks to our support, she:

• Got the opportunity quickly launch your business , without thinking about bureaucratic issues and reduced costs at the start.
• Mastered the French system for declaring social contributions and taxes.
• Created Groupe S&D – a team of professionals that was recognized as one of the best in an international competition Wedding Awards 2024.

Alexandra's photographs have become synonymous with sophistication, emotion and professionalism. You can see her work on the website photographyinparis.com and in her Instagram 

Why is accompaniment important?

Registration is only the first step. For a confident start, Russian-speaking entrepreneurs in France need support: help with administrative issues, tax optimization, correct paperwork, business promotion, financial protection, insurance, and other issues.

Our support service helps you adapt and avoid mistakes. It can be ordered separately or together with registration on the VIP tariff. As part of the service, you will receive:

• Access to step-by-step instructions that make complex processes understandable.
• Possibility of personal consultations to resolve individual issues.
• Confidence at every stage of doing business.

Want to start your business in France?
Apply for the support service right now and get your first instruction today!

Your success is our goal!

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