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Auto-Entrepreneur Registration

Register your French micro-entreprise quickly and correctly through the official Guichet Unique portal.

01 — Overview

What this process is

The auto-entrepreneur (micro-entrepreneur) regime is a simplified French business status with reduced accounting and tax obligations. Registration is mandatory through the Guichet Unique on formalites.entreprises.gouv.fr.

Who it concerns

Residents of France wishing to operate as independent professionals, freelancers, artisans or small commercial activities under the micro turnover thresholds.

Common requirements

Proof of identity, French address, valid residency for non-EU citizens, and a clear declared activity.

02 — Required documents

Checklist

  • Valid ID or passport
  • Titre de séjour authorizing self-employment (for non-EU)
  • Proof of address less than 3 months old
  • Sworn declaration of non-conviction (déclaration sur l'honneur)
  • Birth certificate (translated if requested)
  • Activity description and chosen APE/NAF code
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03 — Step by step

The process

  1. 01

    Define your activity

    Identify whether your activity is libérale, commerciale or artisanale. This determines your URSSAF caisse and contribution rate.

  2. 02

    Create your Guichet Unique account

    Register at formalites.entreprises.gouv.fr and start a création d'entreprise formality.

  3. 03

    Complete the formality

    Fill in personal, fiscal and social information. Choose between versement libératoire and standard income tax regime.

  4. 04

    Submit and receive SIRET

    INSEE delivers your SIRET number by mail within 1–4 weeks. URSSAF sends your social security registration separately.

  5. 05

    Open a dedicated bank account

    Required if turnover exceeds €10,000 for two consecutive years. Recommended from day one for clean accounting.

  6. 06

    Declare turnover monthly or quarterly

    Log in to autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr to declare and pay social contributions on your real revenue.

04 — Watch out

Common mistakes

  • Choosing the wrong activity category — changing later requires a modification formality.
  • Forgetting to opt for versement libératoire when fiscally advantageous.
  • Not declaring zero turnover periods (still mandatory).
  • Mixing personal and professional finances from the start.

05 — How Safiq helps

Built for this workflow

  • Prepares your full Guichet Unique dossier
  • Verifies activity codes and required attachments
  • Generates clean PDFs for upload
  • Tracks declaration deadlines
  • Stores administrative correspondence in one place

07 — FAQ

Common questions

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