Auto-entrepreneur status before you start
2026 thresholds, social charges, VAT, protection and limits of the French auto-entrepreneur status before you launch.
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Auto-entrepreneur status before you start
Updated March 2026 - The French auto-entrepreneur regime is simple, but it is not always the best long-term structure.
What to review first
You should test turnover thresholds, social rates, VAT exposure, actual costs and future growth. In 2026, Service-Public highlights thresholds of EUR 203,100 for sales and EUR 83,600 for services or BNC activities, with activity-dependent social rates.
See also micro-business rules 2026, subcontracting as a micro-entrepreneur and SARL or SAS.
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Conclusion
The right question is not only how fast you can start, but whether the regime still fits your business in 12 to 24 months.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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