Bookkeeping in Paris
How taxes and accounting work in Paris: when you need an accountant, how much ongoing support costs and how to optimise taxes legally.
When you need an accountant (expert-comptable) in Paris
France has high social contributions and complex reporting requirements. Russian-speaking businesses need an expert-comptable for: registering a micro-entreprise/SAS, VAT (TVA), taxes, and social contributions.
Price reference: bookkeeping for a micro-entreprise — €60–150/mo, SASU/SARL — €150–400/mo. Initial consultation with SVOY accountants — free.
What matters specifically for Russian speakers from the CIS
- Micro-entreprise (auto-entrepreneur) — a straightforward starting point for freelancers: turnover limits of €77,700 (services) / €188,700 (goods), contributions of ~22% of turnover. Recognized as proof of income for a residence permit.
- Income from clients in Russia. Can be structured legally; French banks are strict about funds from Russia. USDT, third-country accounts, and international transfers.
- Worldwide income under residency. If you spend 183+ days in France, your worldwide income is taxable; an accountant will help you claim foreign tax credits.
- CIS documents. Apostille and sworn translation — can be arranged remotely.
Taxes and business structures
- micro-entreprise — the simplest option; SASU/SAS and EURL/SARL — for growth;
- Impôt sur les sociétés (IS) 25% (15% on the first €42,500); TVA 20%;
- high cotisations sociales; income tax is withheld at source (prélèvement à la source).
How to choose an accountant
- hire an expert-comptable (a regulated profession, Ordre des experts-comptables);
- decide between micro-entreprise and société before you start;
- a Russian-speaking specialist will handle your status and contributions more precisely.
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Company, taxes, and reporting in Paris
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