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Guide • Self-employed

Becoming an auto-entrepreneur

Registration, URSSAF, invoicing, taxes and contributions.

Reading time: 12 min Last updated: 2026-04-28Difficulty: Medium
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What is an auto-entrepreneur?

A simplified self-employed status for freelancers, consultants or side activities, with revenue caps.

Process diagram
Registration flow

Required documents

  • ID and residence permit
  • Proof of address
  • RIB (dedicated account recommended)

Step-by-step

  1. 1Register on guichet-entreprises.fr or INPI.
  2. 2Receive the SIRET number.
  3. 3Declare turnover monthly or quarterly to URSSAF.
  4. 4Issue a facture for every transaction.

Things to watch out for

  • Even at €0, the declaration is mandatory.
  • VAT is waived up to a threshold (franchise en base).
  • Exceeding caps triggers an automatic status change.

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  • Alex M.• 1d

    Question rapide : est-ce encore disponible ?

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