Lyon Business Services

Contact information for the national and local administrative centres of Lyon, Rhone, Drome and the Ardeche. The place to go for residency papers, vehicle registration papers, driving licences and more.

Information on how to set up as a sole trader or start a small business in France re-selling goods or materials, or offering services. With an explanation on the taxes due, invoicing and book-keeping obligations.

The very latest French, European and World business news, available online from the AngloINFO Newsroom - updated every 15 minutes.

Contract workers resident in France must be correctly registered to receive payments. Portage Salarial organisations act as "agents" and provide a service through which a worker can legally invoice clients and receive social security.

EU Factsheets on finding, applying for and ending a job in French employment, including information on work hours, workers rights, leave allowances and the recognition of qualifications.

Information on the various types of job contract used for working in France. Details for employers and employees on the fixed term contract (CDD), long-term contract (CDI), part-time and temporary job contracts (contrat de travail a temps partiel).

Offering a job or looking for staff in Lyon or the Rhone Valley? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

Looking for a job in Lyon or the Rhone Valley? Post a FREE advertisement here, in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

Information on the legal obligations of gite and chambre d'hote owners in France. If you run self-catering accommodation or provide Bed & Breakfast hospitality there are certain obligations to fulfill.

Posting a letter in France? Find the post code for all addresses in Lyon and the Rhone Valley. Find out also how to write a French address, and about the various ways to post a letter or parcel in France.

A calendar of the national vacation days when businesses, schools and banks close and people get the day off in Lyon and the Rhone Valley. With links to holidays in the UK and US.

Information on how to set up a French business: details on the self-employed sole trader (EI), limited liability single operator (EURL) and the SARL (company). Plus: documents needed to register at the CFE, and tax regimes BIC, BNC and Micro-entreprise.

Information for a worker in France who loses their job, is fired or retrenched. Details on where to go, how to register for unemployment benefits and job seeking.