Required certification · France
URSSAF & régime micro-entrepreneur
Cotisations sociales et régime auto-entrepreneur
Market position
URSSAF collects social contributions (cotisations sociales). A large share of French tradespeople operate as micro-entrepreneurs — turnover-based contributions, simplified accounting and (below the threshold) a VAT franchise — declared via the URSSAF auto-entrepreneur portal.
France-specific note
Most solo French artisans are micro-entrepreneurs, so your software must support both the micro regime (incl. the "TVA non applicable, art. 293 B" mention) and full-VAT sociétés as you grow.
Pros
- + Simplified regime for solo artisans
- + Turnover-based contributions
- + VAT franchise below the threshold
- + Online declaration portal
Cons
- − Turnover ceiling (~€83,600 services, 2026)
- − VAT franchise thresholds shifted in 2025
- − Franchise invoices need the art. 293 B mention
- − Above ceiling → full regime + VAT
Typical France pricing
Government (contributions apply).
Why this matters for France trades
Facturation électronique is becoming mandatory via approved platforms (PDP) — reception for all businesses from 1 September 2026, issuance for SMEs and micro-entreprises from 1 September 2027; assurance décennale (Loi Spinetta) is legally mandatory before a worksite opens, with a criminal penalty for working uninsured; TVA is multi-rate (20% standard, 10% renovation, 5.5% energy); RGE certification is commercially essential for clients to claim MaPrimeRénov’ and other subsidies; business registration runs through the CMA/guichet unique; and regulated trades require a qualification (diploma or three years’ experience).
French artisan (bâtiment) vendor selection is shaped by the incoming facturation électronique mandate (reception for all businesses from 1 September 2026, issuance for SMEs/micro from 1 September 2027, via approved PDP platforms), mandatory ten-year assurance décennale under the Loi Spinetta, multi-rate TVA (20/10/5.5%), RGE certification for subsidised renovation work, and the micro-entrepreneur regime that most solo tradespeople operate under.
Frequently asked
Is URSSAF & régime micro-entrepreneur a good fit for France trades?
URSSAF collects social contributions (cotisations sociales). A large share of French tradespeople operate as micro-entrepreneurs — turnover-based contributions, simplified accounting and (below the threshold) a VAT franchise — declared via the URSSAF auto-entrepreneur portal. Most solo French artisans are micro-entrepreneurs, so your software must support both the micro regime (incl. the "TVA non applicable, art. 293 B" mention) and full-VAT sociétés as you grow.
What does URSSAF & régime micro-entrepreneur cost in France?
Government (contributions apply).. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current France pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Is URSSAF & régime micro-entrepreneur recommended?
Yes — it is a Tier S (Recommended) pick in our France directory for required certification, based on market fit and reputation. Still compare it against the alternatives for your specific trade and region.
Other France vendors
Facturation électronique (e-invoicing)
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Assurance décennale (Loi Spinetta)
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RGE (Reconnu Garant de l’Environnement)
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TVA bâtiment (20 / 10 / 5,5 %)
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Immatriculation CMA (guichet unique / RNE)
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Qualification professionnelle (Code de l’artisanat)
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