The key issues
Micro-enterprise or company?
Beyond a certain level of activity or expenses, the micro regime may no longer suit. We look at the consequences with you, figures in hand.
The director’s pay
Salary, dividends or both: the right balance depends on your profit, your social protection and your plans.
VAT and foreign clients
Invoicing clients abroad follows specific VAT rules (reverse charge, place of supply): getting them right avoids costly corrections.
Expenses, vehicle and home office
What can be deducted, and how to document it: home office, travel, equipment, vehicle.
What we can take care of, à la carte
Freelancers and single-person companies
- Paperless organisation: invoices centralised, bank synchronised
- Annual accounts, tax return, VAT returns
- President’s payroll or follow-up of the manager’s contributions
- Approval of accounts and dividends
Agencies and service companies
- Interim accounts and margin by client or project, on request
- Payroll, hiring and variable pay
- Receivables and cash follow-up
- Budget, forecast and financing, on request
Training
- VAT rules specific to professional training
- Annual training report: prepared by the director; on request, help with the financial part
- Funding follow-up (skills operators, companies, individuals)
Your goals, our answers
“I want to pay myself well, within the rules”
On request, we simulate several salary and dividend combinations and explain the trade-offs clearly, notably for your pension.
“I want to spend less time on admin”
Centralised invoices, bank feeds, automated entries reviewed by a professional: your time goes to your clients.
“I invoice clients abroad”
We check the VAT treatment of each type of invoice and set up the corresponding filings.
The forecasts, cash-flow plans, dashboards, simulations, studies and analyses mentioned above are additional engagements, provided on request and quoted in advance in your engagement letter: the more frequent they are, the higher their cost.
Frequently asked questions
I invoice clients abroad: do I charge VAT?
It depends on whether your client is a business or an individual and where they are established. For services to businesses in other countries, the reverse charge usually applies. We check each case.
Can I deduct my home office?
Under conditions, part of your housing costs can be deducted or recharged. The rules differ between individual businesses and companies.
Should my company own a vehicle?
Not necessarily. Mileage allowances on a personal vehicle are often simpler and more favourable. We compare with you.
Is umbrella (portage) employment an alternative?
Yes, for some consultants, as a way to test an activity. It costs more than running your own structure once activity is regular.
How often will we talk?
As often as needed for your file, with a dedicated contact. Regular reviews can be organised on request.
The forecasts, cash-flow plans, dashboards, simulations, studies and analyses mentioned above are additional engagements, provided on request and quoted in advance in your engagement letter: the more frequent they are, the higher their cost.