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Why should a French micro-business watch the VAT franchise separately from its micro-tax status?

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Manon Lefevre
May 27, 2026 3,303 views 1 answer
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I run a small business in France and keep hearing that 'micro' makes everything simple. Please explain why the VAT franchise has to be watched separately, how turnover thresholds drive the answer, and why a tiny business can still stumble into a VAT problem.

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