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I didn't want to register as a business either, as I prefer to pay social contributions as I earn the money and wanted a get out clause should work dry up and not to have to de-register...I'm also not fluent in French and was worried about the administration. I work through a portage which basically means I act as a freelancer but don't have to register as such, am classed as an employee rather than a business and don't have any business admin. Maybe it's more expensive than having a micro though as I'm an employee i pay the same huge contributions as anyone else with a work contract in France. To me it's worth it not have to worry about the paperwork, legal stuff or a big cpam bill arriving unexpectedly. I recently had a contract in UK and carried on paying into the French system as I worked on the contract through the Portage - if work dries up / contracts finish I am entitled to French 'dole' and percentage of what i earned in previous year. Email me if you would like a recommendation.     

It's also on M6.

At the Contrle Technique centre they should have a schedule of what is tested. If your vehicle fails then I believe you have 2 months to rectify the faults, you will be given a free re-test within this 2 month period. Emmissions, Brakes, Suspension, Lights and Bodywork / Chassis / Jacking points are the biggies.

LAST EDITED ON 24-Apr-04 AT 01:20 AM (BST) When you buy a car you are required to renew your Carte Gris, as part of this process you will be given a new (departmental) number. For renewal (depending on area) you do not need a CDS or utility bill etc. Just a proof of identity (a copy of your passport will do), the old Carte Gris, a Bill of Sale, and the Control Technique. (Your old Carte Gris may be stamped by the Control Technique centre - it does not even need to pass to re-register!) Voila! 150 Euros or so (fees) and the vehicle is re-registered. Next all you need is insurance.