crofter

Hi Rachael, Just an off-the-cuff suggestion, you could get in touch with one of the many British property agents in the area you are moving to and see if they have some UK advertising, p.r. work or secretarial that you could do. You might have to do some training but you would be shielded by an English speaking firm who would help you debvelop your "Franglais"? You might even get to show some Brits around properties on a part time basis? When I went to Geneva to work my French was awful, but the English speaking firm helped me very much and even sent me to see a Grand Duke & a Princess who both required reasonable French to be spoken - I did not get thrown out & they were charming! I still have an Anglo-Swiss accent but everyone can just about understand me! Otherwise, why not try the internet and do an E-bay business. Selling nice things you find in France to buyers in the UK or elsewhere. Or a service you can offer by e-mail, etc. just a thought! We are thinking of moving to France so I shall be looking to do E-bay work at least. Best regards from the Highlands of Scotland Crofter

We are considering a move to the South Brittany or Vendee area of France next year. We are both on State pension but I get occasional work which I can do at home via the internet, for two British Companies. Is this complicated or do we just declare our earnings to the "Fisc" in France and they decide what tax we should pay? Or do we have to fill in vast forms and register a business? I also buy & sell on E-bay, this is currently declared in the UK, does the same apply in France? I have heard horror stories of self-employed complications and want to avoid them if possible. Thanks for any advice Crofter (NW Scotland)