milims Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I'm a Joiner/Foreman and my partner is an Electrician, any ideas as to the best areas to find work, what requirements are stipulated before comencing employment/self employment?Considering the Languedoc-Roussillon or maybe Aquitaine areas. The idea of doing a renovation project for myself is also a possibility, run enough of these in the uk, but france could be a different matter lol.Any help/sugesstions would be greatly appreciated.PS what is this Black Market workers thing anyway? Unregistered labour? If so, how do I register and would the E101 form be okay as a start? Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 I think somebody who knows about building work in that area will be the best person to advise you on the chances of finding work. If you can get an E101 then that will allow you to live and work legally in France while still paying NI etc in Britain. You can then sort out registering as a French business before the E101 expires.The main problem with doing this in your line of work is that you will need the insurances which are compulsory in France, at least if working self-employed, and in order to get these you will most likely need to be registered in Fance. ButI am sure somebody who understands building requirements will be able to tell you more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroisChatNoir Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have just been through the process and it was all pretty painless,however I have 15 yrs experience and paperwork to prove it, the IndreCM branch are exceptionally helpful and provided all the relevant infoin english if required. As with all things French you may need to goround in ever decreasing circles until you meet the right person totalk toYou will need either relevant trade certificates translated by anofficial Chambre de Metiers translator i.e. City & Guilds &Apprentice indentures, or proof that you have been running aconstruction trade in U.K such as accounts & insurance certificatesfor the last 4 years. if you can provide these find your local chamberde metiers et artisanant the address can be found by an internet search(http://www.cm-indre.fr/) is mine, unfortunately your partner willrequire retraining as French electrics are worlds apart from Englishring mains, and you may require some heavy duty tools as the timberused out here tends to be OakVisit them and apply for a siret number if all your paperwork is inorder you should recieve the siret number within 15 days this willallow you to work legally and tout for business, however there is asmall charge and you will need to attend a compulsory "New Business"course also run by the CM. Once you have your number arrange theequivalent of public indemnity insurance at any insurance office, mostwork has to be garuanteed for 10 yrs out here and most clients insiston it.Charges & insurances vary according to trade and region as dosocial charges which you will have to pay monthly regardless ofearnings so if no work & no money comes in then you still have topay.I find it very refreshing to be in the position where clients treat youwith respect and generally want a good job for a fair price against theU.K. PLC attitude of "If you dont do it for my price I'll get someoneelse in" "and I want it done NOW!" mentality and would say to anyone togive it a go what have you got to loseGet a good accountant & under no circumstances work illegally (onThe Black) there are hefty fines and deportation can result. the localswill shop you to the tax office it is frowned upon and not like theU.K. at all.Good luck or Bon Chance depending on which side of the channel you're on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milims Posted February 1, 2007 Author Share Posted February 1, 2007 Merci!Think that has given me a few things to think about, now just to explain uit to the OH and see if I can persuade her to look into it sooner rather than later! ;-)Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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