cyclebum Posted June 7, 2005 Share Posted June 7, 2005 In UK we would look after friends dogs at our house whilst they were on holiday for payment alongside our other business. It was only one or two at a time. We've no sprogs so it was allways easy. I've just finished work so we went to the local maison de enterprise to ask about doing the same thing here. They were completely stumped. It seemed a competely alien thing to them. They suggested the Marie who we'd have to see anyway regarding permission to use our house but the problem seemed to be how to catogerise this as an enterprise. We'll try the chamber de metiers next, but has anyone any ideas or experience of this or what direction we should take. I felt a bit of a numpty today so would rather have a bit more of an idea where to go or is it just a non starter? We don't want to do boarding kennels as that is done to death plus we just want a small 'nano' enterprise. Any constructive suggestions gratefully recieved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Try registering as 'multi-service' saying you will cut grass, clear attics, look after dogs etc. You don't actually have to do the other things. The main problem will probably be that your cotisations will be greater than the payment you receive for the dogsitting!! I have a couple of French friends who do exactly that and I'm reasonably sure that they don't declare it. "What just looking after a dog?" I really think that the problem is that we British are too honest. Despite the protests of disliking black labour which always appear on this forum, I think the French make far greater use of it. My French friends all seem to think I am mad to declare all my earnings (I do) and as my best French mate pointed out the other day I don't seem understand the system! Will I ever.You might also try asking whether you could be paid 'cheque emploi service'. Strictly speaking you should look after the dog at the owners' own house for that, but the use seems to be expanding so it may be worth asking.Good luck - if you ever figure out how it all works, please let me knowMaggi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclebum Posted June 8, 2005 Author Share Posted June 8, 2005 Hi Maggi,Many thanks for your response. It is very tempting to work on the black, as we know the charges are more than what we would make. We will keep searching for a cheaper legit way of doing this if only to avoid taring and feathering by some other forum members. Heading off to speak to an accountant now, will let you know if we make any progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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