French Entrepreneur Visa Business Plan
How to write a business plan for the French entrepreneur visa application
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Are you applying for the entrepreneur / profession libérale visa?
Are you feeling a little lost and confused with the business plan?
How do you write a business plan for the French entrepreneur visa?
Hi, I’m Kate and In September 2021, I successfully applied for the VLS-TS entrepreneur/ profession libérale from the UK.
Actually I successfully applied for three visas- myself and my husband on entrepreneur visas and my son on a VLS-TS visiteur.
I know how tough it can be to find guidance to assist with your application so I’ve pulled some these resources together to help you navigate your application.
I applied via Manchester TLS so any country-specific experience is based on the UK.
Where do I start when applying for the French entrepreneur/profession liberale visa?
Firstly, you need to work out the following:
- What your business will be selling (click here to know if your profession is regulated- this may mean you need to have your qualifications recognised in France)
- What the structure will be (limited company, self employed, overseas employer) to make sure you’re applying for the correct visa as there a few kinds of French working visa
- If you need assistance then head to Strictly Fiscal France on Facebook where you can ask questions and use the search function in the group to help make your decision
The next step for the VLS-TS entrepreneur/profession liberale
Once you’re sure that the VLS-TS entrepreneur/ profession libérale is the one for you then have a read through my visa pro article from French Property News for a comprehensive overview of the process.
For any extra assistance with the visa application itself then head to Applying for a French CdS (Carte de Séjour) and/or visa Facebook group as I am unable to give advice here.
Update 2023: some business plans need to be submitted for approval via your new prefecture in France for an ‘avis favorable’ before you apply via the TLS centre in the UK or consulate elsewhere. Ensure you search the Facebook group given above for up to date advice on ever changing criteria as this was not part of my process.
The Business Plan for the French Entrepreneur Visa
So now you’re ready to write your business plan?
There is no official template for the business plan which must accompany the visa application however this page is often cited as the next best thing- although I found it difficult to use and overkill for what is needed.
Some general guidance in French can be found here.
How To Write a Successful Business Plan for the French Entrepreneur Visa
I know how writing a business plan can stop you in your tracks.
You need financial projections, operational considerations and more.
Even though you know you can make your business a success in France, you can struggle to get all that down on paper in a way the French consulate will approve of.
I’ve taken the business plan that I wrote for my successful application, and changed the sections into prompts and questions for you to flesh out. You can now purchase it to ensure you have a solid starting block.
Business Plan Template for the French Entrepreneur Visa
This is a template to support your application for the French long stay visa- entrepreneur/profession libérale.
It is suitable for service based businesses ie. consultants, coaches, virtual assistants, therapists, but could be used as a starting point for any other business by adding addtional sections.
This template includes sections such as competitor analysis, proposed services and financial projections.
The notes included in each section are to act as prompts and questions, to allow you to flesh out your business plan in your own words and appropriate to your own business. This gives you the structure and flow, the prompts help you to write your plan which means you can hit the ground running with your business plan instead of staring at a blank piece of paper.
Please note, this is not a complete business plan or a copy of my complete business plan, that would cost £1000+ this is a templated version for you to fill out in your own words using my prompts.
You can also now add on a business plan review at checkout to get my eyes on your completed plan before you submit it!
How it works
Checkout
Upon checkout you will receive a link via email.
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Download your template
Download your template and fill it in using the notes in each section as prompts.
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Use your new business plan to support your application for the French long stay visa- entrepreneur/profession libérale.
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You can add a business plan review on at checkout to get my eyes on your plan when you’ve completed it!
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you’ve completed the checkout process you’ll be provided with a login link via email to access the template within my learning management platform.
If you do not see it in your email inbox, please check your spam / junk folders
If you still do not see it please do not panic. Instead, contact hello@olivier-consultancy.co.uk .Your mailbox may have blocked the message as it contains a link from an unknown sender.
Once you’re insdie the product dashboard, the template is available in two formats: Google Doc and Microsoft Word.
When you click the link to open the document it will ask you to make a copy into your own Google Drive or you can choose to download the Word file to your computer.
This template is suitable for service based businesses ie. consultants, coaches, virtual assistants. But it could be used as a starting point for any other business.
This is a template to support your application for the French long stay visa- entrepreneur/profession libérale. (VLS-TS entreprenuer/prof. liberale)
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DISCLAIMER: At no point does this template constitute advice, or guidance and this does not form a client/consultant relationship. This template is for information only and has not been authorised by any French governental or immigration body. This template was used successfully for visa applications in 2021 and is provided by personal experience only.
No responsibility is taken for any visa applications or other, after using this template.