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Working in France as an EU citizen: contracts, Smic and unemployment benefit
Working in France as an EU citizen: no permit needed, France Travail, CDI and CDD, the 2026 Smic, 35 hours, paid leave and unemployment benefit.
6 min readFamily and workSelf-employed in France: how the micro-entrepreneur status works
Self-employed in France with the micro-entrepreneur status: free online registration, 2026 contribution rates, thresholds and common mistakes.
6 min readFamily and workSchools in France for expat children: state, private and international
Schools in France for expat children: free state school from age 3, how to enrol, CASNAV and UPE2A, canteens, childcare and international sections.
6 min readFamily and workHow to retire in France: S1 form, pension tax and healthcare
Retire in France from another EU country, Switzerland or the UK: foreign pension, S1 form for healthcare, tax treaties and the retirement age.
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