Becoming self-employed: Combining service provision and sale of goods

IN BRIEF The status ofself-employed applies both to services and to the sale of goods. THE turnover annual must not exceed 188,700 euros for all activities. Self-employed people benefit from a simplified tax system and a reduced administrative burden. The declaration of turnover can be done monthly or quarterly. It is possible to combine several activities under the same status, but be careful with the reclassification as abuse of rights. The combination of skills and the pooling of expenses can be optimized via a GIE (Economic Interest Group). Administrative management includesregistration, there income statement, and the specific procedures for regulated professions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S-eKFHROwo

Becoming self-employed is an attractive opportunity for those who wish to start an independent activity with simplified management. By opting for this status, it is possible to combine services And sale of goods, provided that certain turnover thresholds are respected. This combination offers increased flexibility and allows you to adapt your business to market needs, while benefiting from the tax and administrative advantages specific to the micro-enterprise regime.

The self-employed status is attracting more and more people wishing to launch their own business quickly and easily. It is particularly attractive because it allows the provision of services to be combined with the sale of goods under the same status, provided that certain turnover ceilings are respected. This article explains how to benefit from this status by reconciling these two activities, the advantages that this entails and the steps to follow to succeed in your entrepreneurial project.

The advantages of self-employed status

The self-employed regime offers several significant advantages. Among them, administrative simplicity and the possibility of declaring your turnover online. In addition, the simplified tax system allows you to benefit from a VAT-based exemption, which is an advantage for starting an activity with reduced costs. In addition, social charges are calculated based on the turnover achieved, which allows for better financial management.

What is a provision of services?

A provision of services refers to an activity where the self-employed person provides a service to a client without selling a physical product. This could include advice, crafts, transport services, etc. These activities are very diverse, including liberal professions, artisans or traders. The maximum annual turnover threshold for services is set at 77,700 euros.

Self-employed sale of goods

The sale of goods is an activity where the self-employed person sells physical products. This can include reselling goods, selling self-made items, or even selling food products through a food truck, for example. The annual turnover ceiling for this activity is 188,700 euros, but this amount also includes the provision of services.

Combine service provision and sale of goods

Conditions to respect

To be able to combine the two types of activities, the self-employed person must ensure not to exceed a total turnover of 188,700 euros, while respecting the ceiling of 77,700 euros for the provision of services. This dual activity makes it possible to broaden its scope of intervention and optimize its sources of income.

Administrative procedures

To start under this status, it is necessary to register as a self-employed person with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) or the URSSAF depending on the main activity. It is essential to choose APE codes corresponding to the activities carried out, to be in compliance with the administration. A regular declaration of turnover, monthly or quarterly, is also necessary for the calculation of social security contributions.

Tax and social obligations

The self-employed person benefits from the micro-tax regime, with social security contributions calculated as a percentage of turnover. He also has the possibility of opting for the final payment of income tax, which allows the tax to be paid at the same time as social security contributions. Concerning VAT, it is possible to benefit from an exemption as long as the turnover thresholds are not exceeded, which greatly simplifies accounting management.

Tips for succeeding as a self-employed person

To maximize the chances of success, it is essential to prepare your project well: a market study to identify opportunities and competitors, a business plan to define objectives and strategy, and an organization to effectively manage the multiple aspects of the project. 'activity. Finally, it is crucial to stay informed of legislative and regulatory developments in order to always be compliant.

Appearances	Key Information
Maximum turnover	188,700 euros for all activities
CA declaration	Monthly or quarterly
Administrative Simplification	Simplified tax regime
Taxation	Calculated on turnover
Responsibility	Liability limited to personal property not necessary for the activity
Services	Varied activities, from catering to VTC
Sale of Goods	Possible to combine with services
Formalities Obligation	Registration in the Trade and Companies Register (if sold)
Taxation	Reduced rate for mixed activities
Particularities of the Professions	Some require specific qualifications

Benefits

• Administrative simplicity
• Simplified tax regime
• Flexibility in business management
• High turnover limits (188,700 euros)

Bonds

• Declaration of turnover regular (monthly or quarterly)
• Hold a simple accounting
• Respect the turnover ceilings
• Get the authorizations and insurance necessary for certain activities