GeraldineEC

Thank you for that, it's all really helpful, oh and i'm both(french mum, english/british dad) so got dual nationality

dmu

Sorry to learn that both have passed away.
The fact of being dual nationality is one "problem" less to consider.
Where in the South were you thinking of settling? Members will be able to give local advice as to the feasibility of setting up your business. For a start, you would struggle in north Hérault... Deciding on which location seems primordial.
Take a look at the "Read-Me: Moving to France FAQs" above, in the "Starting a Business" thread, to give you an idea of which type of business structure would suit you best. A Micro-Entreprise (aka Auto-Entrepreneur) sounds good
Portail officiel des auto-entrepreneurs

GeraldineEC

That's really good thank you.
I'm thinking it will be around March 17 at the moment.
I would like it to be in the 06 as that's where we were when I was little so have good memories.

Chatter Static

You could probably do quite well in that area it certainly would hurt to have say Clarins beauty therapy diploma as well and Phytomer who offer training in Saint Malo, It is an industry that does tend to appeal from a consumer level to folk with a bit more cash.

Shirtback

Which is why I gave you a direct link regarding qualifications (post #3).

OldPro

There are also lots of Brits of many generations standing who have a very poor command of the English language.

Tweedpipe

Agreed. And how many times have we heard or even read here, "I could of told you".....etc. Instead of the correct I could have or I could've told you.

Whilst in the FNAC I flicked through a French 'how to' SMS handbook. Mindboggling! It doesn't fare well for the next generation of spellers. And I'm sure there are similar handbooks in most popular languages.
Our kids - educated in France, during holiday periods, travelling etc, were encouraged to perfect their English grammar with 'First Aid in English.' I still have and cherish those paperbacks, and I see they are still in print. Marvellous little books.

Chatter Static

Everyone is born with different intellect not to mention the social constraints/barriers they may have whilst going through the education system and other influencing factors through life.

BEVS

Please note: OldPro has previous troll form & has now left the building

Chatter Static

;-)

Countryreverie

I have recently set up my business in France . I am a furniture maker and I have no idea of the exact equivalences of British and French qualifications in the therapy fields. What I can say is that I was offered two options to establish my experience and ability. One was to have my C and G certificates translated by professional services ( at a cost of course ) or obtain a letter from HMRC stating i have been in business for at least 3 years. I opted for that letter and HMRC were very fothcoming .Unfortunately they sent it to England to my previous address instead of the french one i had specifically asked for and I then was held up for six weeks and didn't get registered before the referendum, which had been my plan . Hopefully this lapse won't come back to haunt me ! Good luck.

MikeJ

Bit late to this thread, however:
As cross recognition of qualifications is part of the free movement basic principles of the EU and an absolute red line for most other member states and Brexiteers specifically state that removal of free movement rules - even to get access to the free market - is non-negotiable then it is very unlikely that certificates and qualifications from GB are going to get official recognition.
Interesting times ahead. I suspect that French bureaucracy will delay any decision for Brits under current EU rules (for whatever) as long as they feasibly can to see what happens after Brexit (and to put as much pressure on Brexit negotiators as possible). So Brexit will have a big influence even for dual nationalities.
Incidentally do you actually have dual nationality i.e. 2 passports, or just claim them because of your birthrights? If the latter then now is the time to get it sorted.
Interesting times ahead.

Shirtback

One can have dual (or more) nationality(s)/citizenship(s) without holding passports from each (or all) country(ies).

Just as an example, a French consular official once quoted French law/policy at me saying a passport is neither a proof of identity nor citizenship; it's a "travel document".

She was being pedantic, as am I .