guides and resources to help english-speakers in france

DIY Resources to help you find your own way through the bureaucratic maze

Browse French Wordsmith guides and tutorials for low-cost DIY solutions - for you to take the French paperwork bulldog by the collar, do-it-yourself, and stay in control. 

Designed for people with the grit to sail into uncharted territory using clear instructions in English, each resource has been carefully prepared to give you step-by-step instructions on how to complete a range of specific tasks.

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Resources to help you DIY

How to exchange your UK driving license for a French permis de conduire using the French gov ANTS online service
€45.00
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How to use CESU online to get back 50% of costs for home help services (and save yourself hundreds of euros a year!).
€40.00
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Bringing your UK-registered car into France (stage 1: customs and conformity)
€40.00
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Micro Enterprises GROW YOUR BUSINESS: Get to grips with VAT
€40.00
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Please note

While every effort is made to make each guide as accessible as possible with detailed instructions as well as tips on known issues and problem-shooting, the nature of French online services can, despite every effort, bring occasional choppy waters. 

Before purchasing, please read the Online User Terms and Conditions (T&Cs), and check that the resource meets your specific needs by reading the explanation.