The complete AmericanInFrance.fr library — 40+ in-depth guides covering every aspect of American life in France and Franco-American business. A Gershon Consulting initiative.
Everything you need to build your life as an American in France — from first steps to long-term roots.
Your complete relocation guide from visa to settled life in France.
PopularEvery visa type for Americans entering France: work, student, talent, visiteur, family.
PopularEvery type of French residency permit, documents needed, ANEF application process.
France's elite 4-year permit for professionals, founders, investors, and artists.
Key PageThe path from resident to French citizen — dual citizenship with the US is allowed.
Which banks accept Americans, dealing with FATCA, Wise, Charles Schwab and more.
PopularEnrolling in Sécurité Sociale, choosing a mutuelle, finding English-speaking doctors.
PopularHow Americans can buy French property, the notaire process, mortgages, and renting rights.
American and international schools, French public schools, universities for US families.
Visiteur visa, income requirements, healthcare access, and best regions to retire.
Exchanging your US driver's license, French traffic rules, buying a car, Crit'Air.
Best apps, classes, methods, and strategies for Americans learning French in France.
Social greetings, dining culture, workplace norms, and what surprises Americans most about France.
NewEU entry requirements, ISO microchip, rabies titer test, airline rules, and dog-friendly France.
NewBrussels IV succession regulation, French inheritance tax, cross-border estate planning for Americans.
NewNavigating the double burden of US citizenship-based taxation and French fiscal obligations.
FBAR, FATCA, Form 2555, foreign tax credit, IRS deadlines — your complete annual guide.
Most ReadWho must file FinCEN 114, what to report, deadlines, and penalties for non-compliance.
PopularReporting foreign financial assets, thresholds for expats, penalties, and FATCA vs FBAR.
How to file your déclaration des revenus, tax brackets, deductions, and dual filing strategy.
PopularHow the 1996 treaty prevents double taxation — key articles on income, pensions, dividends.
Key PageReceiving US Social Security in France, Medicare abroad, the totalization agreement.
The irreversible decision: exit tax, Form 8854, the process at Embassy Paris, what you lose.
Setting up and running a business in France as an American — from first invoice to growing company.
The simplest French business structure — register in minutes, pay as you earn.
PopularBuilding a consulting practice, finding clients, unique value of Americans in France.
Key PageSASU vs SAS vs SARL compared — when to incorporate, costs, and US Form 5471 warning.
TVA rates, exemptions, choosing a French accountant, and best software for expat entrepreneurs.
CDI vs CDD, the true cost of a French employee, dismissal rules, and employer obligations.
France's premier single-person corporation: creation steps, salary vs dividends, US Form 5471 obligations.
Key PageThe Gershon Consulting core — helping French companies successfully enter and grow in the US market.
The complete framework: market assessment, foundation building, and go-to-market execution.
FlagshipDelaware LLC vs C-Corp, getting an EIN, US banking, and the remote setup process.
PopularUS vs French sales culture, channel selection, content, pricing, and partner strategies.
CES, NRF, SXSW, NAB and more — by industry, with French Tech pavilion information.
Accessing US VCs, angel investors, Y Combinator, and Franco-American investment funds.
Why American buyers behave differently — the 7 most common French mistakes in US sales.
Key PageSEO, LinkedIn, content marketing, and paid advertising strategies for French companies in the US.
NewDistributors, Amazon, retail, VARs, three-tier alcohol system — choosing the right US channel.
NewFinding your people, staying connected to America, and building community across the Atlantic.
General guide to American expat life across Europe — context for your France experience.
Neighborhoods, AmCham, WICE, American Hospital, American grocery and community guide.
PopularLyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nice, Provence — life beyond Paris for American expats.
Passport renewal, notarial services, STEP enrollment, citizen alerts, all ACS services.
FVAP absentee ballot guide, Democrats Abroad, Republicans Overseas, primary voting.
AmCham, WICE, French-American Foundation, AARO, American Library, American Hospital and more.
Key PageThe team, services, and methodology behind AmericanInFrance.fr — US market entry experts based in France.
Our story, mission, and the bicultural expertise that makes us different in US market entry consulting.
FeaturedMarket assessment, US entity setup, go-to-market execution, sales coaching, and investor introductions.
Schedule a discovery call, apply to the partner program, or ask a question about US market entry.
American consultants in France who advise French companies on US market expansion are in high demand. The Gershon Consulting partner program connects you with clients, methodology, and a professional network.