Business license needed for international destination wedding?

9 years 3 months ago #423649 by Joslyn
I've been asked to photograph a friends wedding in June 2015 in Paris France.  Would any of you know if I need to file for any sort of business license there?  Or anything at all being an American citizen?  


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9 years 3 months ago #423656 by Roger Lang
I don't think so.  What you will want to do is coordinate with the venue long in advance to see what their requirements might be.  If there are any odd ball requirements, till most likely let you know.  


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9 years 3 months ago #423697 by garyrhook

Joslyn wrote: I've been asked to photograph a friends wedding in June 2015 in Paris France.  Would any of you know if I need to file for any sort of business license there?  Or anything at all being an American citizen?  


Do either you or your friend live in France? If not, then as far as anyone knows you are doing your friend a favor by photographing their wedding.

Do not go looking for complexity. If you and your friend both live here in the states then your business transaction will be completely domestic.


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9 years 3 months ago #423699 by JD Imagery
Not sure on this, I did find a couple links with some information that might be a good start for you - 

www.expatica.com/fr/family-essentials/pa...n-France_101112.html
www.destinationweddingfrance.com/2009/de...g-married-in-france/  


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9 years 3 months ago #423700 by garyrhook

JD Imagery wrote: Not sure on this, I did find a couple links with some information that might be a good start for you - 

www.expatica.com/fr/family-essentials/pa...n-France_101112.html
www.destinationweddingfrance.com/2009/de...g-married-in-france/  


That doesn't appear to have anything to do with running a business. Sounds like the bride will still have to have a ceremony in the states, though, and going to France is just for show.


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9 years 3 months ago #423702 by JD Imagery

garyrhook wrote:

JD Imagery wrote: Not sure on this, I did find a couple links with some information that might be a good start for you - 

www.expatica.com/fr/family-essentials/pa...n-France_101112.html
www.destinationweddingfrance.com/2009/de...g-married-in-france/  


That doesn't appear to have anything to do with running a business. Sounds like the bride will still have to have a ceremony in the states, though, and going to France is just for show.


That's why I said "not sure about this" and "might be a good start".  I was just trying to help with some spots that might turn up some clues on how to prepare for this.  ;)


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9 years 3 months ago #423868 by Jeffster
Here's a good article that points out a few important things to consider:  www.intimateweddings.com/blog/how-to-get-married-in-paris/


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9 years 3 months ago #423976 by garyrhook
Why are we providing information on getting married when the OP wants to know about business issues related to an international job? Unless I"m missing something the job has nothing to do with the wedding ceremony. It has to do with taking photographs, for pay, in another country. But the monetary element is only domestic; France doesn't know and shouldn't care.

Or am I missing something from the OP?


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9 years 3 months ago #424104 by Don Granger
I believe you should be fine, your just taking photos.  However if you will be taking photos at a certain venue, you might need to get permission from that venue.  


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9 years 3 months ago #424312 by Joslyn
Food for thought, thank you everyone. 


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