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As a foreigner in France... Several things seem very anti-startup. Despite having a cool StationF co-working place.

In France (Paris) its impossible to rent without earning 3 times your rent in after tax salary.

Lots of decent programmers - but if you hire them its very hard (impossible) to lay them off on a employment contract.

If you don't give them an employment contract they can't rent an apartment.

As a Director you can be held personally responsible (no corporate protection) from non salary payment or other debts.

It is very complex to give shares or options to your employees without large tax implications.

result? StationF is mostly large companies. When you hire people you really need the help of a lawyer to protect yourself.