Would you like to work as a childminder in a legal and registered manner but without being employed by the parents whose children you are looking after? Then you should adopt the babysitter self-employed mode. How does it work, what are the advantages? We tell you everything here!
1. How to register as a self-employed babysitter?
To be registered and legally able to start your activity as a self-employed babysitter, you must :
- fill in a declaration of commencement of activity (called Cerfa P0) without error
- collect the required supporting documents: in particular, you will be asked for a copy of your identity document marked “Conforms to the original”, dated and signed
- send this declaration and the supporting documents to your local Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE)
These procedures for becoming a self-employed babysitter can be carried out entirely online.
==> And then?
One to four weeks after your application has been registered by your CFE, you will receive your SIRET number directly at home. You can then start your activity as a self-employed babysitter.
2. Can I become a self-employed babysitter while being a student?
Yes, the auto entrepreneur status is open to everyone! It is also perfectly suited to childcare or babysitting as an additional activity, as it can be easily adapted to your schedule.
3. Self-employed babysitter : information to remember
- The Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE) is the URSSAF
- The APE code is generally: 91.13 – Childcare services
- The maximum turnover not to be exceeded is : 72 500 €
- Remuneration: from €8.5 to €12 net per hour
- The amount of social security contributions to be paid is : 22% of your turnover
A lot of useful information can also be found here: https://www.portail-autoentrepreneur.fr/academie/fiches-metiers/prestations-de-services/baby-sitter
4. How do I write my invoices as a self-employed babysitter?
Your invoices are an accounting document, mandatory for managing your accounts. It is important that they include certain compulsory information required by the Commercial Code.
Your identity and that of your client
- Your name and/or the name of your company, address of your company and Siret number, contact e-mail address, telephone number.
- If you are registered with the RCS: give the name of the town where the registry is located and the registration.
- Name and address of your client.
Title and details of your service
- The title “invoice” and the number. It must be unique and follow the order of all your invoices
- The name of your service: “baby sitting” or “childcare
- The dates of your service: for example from 1 to 30 April 2021
Rates and payment methods
- The total amount of your service, excluding tax
- Payment date and due date (immediate, 5 days, etc.)
- If you do not charge VAT, you must indicate “VAT not applicable, article 293 B of the General Tax Code”.
- Means of payment: mention your bank details if you wish to be paid by bank transfer or cheque order.
5. Getting paid by CESU as a self-employed babysitter
Tip: make a declaration of personal services! This is optional but it will allow your clients to pay you in CESU and benefit from tax advantages.
What is the CESU (Chèque Emploi Service Universel)?
The Chèque Emploi Service Universel (CESU) allows private individuals to pay for personal services provided by professionals working for them. This method of payment works like a bank cheque and allows individuals to simplify their administrative procedures.
Two types of CESU exist:
- pre-financed CESU, which are also sometimes offered by companies to their employees
- the declarative CESU, paid in full by the person who holds it
As a self-employed entrepreneur, you can only accept pre-funded CESUs, as the declarative CESUs are intended for employees.
To be able to accept CESU as a means of payment, you must therefore :
- have made your Declaration of Personal Services
- be a member of CRCESU (Centre de Remboursement du Chèque Emploi Service)
6. How do I declare my income and pay my social security contributions?
Step 1: I log on to my account at https://www.autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr
- I click on the “My account” section
- I fill in my autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr login details (email/Social Security code and password) or, if applicable, my Net-Entreprises login details (Siret, name, first name and password).
Step 2: I declare my turnover
- I click on the “Declare and pay” section located in the “My day-to-day business” tab
- I click on the sub-heading “My current deadline”.
- I enter my turnover in the dedicated space, on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Step 3: I pay my social security contributions
- I pay my contributions, in one or more instalments, by choosing either the telepayment method (SEPA direct debit) or by bank card.
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