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What is the difference between auto-entrepreneur and micro-entrepreneur?

✅ In brief

Today, the official term mainly used is micro-entrepreneur. The word auto-entrepreneur remains common, but it refers to the same simplified regime.

🧭 What you need to know

The regime allows you to carry out an independent activity with lighter formalities and contributions calculated on turnover.
The name has changed, but many founders, clients and administrations still use both terms.
The term auto-entrepreneur is still widely used in everyday language, but it refers to the same simplified regime.
This regime allows you to carry out an independent activity with lighter procedures, simplified accounting and contributions calculated on turnover collected.

🛠️ How Leegal supports you

Leegal helps you prepare useful information to declare your activity under the micro-enterprise regime.
The process clarifies supporting documents, address, activity, identity information and any points requiring attention.
You keep a clear view of what relates to creation and what will later fall under your micro-entrepreneur obligations.

🔎 Points to check

Do not confuse the micro-enterprise regime with a company: it is not a separate legal entity.
Check the thresholds and obligations applicable to your activity.
Plan to declare turnover even if the activity starts slowly.
The micro-enterprise regime remains simplified, but it still involves declarations, thresholds and obligations.
Some activities may require a qualification, insurance, specific registration or particular supporting documents.
Prices must be read together with any mandatory official fees: the Starter plan starts at €0 excl. VAT in Leegal service fees, excluding mandatory official fees.

📌 Key takeaway

The micro-enterprise regime is often practical for starting alone, but it must remain consistent with your activity, expected revenue and obligations.

Updated on: 06/07/2026

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