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Can a woman start her own business in France?
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Correct answer: Yes, like anyone else. Yes, a woman can start her own business. Starting a business is possible for everyone. A diploma is asked only for some activities, such as hairdressing. Source: the Ministry of the Interior sheet “Types d'emploi (3/3)” (in French).
Sources: Sheet “Types d'emploi (3/3)” (French), read on 21 October 2026. Answer written by Hexaciv from this source. Hexaciv is an independent preparation tool. It is not an official website, is not linked to any government body and does not give legal advice. The authoritative source is the Ministry of the Interior's, cited on this page.
The four choices and why
- ✓ Yes, like anyone elseOui, comme tout le mondeCorrect answer. Yes, a woman can start her own business. Starting a business is possible for everyone. A diploma is asked only for some activities, such as hairdressing.
- ✗ No, she needs her husband's permissionNon, elle doit avoir l'accord de son mariNo rule asks for a husband's permission: starting a business is open to everyone.
- ✗ No, it is reserved for menNon, c'est réservé aux hommesStarting a business is possible for everyone.
- ✗ Yes, but only with a diplomaOui, mais seulement avec un diplômeNo diploma is needed, except for some activities.
What the source says
« Comprendre que la création d’une entreprise est possible pour tous. »
Sentence copied word for word from the source, in French, read on 21 October 2026.
How it reads on exam day
The exam is in French, so this is the question you will see: « Une femme peut-elle créer son entreprise en France ? ». Learn the English idea above and the French words in the options.
This question is on the official list for the multi-year residence card (CSP) and on the naturalisation list (PDF read on 14 October 2026). The Ministry's wording: “Une femme peut-elle créer son entreprise ?”.
Where the Ministry explains it
Sheet “Types d'emploi (3/3)” (French).
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