By Yasmine EDDAM
16 April 2025
As well as the very definition of a craftsperson, there is a precise regulatory framework for carrying out a craft activity in France. For anyone setting up or running a craft business, understanding this framework and mastering the associated administrative procedures is a necessity. This environment is structured around two pillars: the Chambers of Trades and Crafts (CMAs), the key institutional contacts, and the Trades Register (RM), the official register where registration is, in most cases, an unavoidable obligation. This article explains the role and organisation of the CMAs, and goes on to describe the RM registration process, its conditions and consequences. Navigating these administrative aspects may seem complex, but a good understanding is essential to securing and developing your business. The Chambers of Trades and Crafts: Organisation and missions The Chambers of Trades and Crafts (CMAs) are public institutions under the supervision of the State. Their mission...
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