Fishing
The maritime fishing business: what is its legal status and what are the social rules?
By Yasmine EDDAM17 April 2025html Starting up or running a business in the marine fishing sector involves much more than simply mastering navigation and catching techniques. Choosing the right legal structure, understanding your social obligations and knowing the exact status of your business are fundamental steps in ensuring the sustainability and security of your project. The implications can be numerous, affecting both taxation and the social protection of the fisherman and his family. Our firm has observed that many questions are being asked about these essential aspects. This article aims to clarify the main points concerning the legal and social framework for professional maritime fishing businesses in France. We will look at the legal nature of the activity, the different forms that the business can take, the important role of the spouse and the specific rules governing employment relationships on board. The legal nature of professional maritime...
Who represents and organises maritime fishing professionals in France?
Commercial, business and competition law, FisheriesThe French marine fishing sector, rich in diversity and history, is structured by a complex set of professional organisations and consultative bodies. Understanding who does what in this institutional landscape is not always easy for fishermen, shipowners or players in the downstream sector...Fishing in France and Europe: what are the rules for accessing and preserving resources?
Commercial, business and competition law, FisheriesThe sea, a source of income for many professionals, is home to a living but fragile resource. Ensuring the future of fishing inevitably involves rigorous, sustainable management of fish stocks and other marine organisms. It's a complex challenge, combining economic, social and environmental issues. At the heart of...Fisheries policing: controls and penalties
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Commercial, business and competition law, FisheriesBeyond the catch itself, the success of a fishing business depends heavily on its ability to add value to its products and maintain high-performance production facilities. The marketing of seafood, a perishable product par excellence, is subject to strict quality and safety requirements.The essential guide to maritime fishing law in France
Commercial, business and competition law, FisheriesProfessional sea fishing is much more than just a job; it is a vital sector of economic activity for many French coastal regions, but also an area subject to particularly dense and evolving regulations. For fishermen, shipowners and all those involved in the industry, navigating the twists and turns of the...
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