Can I really combine micro-entrepreneur status with Microtaches income?

Yes, it's fully legal and common. Micro-task income is BNC and integrates with your BNC micro-entrepreneur activity, or creates a second activity line if you're registered under BIC.

Does Microtaches income count toward the €77,700 cap?

Yes, if you're a BNC micro-entrepreneur. It adds to your other BNC receipts of the year within the same €77,700 global cap.

Do I need a SIRET to do micro-tasks?

No, not mandatorily. Below the micro-BNC cap (€77,700/year) and without an intent to run a regular professional activity, you can declare under simple non-professional BNC without registration.

Does the €2,500/year Microtaches cap apply if I'm a micro-entrepreneur?

By default yes, but it can be lifted on presentation of a SIRENE notice proving your BNC registration. Contact support with your proof to adjust your profile.

What URSSAF contribution rate applies to micro-task income?

The standard BNC rate: approximately 21.2% of gross revenue (social contributions) + 0.2% professional training tax. If you opted for the withholding tax and qualify, add 2.2% income tax withheld at source.

How do I convert my Ops into euros for the declaration?

For URSSAF revenue, only count amounts actually received in euros (SEPA transfers) and the euro value of gift cards/shop products consumed during the year. Unconverted Ops remain a non-taxable balance until materialized.

Do I need to invoice Microtaches for my income?

No, Microtaches handles payments automatically and provides a downloadable annual summary. You don't need to issue invoices as you would for a classic B2B client.

What happens if I exceed the €77,700 cap?

You automatically switch to the real regime (controlled BNC return) with full accounting. Rarely reached via micro-tasks alone, but can happen when combined with a main freelance activity.

Combining French micro-entrepreneur status with micro-task income: what the law actually says

L'équipe Microtaches · Updated 2026-07-12 · Législation

You're already a French micro-entrepreneur and also earn money on micro-task platforms? Good news: it's fully legal and compatible. But there are rules to know so you don't blow your cap or miss a URSSAF contribution. The clear guide.

The French micro-entrepreneur status in 30 seconds

The micro-entrepreneur (previously called auto-entrepreneur until 2016) is a simplified French sole-proprietor regime. It allows you to run an independent activity with ultra-light bookkeeping, social contributions calculated as a percentage of revenue, and a VAT exemption as long as thresholds aren't exceeded.

Annual BNC revenue cap: €77,700 (official 2024-2026 threshold).
Social contributions: ~21.2% of revenue for BNC services (URSSAF).
VAT exemption up to €37,500 (then €41,250 as the increased threshold).
Revenue declaration monthly or quarterly on autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr.
Taxation: micro-BNC with a flat 34% allowance, or 2.2% optional withholding tax if eligible.

Which category does micro-task income fall under?

When you're paid to annotate an image, test an app, leave a qualified LinkedIn comment or answer a survey, you provide an independent service. Under French tax and social law, this falls under BNC — Non-Commercial Profits.

Direct consequence: if you are already a micro-entrepreneur in BNC (consultant, freelancer, coach, tutor, independent developer…), micro-task earnings add to your existing activity and fall under the same €77,700 cap. No need to create a second business.

How caps stack: 3 concrete scenarios

Calculating your micro-task revenue

The revenue to report is the gross amount in euros actually received, not the Ops balance. On Microtaches, that's the SEPA transfers credited to your bank account within the calendar year.

Microtaches bank transfer: 1 Ops = €0.0042 → that's what counts in your revenue.
Gift cards & shop: 1 Ops = €0.0082 → the tax authority considers a gift card has monetary value. Also declare in BNC.
10,000 Ops reserve: not converted, so not counted in revenue as long as it sits in your account.
Bonuses, referrals, badges: include them as soon as they become withdrawable or spendable in the shop.

Thresholds to know as a micro-entrepreneur — Official French thresholds — combined with your other BNC activities where applicable.

	Valeur
BNC micro-entrepreneur cap	€77,700 €/year
VAT exemption (base threshold)	€37,500 €/year
Platform DAC7 reporting threshold	€2,000 €/year
Microtaches annual withdrawal cap	€2,500 €/year

When does it really make sense to create a micro-business?

If your micro-task income stays occasional and modest (a few hundred euros per year), the simple non-registered micro-BNC regime is more than enough. No SIRET, no URSSAF contributions: you just declare receipts once a year.

Moving to a micro-business becomes relevant when you check at least one of these boxes:

You exceed €3,000 to €5,000/year of micro-task income over time.
You combine it with another independent activity (consulting, freelance, sales).
You want to contribute toward retirement and earn social rights on this income.
You also bill B2B clients directly and need a SIRET.
You're a job seeker and the micro-entrepreneur status fits an ARCE/ACRE-backed project.

The Microtaches €2,500 cap when you're a micro-entrepreneur

Microtaches applies by default a €2,500 annual cap on bank withdrawals, aligned with anti-money-laundering rules for non-registered individuals.

If you are registered as a French micro-entrepreneur (valid SIRET), this cap can be lifted upon proof. In practice: send our support a copy of your INSEE/SIRENE registration notice, and we adjust your profile to the "registered professional activity" regime. You still get the same KYC framework, but without the €2,500/year limit.

Note: gift card conversions and shop purchases stay uncapped for everyone, registered or not — they just need to be included in your revenue declaration.

The 5 pitfalls to avoid when combining

Forgetting gift cards in your revenue. A €50 Amazon card received = €50 of reportable revenue, even without a bank transfer.
Confusing Ops with euros. Revenue = euros received, not Ops balance. Keep a small tracker for Ops credited / Ops converted / euros received.
Underestimating contributions. 21.2% goes directly to URSSAF once you're registered. Set this aside on every transfer.
Crossing the cap unnoticed. Multiple platforms + freelance activity: watch the BNC total every quarter.
Skipping traceability. In case of an audit, a per-platform summary (date, gross amount, IBAN, transaction reference) is enough 95% of the time — provided you have it.

Can I really combine micro-entrepreneur status with Microtaches income?: Yes, it's fully legal and common. Micro-task income is BNC and integrates with your BNC micro-entrepreneur activity, or creates a second activity line if you're registered under BIC.
Does Microtaches income count toward the €77,700 cap?: Yes, if you're a BNC micro-entrepreneur. It adds to your other BNC receipts of the year within the same €77,700 global cap.
Do I need a SIRET to do micro-tasks?: No, not mandatorily. Below the micro-BNC cap (€77,700/year) and without an intent to run a regular professional activity, you can declare under simple non-professional BNC without registration.
Does the €2,500/year Microtaches cap apply if I'm a micro-entrepreneur?: By default yes, but it can be lifted on presentation of a SIRENE notice proving your BNC registration. Contact support with your proof to adjust your profile.
What URSSAF contribution rate applies to micro-task income?: The standard BNC rate: approximately 21.2% of gross revenue (social contributions) + 0.2% professional training tax. If you opted for the withholding tax and qualify, add 2.2% income tax withheld at source.
How do I convert my Ops into euros for the declaration?: For URSSAF revenue, only count amounts actually received in euros (SEPA transfers) and the euro value of gift cards/shop products consumed during the year. Unconverted Ops remain a non-taxable balance until materialized.
Do I need to invoice Microtaches for my income?: No, Microtaches handles payments automatically and provides a downloadable annual summary. You don't need to issue invoices as you would for a classic B2B client.
What happens if I exceed the €77,700 cap?: You automatically switch to the real regime (controlled BNC return) with full accounting. Rarely reached via micro-tasks alone, but can happen when combined with a main freelance activity.