How do I register with the Chambre des Métiers as a nail or hair technician? Velvet practical guide Extension

Are you ready to take the plunge and launch your own nail or lash technician business? Congratulations! After you've taken a recognized training course (like those offered by Velvet Extension), it's time to register with the Chambre des Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA) to obtain your SIREN/SIRET number and legally start up your your business. Here are all the steps and tips you need to successfully register, from choosing your status to day-to-day management tips from industry experts.

1. Training: the essential step to practice

Before registering, it is essential to have undergone specific professional training, leading to a recognized certificate. certificate. This document proves your technical know-how and your ability to work safely, whether in nail art or eyelash extension. Always check that your training center is accredited and that your certificate is valid for registration with the CMA^{[1][3][6][7][8]}.

2. Choose the right status: micro-business or company?

To get started, the micro-enterprise (auto-entrepreneur) is the simplest and most widespread status. It allows you to to work alone, without employees, with streamlined administration and a sales ceiling (€72,500 for services). You can also declare your income online, keep a simplified account book, and benefit from reduced social security charges for the first few quarters of activity^[1][5][6].

• Working alone, without an employee
• Do not exceed annual sales threshold
• Declare sales on a monthly or quarterly basis
• Keeping a recipe book

If you're planning to hire more staff or exceed the ceiling, opt for another status (SASU, SAS, EI, EIRL...). contact the CMA to find out about the procedures specific to your project^[1][2].

3. How to register with the Chambre des Métiers

You can now register online via INPI's one-stop shop, which will forward your file to the CMA in your region. in your region. Fill in the P0 CMB form, specifying your activity: "beauty care" (APE code 9602B), "nail technician", "hair technician" or "beauty coaching", depending on the options proposed by your CMA. Enclose your training certificate, proof of identity and proof of address^[1][3][5][7].

• Registration with the Répertoire des Métiers (RM) mandatory
• Quickly obtain a SIREN/SIRET number, APE code and D1 extract
• Deadlines: immediate provisional certificate, K-BIS within 5 to 10 days
• No compulsory internship since 2019, but workshops and support available at the CMA

4. Key points for a successful installation

• Check that your training is recognized before you register
• Find out about business start-up assistance (ACRE, CPF, Pôle Emploi...).
• Prepare a complete file (certificate, supporting documents, business plan)
• Anticipate your company's communication and visibility (website, social networks, flyers...)
• Keep in mind that success also depends on the quality of your welcome, your services and your customer care

Once you've registered, it's time to take care of your image and develop your customer base: digital communication, word-of-mouth, introductory offers and customer loyalty are your best allies for a successful launch.

To find out more about setting up a beauty business, professional training or digital communications discover our complete guide to Velvet Extension.

The Velvet Extension team