WHERE CAN I FIND A LIST OF DISTRIBUTOR COMPANIES?
It’s relatively easy to find a list of distributor companies online. However, we strongly recommend referring to the list of companies that are members of the FVD. These companies are committed to following rules that reinforce the legislative measures in place.
WHAT DOES SIGNING A VDI CONTRACT INVOLVE?
The company commits to providing technical and practical support to the new seller, notably by clearly presenting the VDI status as well as their rights in commercial, tax, and social matters. This necessarily includes a detailed presentation of their status and their rights in commercial, tax, and social matters. An initial training may also be offered, before or after signing the VDI contract, to introduce the company’s products or services and its organization in more detail. Many also wonder about the difference between autoentrepreneur and VDI, two similar statuses but with different tax and social implications. As a VDI, administrative procedures are limited, but the seller must still declare their income to URSSAF VDI.
WHAT ARE THE SELLER’S OBLIGATIONS TOWARDS THE COMPANY?
The independent home seller must respect the rules established by the company to protect its image as well as that of its products or services, and not harm its proper functioning. These professional obligations also come with social rights, especially regarding VDI retirement and social protection.
WHAT IS THE FVD?
Founded in 1966 as a Professional Association by the leading Direct Sales companies of the time, the Fédération de la Vente Directe is the only representative body for companies that sell directly to consumers, through a network of salespeople in individual or group sales sessions.
WHAT DOES A COMPANY’S MEMBERSHIP IN THE FVD GUARANTEE ME?
Member companies commit to following rules that reinforce the legislative measures in place. They unreservedly accept two distinct codes: The code of conduct for direct sales companies, which governs relationships between sellers and companies; and the Direct Sales code of ethics for consumers.
WHY SHOULD I BE CAREFUL WHEN CHOOSING MY FUTURE COMPANY?
It’s relatively easy to find a list of distributor companies online. However, we strongly recommend referring to the list of companies that are members of the FVD. These companies are committed to following rules that reinforce the legislative measures in place. “Pyramid schemes” are only designed to take your money by promising you easy earnings or miracle products. If you have any doubts about a company’s reliability, don’t hesitate to contact the Fédération de Vente Directe.
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