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France Company Formation

Position your business at the heart of Europe. Establish your French company to access the EU's largest market, a world-class economy, and a hub of innovation.

The French Advantage for Global Business

Discover why France is a top destination for international investment and European operations.

Access to the EU Single Market

Establish a foothold in the world's largest single market area, with frictionless trade access to over 450 million consumers.

Large & Sophisticated Economy

France is the Eurozone's second-largest economy, offering a diverse, stable, and high-income domestic market for goods and services.

Leading Hub for Innovation

Benefit from a strong ecosystem for R&D, with generous tax credits (Crédit d'Impôt Recherche) and support for tech startups (La French Tech).

Highly Skilled Workforce

Tap into a productive and highly educated talent pool, particularly in engineering, technology, finance, and luxury goods.

World-Class Infrastructure

Leverage high-speed rail networks, major international airports, and advanced digital infrastructure connecting you to Europe and the world.

Strong Legal & Business Framework

Operate within a robust, predictable legal system with strong protections for property rights and contractual agreements.

France Formation Packages

Choose the right package for your seamless entry into the French market.

Essential SAS/SARL Setup

Core package for establishing your French company with all mandatory registrations.

€4,999

Est. Timeline: 4-6 Weeks

  • Consultation on entity choice (SAS vs. SARL)
  • Company Name Verification
  • Drafting of bilingual Articles of Association
  • Preparation of director/shareholder documents
  • Publication of legal notice
  • Registration with the Commercial Court (Greffe)
  • Obtaining official KBIS extract (Company ID)
Most Popular
Business Pro Package

Comprehensive solution with banking and tax registration for full operational readiness.

€7,499

Est. Timeline: 5-7 Weeks

  • All features of Essential Setup
  • Assistance with opening a French corporate bank account
  • Registration for intra-community VAT number
  • Registration with social security authorities
  • Appointment of a chartered accountant (expert-comptable)
  • Dedicated bilingual project manager
Enterprise Solution

All-inclusive package with virtual office and initial HR support for a seamless market entry.

€12,999

Est. Timeline: 6-8 Weeks

  • All features of Business Pro Package
  • Registered office address service (12 months)
  • Mail handling and forwarding service
  • Initial accounting & bookkeeping setup
  • Standard bilingual employment contract templates
  • Assistance with initial employee registration (URSSAF)
  • Priority support and government liaison

Choosing Your French Entity

We primarily assist with the two most common and advantageous structures for foreign investors.

SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée)

The most popular and flexible corporate structure for foreign investors. Offers great freedom in governance and share capital structure. Ideal for startups and subsidiaries.

  • High flexibility in statutes
  • No minimum share capital
  • President required
  • Easy to bring in new investors
SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée)

The traditional Limited Liability Company. More rigid in its legal framework than the SAS but well-understood and stable. Suited for small businesses and family-owned companies.

  • Manager ('gérant') required
  • More regulated share transfers
  • Clear legal framework
  • Perceived as stable and traditional
Branch Office (Succursale)

Not a separate legal entity but an extension of the foreign parent company. The parent company remains fully liable for the branch's debts and obligations.

  • No separate legal entity
  • Parent company is fully liable
  • Simpler to set up than a subsidiary
  • Taxed on French profits

Our Streamlined Formation Process

A clear and efficient path to establishing your French company.

1

Consultation & Document Collation

We determine the best entity type for your needs and gather required KYC documents from shareholders and directors (passports, proof of address, etc.).

2

Share Capital Deposit

The initial share capital is deposited into a blocked bank account in France, and the bank issues a deposit certificate.

3

Drafting & Signing Legal Documents

We draft and finalize the Articles of Association (statuts) and other necessary legal documents for your signature.

4

Publication of Legal Notice

A formal notice of the company's formation is published in an authorized legal journal (journal d'annonces légales).

5

Filing with Authorities

The complete application file is submitted to the relevant Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE) which then registers it with the Commercial Court (Greffe).

6

Company Activation (KBIS Received)

The Greffe issues the 'Extrait KBIS', the official identity document of your company. The share capital is unblocked, and your company is fully operational.

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