Clevver
Company Formation/France 🇫🇷

Register your French company from anywhere ideal for non-residents

Your personal point of contact handles the entire formation. No travel, fully remote, ready in days.

Perfect for international founders Dedicated account manager Support in German & English

Disclaimer and quality guarantee

We are not a government entity and are not affiliated with any official government authority in France. As an independent platform, our mission is to simplify the company formation process for you. To ensure the highest quality and legal compliance, we work exclusively with a network of local, certified partners and service providers who comply with French anti-money laundering regulations. These on-site experts specialize in company formation in France. Our platform serves as a technological interface, making this process transparent, fast, and efficient for you.

Process

How it works, 4 simple steps

Professional, transparent, 100% remote.

1

Free consultation and detailed quote

Within 24 business hours, your personal point of contact reaches out with an offer and answers to any open questions.

💡 Phone, video, or email, in German & English.

2

Complete our online form

Fill out our guided online form, company details, structure and required documents. Takes about 10 minutes.

💡 Fast form check & confirmation.

3

Remote incorporation

Our team handles the entire company formation process remotely, from document preparation to filing with the relevant authority on your behalf.

💡 Built for international clients.

4

Get your company documents

Once formed and registered, you receive your company documents digitally, we then handle any additional services if requested.

💡 Typical duration: 5-7 business days.

Included

A personalized approach, not just a self-service form.

We walk with you through every step, answering your questions along the way.

Personal point of contact

A dedicated contact guides you through every step, always reachable, always up to date on your case.

Registered legal address

A compliant, physical company domiciliation address, suitable for commercial register entry, official authorities communication, and your legal notice. Accepted by authorities, banks, and business partners. Your mail is received, digitalized and made available to you on your Clevver account.

Document check and drafting

We review your documents and prepare all required formation documents and filing forms, tailored to your specific needs.

Escrow account for the mandatory capital deposit

It is almost impossible for a company owned by non-French residents to open a bank account to deposit the capital. We have the solution: we liaise with the notary and local authorities to open an escrow account, you deposit the capital, the authorities issue an official deposit certificate, and we finish the incorporation for you.

Official company documents and VAT number

You receive your company formation documents digitally, including the official document confirming your entity's legal existence and the company's VAT number.

Pricing

Start your business with confidence, for local founders and non-residents

SAS or SARL formation, transparent and fully remote.

SAS / SARL

For local founders

  • Company name availability check
  • Business activity review
  • Form preparation and KYC verification
  • Preparation of formation documents
  • Bank account opening (mandatory: one shareholder must be a French resident)
  • Filing with the relevant authority
  • Official company formation documents
  • VAT number
Book from €169

Fees charged by the authorities are not included.

SAS / SARL

For non-residents

  • Company name availability check
  • Business activity review
  • Registered address and digital postbox
  • Form preparation and KYC verification
  • Preparation of formation documents
  • Capital deposit in an escrow account opened exclusively for you
  • Filing with the relevant authority
  • Official company formation documents
  • VAT number
Request quote

Fees charged by the authorities are not included.

Success in numbers

3000+
Companies formed
5,000+
International clients
Over 10
Years of experience
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The most common questions from our clients over the past 10 years.

Yes, absolutely. French law doesn't require citizenship or residency to form a company, and France has a very welcoming business environment for non-resident founders.
No, the entire process can be completed remotely. Most non-resident founders never need to set foot in France at all. Clevver handles incorporation 100% remotely, and we also offer a solution that lets you deposit your start capital without ever needing to travel.
It is mandatory in France for the share capital to be deposited before the incorporation can be finalized, and French banks rarely accept to open an account for non-resident founders. Our solution: we open an escrow account with the help of local experts, you deposit your capital there, and we finalize the incorporation for you.
There are three main kinds of business entity in France: the business corporation (Société Anonyme, SA), the limited company (SARL), and the simplified stock corporation (SAS), our top pick for non-resident founders. Read our in-depth comparison of SARL and SAS for the details.

Disclaimer and quality guarantee

We are not a government entity and are not affiliated with any official government authority in France. As an independent platform, our mission is to simplify the company formation process for you. To ensure the highest quality and legal compliance, we work exclusively with a network of local, certified partners and service providers who comply with French anti-money laundering regulations. These on-site experts specialize in company formation in France. Our platform serves as a technological interface, making this process transparent, fast, and efficient for you.