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Company Formation in France

Fostering a pro-business environment, a sophisticated market and a highly educated workforce, France is an attractive place to setup a business.
SARL-EU 1015 €

Company incorporation
(mandatory)

The company incorporation includes:

  • 1 director and 1 individual shareholder
  • the legal fees of the Trade Register
  • the publicity with the legal newspaper
  • VAT registration
1015,00 EUR one time
Bank Account
Opening of a Pro account with ClevverBanking to deposit the start capital
(mandatory)
(Required share capital of 1€)
499,00 EUR one time
Ongoing fees for the account 19,95 EUR/month
Registered Office in Paris (incl. Mail handling)
see Volume included
29,00 EUR/month
(mandatory)

Available Add-ons

Corporate Shareholder

500,00 €

EORI Registration

99,00 €

SARL-NON-EU 1499 €

Company incorporation
(mandatory)

The company incorporation includes:

  • 1 director and 1 individual shareholder
  • the legal fees of the Trade Register
  • the publicity with the legal newspaper
  • VAT registration
1499,00 EUR one time
Escrow bank account to deposit the start capital
(mandatory)
(Required share capital of 1€)
599,00 EUR one time
It is nearly impossible for a non-resident/outside of EU founder to have a business bank account opened in France during the formation, so we will need to deposit the capital with a different body (notary). Once the capital has been transferred, a certificate will be provided that we need to send along with the other incorporation documents.
Registered Office in Paris (incl. Mail handling)
see Volume included
29,00 EUR/month
(mandatory)

Available Add-ons

Corporate Shareholder

500,00 €

EORI Registration

99,00 €

Support for online bank account opening

Not guaranteed, physical presence in the country may be required

From 550,00 €

Company formation process

  • Fill out the online
    application contact form

  • Our legal team will
    shortly get back to you with an offer

  • When all is clear on both
    sides your company gets registered

  • You will receive all
    necessary documents

Basics & Requirements

Basis of legal systemUnder Civil Law
Governing corporate legislation French companies are regulated under the French Commercial Code (Code de commerce)
Stability Very stable jurisdiction with a reputable legal system
Taxation Corporation tax (Impôt sur les sociétés) is paid by companies on their profits. 25% or 15% for SMB
Confidentiality – published information Beneficial owners’ details: disclosed to the authorities
Shareholders’ details appear on public record
Directors’ details appear on public record
Company type Société à responsabilité limitée (SARL) or Société par actions simplifiée (SAS)
Paid up capital requirement Minimum share capital: €1. It is obligatory to open a bank account to deposit share capital, almost no french banks accept non-residents. To see the Clevver solution: (page of the ClevverBanking France)
Minimum directors & shareholders 1 director (physical person of any nationality or corporate shareholder for SAS) 1 shareholder (can also be a legal person, no nationality restriction)
Required Company Secretary Not required
Required Registered Legal Address Yes, a registered office address in France is mandatory
Accounting requirement Accounts and tax filing must be submitted annually. Audit is mandatory for large companies, small and medium-sized companies may be exempted under certain conditions
Company name regulations Language: French Letters: From Roman alphabet Company name must include a corporate form indicator (e.g., SARL or SAS). Name restrictions apply, and certain names may require prior approval from the relevant authorities

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  • Compliance calendar to keep your company compliant​
  • Important dates for tax filings, state filings and many more​​
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Do you have any questions?

Our professional team is available to deal with your enquiries regarding any of your questions on company formation around the globe.
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.

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ClevverCompany Services

We offer many additional services next to the company formation itself. For more information, click on the links or send us an inquiry.

  • Taxation & Accounting Service
  • Compliance Center
  • ClevverCrypto Service
  • Shelf company solutions
  • Legal Address for your company
  • Offshore company setup
  • US Bank account setup

Clevver GmbH does not provide any legal advice itself. Clevver GmbH cooperates with various lawyers and tax advisors who provide the necessary individual legal advice.

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