Company formation in France
About France
France is the second-biggest economy in the European Union. It has a GDP of more than $2.5 trillion, which makes it the sixth largest economy in the world. The country has a population of more than 66 million people, who speak mostly French. The country is a member of a number of global organizations like OECD, NATO, G7, G20, and the European Union. France is bordered by countries like Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Andora. The country is ranked at position 32 on the ease of doing business index.
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Why Register a Company in France?
There are several reasons why you would consider registering a company in France. These are:
- An iconic country with many significant service industry.
- Highly developed to support manufacturing. This makes it the sixth largest exporter of manufactured goods.
- A strong member of the European Union.
- A youthful population that makes it easy for companies to access labour.
- Excellent infrastructure.
- Strategically located, which leads to a large market.
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How to Register a Company in France
The process of registering a company in France is not very difficult. The recent French governments have made it easier for local and international companies to do business there. The first step of registering a company in France is to come up with a name. The name may be in French, English, or any other EU-recognized language.
After securing a name, you need to have articles of association. These articles are drawn by a person with good legal knowledge. They just need to outline what the company will be doing and how it intends to comply with local regulations. These documents must be submitted to the legal gazette. After this, you should register with the commerce ministry
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Types of Businesses You Can Register in France
- Sole proprietorship – This is recommended for freelancers and people working alone.
- Commercial partnership – This is ideal for a group of two or more people who want to work in collaboration.
- Limited liability company – This is the most common types of companies in France. The liability is transferred from the directors to the company.
- Joint venture – This is when an international company partners with a local French company.
- Joint stock company – This is a company whose stock can be traded on the stock exchange.
- Simplified stock company – This is a simplified version of a joint stock company. You need just two shareholders.
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Set up Company in France
Updated on Thursday 23rd September 2021| Quick Facts | |
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| Types of companies | Limited Liability Company (SARL) Joint-Stock Company (SA) Simplified Joint-Stock Corporation (SAS) Sole Proprietorship (EI) Commercial Partnership (SNC) |
Minimum share capital for LTD Company | EUR1 |
Minimum number of shareholders for Limited Company | 1 |
| Time frame for the incorporation | 2 weeks |
| Corporate tax rate | 25% |
| Dividend tax rate | 26.5%
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| VAT Rate | 20% |
| Are Shelf Companies Available? | No |
| Do you supply a Registered Address/Virtual Office? | Yes |
| Local Director Required | No |
| Annual Meeting Required | No |
| Redomiciliation Permitted | No |
| Electronic Signature | Yes |
| Is Accounting/Annual Return Required? | Yes |
| Foreign-Ownership Allowed | Yes |
Types of business entities in France
- - The private limited liability is the most common business form in France and it requires at least one shareholder and a minimum capital of 1 euro. The initial capital is decided in the articles of association by each legal entity. The liability of the entity’s members is limited in extent to their contribution to the capital. The management is assured by individuals appointed by the general meeting of the shareholders and they are called directors. An auditor is necessary to be appointed if the company meets two of the following conditions: it has more than 50 employees, a net turnover over 3.1 million EUR or a total balance sheet over 1.55 million EUR.
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- A SA (societe anonime) is a form of business established for major businesses and must be formed by at least seven members, corporate bodies or individuals. It is mandatory that at least one member is an individual. The minimum share capital of this business is 37,000 EUR (from which at least half must be deposited at registration and the other half in maximum five years). The management is assured by a board of directors with three to 18 members appointed by the highest instance in the company, the general meeting of the shareholders. Unlike the private limited liability companies, the appointment of a statutory auditor is mandatory.
- - Another form of business is the French SAS (societe par actions simplifiees) formed by at least one member. There is a minimum share capital of 37,000 EUR. The management of such company is assured by at least one director and the appointment of an auditor is mandatory only if one of the following conditions is met: the company has more than 20 employees, the pre-tax turnover exceeds two million euros or the total balance sheet exceeds one million EUR.
- - The SNC (societe en nom collectif) is a form of business formed by at least two partners with no minimum share capital. The particularity of this type of business is that the partners are liable in extent of their personal assets for the entity’s liabilities.
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- The SEL (société d'exercice libéral) is a rare form of business established by professionals in order to allow those to exercise their professional activity in the form of companies.
- - The EURL (entreprise unipersonnelle a responsabilité limitée) is a hybrid between a limited liability company and a partnership which doesn’t require a minimum share capital and with the personal assets of the owners not protected in case the company has outstanding debts.
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