France Company Formation
A top-three European economy with the Talent Passport. We register your SAS/SASU in France, open the bank and tax files, and advise on the residence route for you and your family.
France at a glance
- Entity: SAS/SASU, or SARL for family businesses
- Minimum capital: €1
- Formation time: 1–2 weeks through the INPI one-stop portal
- Corporate tax: 25% corporate income tax (15% on the first €42,500 for small companies)
- Remote formation: Yes, by power of attorney
France Company Formation Facts
Figures on this page are indicative and change often. Government fees, taxes and timelines are confirmed in your written quote after a free consultation. Company formation does not by itself grant residence or citizenship; where a residence route exists we say so and explain its conditions.
A top-three European economy with the Talent Passport
- €1 capital and a flexible SAS structure
- Talent Passport gives a 4-year residence permit for qualifying founders
- Second-largest consumer market in the EU
- Strong public support for startups through Bpifrance and French Tech
Who It Suits
Luxury, fashion, food and tech companies entering the French market, and founders with investment capital who qualify for the Talent Passport.
Living in France Through Your Company
Residence route: hardTalent Passport for business creation or innovative projects, or the entrepreneur/liberal profession visa; 10-year card possible later.
| Funds required (approx.) | Our residence service fee | Family can join | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| About $34,200 | $18,200 | Yes | Hard |
Residence fees are quoted separately from company formation. Government fees, deposits, translations and insurance are not included.
Documents to Prepare
- Passport copies of shareholders and the president
- Proof of address
- Registered office in France (we provide a domiciliation)
- Articles of association (we draft)
- Capital deposit certificate from a French bank or notary
How We Register Your Company in France
- Consultation
We confirm France fits your goal and send a written quote.
- Documents
Passport copies, proof of address and powers of attorney.
- Filing
Partner lawyers reserve the name and file with the Trade and Companies Register.
- Tax and Bank
Tax numbers issued and bank or payment account opened.
- Residence
Optional: we file the residence application for you and your family.
France Company Formation Questions
SAS or SARL?
SAS is flexible and preferred by investors; SARL suits family businesses and has a simpler social regime for the manager.
What does the Talent Passport for business creation require?
A real and serious business project, investment of at least €30,000, a qualifying degree or 5 years’ experience, and sufficient means.
Is French bureaucracy as hard as people say?
Formation itself is now fully online. The complexity is in payroll and tax compliance, which our local accountants handle.
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Register Your Company in France
Send us your activity and ownership plan and we reply with a written quote, timeline and document list.