Company registration in France

A company registered in mainland France, with the right to operate throughout the country and participate in government tenders.

• 100% foreign ownership

Full ownership without a local partner for all types of activities.

• Unlimited trading

Right to conduct business freely across France and the European Union.

• Tax advantages

Corporate tax 25% with a reduced rate of 15% for small businesses.

• Reputation and trust

A globally recognized jurisdiction for international business and banking services.

The most popular form for foreign investors, offering maximum flexibility in management and capital raising.

• Flexible management structure

Governance rules freely defined in the company’s articles of association.

• Minimum capital

Share capital requirement: EUR 1.

• Unlimited number of shareholders

No restrictions on the number or type of shareholders.

• Simple transfer of shares

Shares can be transferred freely without approval from other shareholders.

A classic form for small and medium-sized businesses with 2 to 100 participants, ideal for family businesses.

• Participant protection

Liability is limited to the amount of capital contributed.

• Simple management

Clear management structure with appointment of a director.

• Tax optimization

Option to choose between corporate tax and personal income tax.

• Controlled transfer of shares

Transfer of shares to third parties requires approval from the majority of participants.

A parent company for managing a group of enterprises, optimizing taxation, and protecting assets from risks.

• Liability protection

Isolation of risks from subsidiaries and safeguarding of holding company assets.

• Tax optimization

95% exemption on dividend tax for shareholding of 5% or more.

• Centralized management

Unified control over all business processes of the group.

• Attracting investments

High capitalization potential for external financing.

An optimal option for businesses where one partner manages operations, while other participants invest in the project as investors.

• The structure includes two categories of participants: the general partner and the limited partners.
• Management authority rests with the general partners, while limited partners do not take part in the management of the partnership.
• The minimum share capital is EUR 1.
• The tax regime is based on personal income tax (IR): profits are distributed among the participants and taxed at the partner level.
• Foreigners can participate in the company as limited partners, but the general partner must be a resident of France.

This form is suitable for small companies created by partners who are well-acquainted with each other and are willing to be personally liable for the business’s obligations.

• The minimum capital requirement is EUR 1.
• At least two participants are required to establish the partnership, and all partners are considered traders and bear unlimited joint liability.
• Management is usually carried out by the participants themselves: each partner has the right to perform management functions unless the bylaws specify otherwise.
• All profits of the partnership are subject to personal income tax (IR) at the partner level.
• On average, the company registration process takes 1 to 2 weeks.