International entrepreneurs who want to start a business in France can discuss the formalities with one of our French lawyers. We can also provide information here: www.lawyersfrance.eu/starting-a-business-in-france

1. Steps in Opening
a Business in
France
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2. Choosing the
business structure
SARL or Société à
Responsabilité Limitée is the
most popular business
structure in France and
suitable for any type of
activity.

3. Preparing the
documents
After checking and
reserving the name of the
company, you can proceed
to the preparation of its
documents, the Articles of
Association.

4. Opening a bank
account
The minimum share capital for
SARL is EUR 1 and must be
deposited in a bank account
opened in France.
It will also serve the financial
operations of the company.

5. Applying for a
business license
Certain economic activities
require special licenses and
permits, and these must be
obtained before starting the
activities of a company in
France.

6. Register for
taxation
Registration for the payment of
taxes is mandatory for
companies in France, and among
the most important taxes are
VAT and corporate income tax.

7. Appointing the
board of managers
The incorporation documents of the
company must also contain the
names of its managers.
This step is important before having
activities on the market.

8. Hiring staff
Foreign entrepreneurs can
hire both local and foreign
workers.
It is important to take into
account the immigration
formalities, where
applicable.

9. Choosing our
French local
lawyers
Our French lawyers can take care
of the preparation of the necessary
documents for starting a business
and also represent you in the steps
of incorporation, from the very
beginning.

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