The tables hereafter shown in this document compare the main legal structures mainly used in France, available to entrepreneurs. We have included in this table several commercial-type enterprises as wellRead More »Comparative table of companies’ legal structures under French law
A new unique status of individual entrepreneur came into effect from May 15th 2022 for any creation of an individual business. This status makes it possible to distinguish the professionalRead More »The Individual Entrepreneur: the legal, tax and social status
Article of 21/06/2017 updated on 31/05/2022 The partners of French S.A.R.L.s must approve the financial statements by a general meeting which must be held within six months of the closingRead More »The annual general meeting in the S.A.R.L.
Article of 30/06/2021 updated on 15/05/2022 The S.A.S. (or S.A.S.U.) is one of the more used social form because of the many attractions it has, the two main ones being:Read More »The annual general meeting in the S.A.S. and S.A.S.U.
=> A proposal for a legal arrangement It is impossible in France to obtain a registration certificate for a vehicle if you are not domiciled there. Thus, foreign people whoRead More »How to become a motorhome owner in France when you are a foreigner?
A large number of business leaders wonder if it is compulsory in France to open a bank account dedicated exclusively to the business and if this account must necessarily beRead More »Bank accounts in French companies
Since 2012, foreign commercial companies having a branch in France must file each year, at the registry of the commercial court of the place where they are registered, the accountingRead More »Filing of accounts at the clerk of the Commercial Court of French establishments of foreign companies
Tourism activity is highly developed in France and the number of accommodation categories provided for by law is also important so that there is a regulation adapted to all typesRead More »The different categories of tourist accommodation and their regulations
The creation of an economic activity is often a complicated operation. It must be carefully prepared because it engages the businessman for many years. We wish to summarize below theRead More »Create a business in France in 2019
There are a very large number of helpers for entrepreneurs. We cannot quote them in their entirety, but the list of the main help below can be useful if youRead More »Main relief to the creation of Businesses
France is renowned for its complexity in legal matters when setting up a company. We’ll try to explain clearly the main steps to follow for the installation of a company.Read More »The Main Formalities to set up a business in France
To help Anglophone investors better understand French law, we will try to give a translation as expressive as possible of some legal terms in three areas: Tax, Company law, SocialRead More »Some Legal or Fiscal terms commonly used in France and their translation in English
As in any other European country, any person who is a national of another EEC country may become a craftsman, merchant or company manager in France under the same conditionsRead More »Investing in Business in France
Before the adoption of the new labor law, El Khomri, it was impossible for any company in France to deviate from collective agreement or labor law. The main purpose ofRead More »The new “Labour Law” (Loi Travail/Loi El Khomri): The point of view of a French accountant
