French Company Registration
...by Lawyers for Inernational Entrepreneurs
Registration of your French Subsidary, joint-venture, opco (...)
We offer a tailor-made turnkey solution to allow you to create your company in France for your operating company, holding company, subsidiary, joint venture (...).
Our bilingual team composed of lawyers, accountants – auditors, in relation with our partners banks, investment banks, insurers will accompany you to offer you tailor-made services:
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Statutes (aricles of association)
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Shareholders' agreement,
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Capital deposit (escrow account)
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Legal formalities before the competent Commercial Court,
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Know Your Customer Process (KYC)
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Introduction to local Banks and insurers
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Domiciliation of the Company,
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Employment contract
A single interlocutor
A tailor-made offer
A turnkey company
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France's different types of companies
In France, there are several types of business entities that individuals and entrepreneurs can choose from when setting up a company.
FCR – French Company Registration only assist with companies registration and does not deal with Sole Proprietorship (Entrepreneur individuel) and Micro-Enterprise (Micro-entreprise).
The choice of entity depends on various factors such as the business's goals, size, ownership structure, management structure, and liability considerations.
Here are some of the most common types of companies in France, from the most to the least common.
FCR – French Company Registration will assist you in selecting the one adapted to your needs.
We will class them from the most common to the least common.
Simplified Joint Stock Company
(Société par Actions Simplifiée - SAS):
- Provides flexibility in terms of management and governance.
- Requires at least one natural person or legal entity as a president (Président).
- Shareholders' (also call “associés”) liability is limited to their investment.
Simplified Joint Stock Company with a Single Shareholder
(Société par Actions Simplifiée Unipersonnelle - SASU) :
- A variation of the SAS with only one shareholder.
- Offers the same flexibility and limited liability benefits.
Limited Liability Company
(Société à Responsabilité
Limitée - SARL):
- A popular choice for small to medium-sized businesses.
- Owners (called "associés") have limited liability, protecting their personal assets.
- Requires at least one director (gérant).
Public Limited Company
(Société Anonyme - SA) :
- Typically chosen for larger companies with multiple shareholders.
- Shares can be publicly traded on the stock exchange.
- Requires a minimum share capital.
Partnership
(Société en Nom Collectif - SNC) :
- A general partnership where two or more individuals or entities share ownership.
- Partners have unlimited personal liability for the partnership's debts.
Limited Partnership (Société en Commandite Simple - SCS):
- A partnership consisting of both general partners and limited partners.
- General partners have unlimited personal liability, while limited partners have limited liability to their investment.
Cooperative
(Société Coopérative - SC):
- A type of company where members participate in both ownership and decision-making.
- Common in agricultural and artisanal sectors.
Economic Interest Group
(Groupement d'Intérêt Économique - GIE):
- A legal entity formed by two or more businesses to collaborate on specific projects.
- Members maintain their independence while pooling resources.
Branch of a Foreign Company
(Succursale d'Entreprise Étrangère):
- A foreign company can establish a branch in France, which operates as an extension of the parent company.