Company Formation · Europe
France
We form French companies. The usual vehicles are an SAS or an SARL. We also advise on business banking, payment gateways, and — where it applies — business immigration.
- Entity
- SAS / SARL
- Visit
- A visit may be required for identification or banking
- Timeframe
- Typically 2–6 weeks
- Typical cost
- Statutory filing fees plus an accountant from incorporation
Country overview
About France
France is a republic in Western Europe. Paris is the capital and the largest city. About 68 million people live here. It borders Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Andorra, with coasts on the Atlantic, the Channel and the Mediterranean. French is the official language. The euro is the currency.
France is a founding member of the European Union, in the euro area, and in Schengen. Paris is one of Europe's principal business cities. The country has a large domestic market and a civil-law system. A French company sits inside the single market.
Brikseka forms French companies. The usual vehicles are a société par actions simplifiée (SAS) or a société à responsabilité limitée (SARL). Company documents can often be prepared remotely; identification, banking, or immigration may still require travel.
We then advise on a business bank account and payment gateways such as Stripe and PayPal. Approvals are decided by the providers. If your aim is to live in France, company formation is not a residence permit — that is a separate immigration file, which we also advise on.
Company formation
We form an SAS or an SARL with French counsel, then stay with the file through banking and payments.
European Union
A founding EU member, in Schengen and the euro area. A French company sits inside the single market.
Paris
A large EU domestic market, with Paris as the commercial and administrative centre.
Tax setting
Corporate income tax is published at 25 percent. We confirm the live position before you proceed.
How we work
From briefing to a registered company
Briefing
We review your business, the right entity for this country, costs, and whether a visit is likely.
Company formation
Local counsel, notary where required, and the commercial register. We coordinate the documents through to a registered company.
Banking and payments
After the company exists, we prepare applications for a business account and payment gateways.
After incorporation
Statutory records, a named contact, and introductions to accounting so the company can operate.
Also available
Business immigration
Forming a company in France does not grant the right to live there. If you intend to relocate, we also advise on France business immigration — including French Tech / Talent Passport — Business Creator. Requirements, capital, and processing times are confirmed before any engagement.
After the company exists
Payment gateways
- Stripe, subject to Stripe’s approval
- PayPal Business, subject to PayPal’s approval
Operating stack
Business banking
- French banks typically expect a local connection
- Wise Business, opened in the company name, subject to Wise’s approval
Provider lists are indicative. We confirm current availability, government fees, and account-opening requirements during consultation.
Business Tools covers payment gateways, business accounts, email, websites, and related tools after the company exists.
Consultation
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Tell us what you are building or where you need to move. We respond within one business day.