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Company Formation in France

From Initial Concept to Official Registration

About this service

Starting a company in France is a decisive milestone. At CIMAC, we advise and assist you in selecting the ideal legal structure for your business (SAS, SASU, SARL, EURL, SCI, holding, branch) and handle the entirety of administrative and legal filings. Focus on growing your business while we handle the regulatory framework.

Our Strengths

✓ Strategic legal structure advisory
✓ Bespoke Articles of Association
✓ Trade Register (RCS) filing
✓ Expedited Kbis extraction

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Challenges We Solve

If you relate to these challenges, our expertise is built to guide and safeguard you.

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Uncertainty regarding French tax regimes and social contribution schemes for directors.

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Apprehension about costly mistakes in customized bylaws or founder clauses.

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Time constraints and administrative bottlenecks with the commercial registry.

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Need to structure partnerships securely through comprehensive shareholders' agreements.

Our Advisory Process

A structured, proven methodology to secure every stage of your procedure.

Initial Strategic Consultation

In-depth review of your business plan, funding needs, and personal asset protection.

Structuring & Drafting

Selection of legal form (SAS, SARL...), tax elections, and tailored drafting of corporate bylaws.

Official Formalities

Capital deposit escrow, legal gazette publication, and dossier lodging via the French Guichet Unique.

Launch & Operational Readiness

Delivery of your official Kbis certificate and tax activation. You are fully ready to invoice!

Frequently Asked Questions

The right structure depends on several factors: number of shareholders, share capital, preferred director social scheme (general employee or self-employed TNS), and projected dividend distribution. We evaluate your goals to pinpoint the most tax-efficient structure (SAS, SARL, Micro-enterprise, etc.).

Once the application file is complete (executed bylaws, capital deposit certificate, founder ID files), registration with the Trade & Companies Register (RCS) typically takes 48 to 72 business hours.

Yes. Foreign citizens can incorporate a company in France without prior residency, subject to standard identity and clean-record verifications. Non-EU residents managing the company locally may require specific consular authorizations.

For most prevalent French corporate forms such as SAS or SARL, the statutory minimum capital is just €1. However, setting a credible starting capital is strongly recommended to build confidence with French commercial banks.

Yes. When multiple partners co-found a company, the shareholders' agreement is a vital confidential contract governing key matters (exit clauses, tag/drag-along rights, share valuation, veto rules). We draft comprehensive, enforceable agreements customized to your venture.