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Tailor-made solutions for entrepreneurs, SMEs and associations on the French Riviera.
Accounting / Advisory / Training
A French chartered accountant
who speaks your language
SAREPTA is an independent chartered accounting firm based in Antibes and Valbonne (Sophia Antipolis, French Riviera). Registered with the French Ordre des Experts-Comptables, we have been helping entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses, freelancers and international clients navigate the French tax and accounting system for over ten years.
Our approach is built on three pillars: one dedicated advisor who knows your business inside out, modern digital tools (client portal, e-signatures, video meetings) that save you time, and full fee transparency - no surprise invoices, no hourly billing traps.
Whether you are a freelance consultant on the French Riviera, a UK-owned limited company expanding to France, a restaurant owner in Antibes or a tech founder at Sophia Antipolis, we tailor our services to your specific needs and speak English fluently with all our international clients - see our dedicated page for English speakers in France.
Full-service accounting,
one trusted partner
From monthly bookkeeping and tax filings to business advisory and company formation, SAREPTA covers every accounting, tax, payroll and strategic need - so you can focus on growing your business.
Accounting & bookkeeping
Real-time bookkeeping, year-end accounts, tax return package. Delivered in under 30 days after year-end.
Tax advisory
VAT, corporate tax, income tax, and legal tax optimization. Pay what you owe - nothing more.
Payroll & HR
Monthly pay slips, social declarations (DSN), employment contracts, compliance with French labour law.
Business advisory
Dashboards, cash flow planning, break-even analysis, strategic decisions. Your outsourced CFO.
Company formation
Entity choice (SARL, SAS, EURL, micro-enterprise), articles drafting, registration, post-launch support.
Domiciliation
Legal and commercial address in Antibes or Sophia Antipolis. Mail reception and forwarding included.
Whatever brings you
to France
Accountant for expat entrepreneurs starting a business in France
Foreign nationals can start a business in France under the same legal structures as French nationals. What changes with your nationality and your place of residence is the right to stay and work in France, which has to be settled before or alongside the registration of the business.
Accountant for foreign companies setting up in France
A foreign company can operate in France through a liaison office, a branch or a subsidiary. The three options differ in what they are allowed to do, in who carries the liability and in the accounting and tax obligations that follow.
Accountant for non-resident landlords letting furnished property in France
If you live outside France and let a furnished property here, the rent is taxable in France as business income, not as ordinary property income. The regime you choose and the way you file make a real difference to the tax you pay, both each year and when you sell.
Accountant for English-speaking freelancers in France
Consultants, developers and other independents working in France usually choose between three structures: the micro-entreprise, the EURL and the SASU. The right one depends on your turnover, your expenses and the social protection you want.
Guides in English
A firm you can
truly trust
Listed on the official French Chartered Accountants Order directory (PACA regional council). Our SIREN number 914 394 903 is fully verifiable.
Bound by professional secrecy (article 226-13 of the French penal code). Your financial and strategic information is fully protected.
Covered by the mandatory Professional Civil Liability insurance (RCP), as required by the September 1945 ordinance governing our profession.
Your questions,
our answers
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Do you provide accounting services in English?
Yes. Our firm is fully comfortable working in English with expatriates, international companies, freelance consultants and second-home owners on the French Riviera. We provide accounting, tax filings, payroll, advisory and company formation services - all with English-speaking support.
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Can a French chartered accountant help me if I live abroad?
Yes, our entire service is paperless, which means we can work with clients anywhere in France or internationally. Meetings happen by video call on Microsoft Teams, documents are signed electronically, and you access your files through our secure client portal 24/7.
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How much does a chartered accountant cost in France?
Our fees depend on your business structure, your level of activity and the services you need (bookkeeping, annual accounts, payroll, advisory). They are set through a transparent, personalized quote after an initial review of your situation. We always work on a fixed annual retainer - no hourly billing and no hidden fees.
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Are you registered with the French Chartered Accountants Order?
Yes. SAREPTA is officially registered with the Ordre des Experts-Comptables (PACA regional council). Our registration can be verified on the official directory at annuaire.experts-comptables.org.
Let's talk about
your project
The best way to know if SAREPTA is the right fit for you is to book a free 30-minute discovery call. No commitment, no hard sell - just a clear conversation about your situation and how we can help.