Can a foreigner set up a company in France?

Yes. EU and EEA citizens can freely create and run a French company. Non-EU citizens can too, but the formalities depend on their residence situation (some statuses require a specific permit to run a business in France). We help you identify the right structure and complete the registration.

Which legal form should I choose: SAS, SARL, EURL or micro-enterprise?

The choice drives your taxation, your social security regime as a director and your ability to bring in investors. A micro-enterprise is the simplest for testing a solo activity under revenue thresholds; SASU/SAS offer flexibility and an employee-like social regime; SARL/EURL suit family businesses with lower social contributions. We run a figures-based comparison before you commit.

How is a French company registered?

Since 2023, all registrations go through the INPI one-stop shop (Guichet unique). We prepare the file - articles of association, capital deposit, director declarations, beneficial-owner register - and handle the online registration until you receive your Kbis (certificate of incorporation).

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Company formation

Start your business on the right foot. We guide you from entity choice to registration - and stay by your side through your first months of trading.

Setting up a company in France involves choosing the legal form (SASU, SARL, EURL, micro-enterprise…), drafting the articles of association, registering at the INPI one-stop shop, building financial projections and choosing the right tax and social regime. SAREPTA guides founders through every step, in English, from project to launch.

Founders and early-stage entrepreneurs

What we take care of

One dedicated advisor who knows your file, modern digital tools (client portal, fully paperless workflow), and answers in English within 24 business hours. First meeting free, no commitment.

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Comparative analysis of legal forms (SARL, SAS, EURL, micro-enterprise)
Financial projections and business plan
Drafting of articles of association
Full registration at the French One-Stop Shop (INPI Guichet unique)
Tax and social regime optimization
Ongoing post-launch support for your first trading months

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company formation

Can a foreigner set up a company in France?
Yes. EU and EEA citizens can freely create and run a French company. Non-EU citizens can too, but the formalities depend on their residence situation (some statuses require a specific permit to run a business in France). We help you identify the right structure and complete the registration.
Which legal form should I choose: SAS, SARL, EURL or micro-enterprise?
The choice drives your taxation, your social security regime as a director and your ability to bring in investors. A micro-enterprise is the simplest for testing a solo activity under revenue thresholds; SASU/SAS offer flexibility and an employee-like social regime; SARL/EURL suit family businesses with lower social contributions. We run a figures-based comparison before you commit.
How is a French company registered?
Since 2023, all registrations go through the INPI one-stop shop (Guichet unique). We prepare the file - articles of association, capital deposit, director declarations, beneficial-owner register - and handle the online registration until you receive your Kbis (certificate of incorporation).

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