french company formation

FRANCE (Société Anonyme)

(fees quoted are exclusive of VAT)


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Proposed name of the Company. Restrictions or consent may apply on use of certain names such as financial services, radio/TV accounting, pharmacy etc.
  • Name and address of each director to be appointed and accompanying reference.
  • Authorised share capital.
  • The full objects of the company should be in detail.
  • The place where the company will be trading.
  • Shareholder: Minimum of seven shareholders.
  • Share Capital: Minimum €37,000. The company can be registered only once this amount is transferred on the SA.
  • Officers: Minimum of three directors and maximum of 24, who need not be French residents. A Professional Reference is also required from the applicant.
  • Registered Office: must be within the jurisdiction. Annual charge to provide this service depends on the facilities required and location. Minimum annual charge £1,000.

ANNUAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:

  • The Company is required to file accounts every 12 months, after presentation to the shareholders (six months after year end date) and within one month of the AGM.
  • The Company should file its tax and social security returns quarterly and annually with short notice and payments.
Fee's
Incorporation of a SA Company
(Please note that there are 65 regions/registry in France
and price depends on location of registration. This price is for Paris.)
from £5,000
Registration fee and legal advertising (approx) £700

Incorporations can be completed in approximately 2-3 weeks.

 

PLEASE NOTE WE REQUIRE ALL CLIENTS TO SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE OUR DUE DILIGENCE REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLY WITH THE MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS 2007.