Move to, settle in or create a business in France, with ease
An agency based in France that helps expats and business people settle in France, we can guide you on all aspects of your move. This includes assisting with visa preparation, business documentation, business registration, social security registration, and other administrative formalities.
We are also an agent for business registration in France, for people wishing to enter on business visa category, or simply who wish to manage an existing business’ legal formalities.
An English speaking team based in FranceOur Services
Please note that we do not assist with student visas, family joining visas, or initial visitor (long stay) visas.
We are not able legally to assist with asylum or refugee claims and for this you would need to contact an immigration lawyer.
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There are numerous types of companies in France, suited to different purposes. Company types include SASU, SAS, SARL, EURL, among others. Let us guide you. We can also manage your ongoing legal filing commitments.
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Instead of a company, you can set up in France as a self-employed person, called a micro-entreprise, formerly known as autoentrepreneur. We can set this up easily and manage your ongoing commitments, legal and social security.
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There are several business-related routes which facilitate residency and immigration to France; including creating new businesses, investing in businesses, as a company director of an existing business, as well as a visa for the liberal professions wishing to work in France. We assist with dossier preparation and submission to relevant authorities.
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When setting up a business or even just settling in France for the first time, you’ll need to join social security and manage ongoing commitments. Employers must pay social security contributions on their employees’ behalf as must directors when withdrawing an income. We can help establish your status and manage many ongoing commitments.
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All businesses in France, including companies, professions and self-employed workers, have certain filing requirements every year and sometimes every quarter or more often. We can help and administer these, along with social security contribution obligations.
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Sometimes businesses need to make changes. There are rules in France about certain changes, for example change of name, change of type of company, change of address and even change of activity. We can guide you and manage the formalities.
Free initial assessment
For company formation and setting up self-employed status, you can obtain a free initial assessment here by answering a questionnaire. We'll get back to you to confirm your plans and provide the appropriate options. There are several different types of companies depending on the need.
Contact us here to make changes to your existing French business, company or self-employed status. We can assist with changes such as change of business name, address, business activity, changes to shareholders and directors, all of which need to be notified to French authorities. Obtain a free assessment here. We can also assist with business closure.
To contact us to find out about our services to assist with the French social security system, including monthly pay slips, DSN, social security contributions, annual filings, and quarterly micro-entreprise declarations and more. We can also provide assistance with registration and some contentious matters. Contact us here for more information.
Why use our services?
We provide straight-forward services and alleviate your administrative burden
We understand French companies, French business and the intricacies of the social security system
We offer an English-speaking service, designed to support expats and anglophones in France
We provide a one-stop shop, from business creation to ongoing support