Expand your presence in France with our subsidiary company setup support. We simplify the process and take care of everything.
Expand your presence in France with our subsidiary company setup support. We simplify the process and take care of everything.
Establishing a subsidiary company in France is preferable to setting up a branch; local clients, suppliers, and government authorities typically favour doing business with a locally incorporated company. A subsidiary is a limited liability company and must have its own name, which the parent company should arrange before registration. Naming the subsidiary is free and can be completed online.
France is in the EU, providing your subsidiary access to over 450 million consumers and simplifying trade across member countries.
The French government provides tax credits, grants, and subsidies for R&D, tech, and green industries to encourage foreign investment.
A subsidiary is a separate legal entity that limits the parent company’s liability while enabling local financial control and tailored operations in France.
France provides advanced transport, logistics, and digital infrastructure, perfect for international distribution and business operations.
France has a highly educated, multilingual workforce, especially in technology, finance, healthcare, and engineering sectors.
France has trade agreements with several non-EU countries, providing your subsidiary with a strategic export advantage beyond Europe.
The most common legal structure is a SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée – private limited liability company) or a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée – simplified joint-stock company). These offer flexible governance and limited liability.
Yes. 100% foreign ownership is allowed in France. There are no mandatory local shareholder requirements, and directors can be non-residents (although tax residency and regulatory aspects may be considered in practice).
On average, it takes 7 to 15 working days to register a subsidiary company once all documents are in order. This includes name approval, notary processes, filing with the Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE), and obtaining a company registration number (SIREN).
A registered address in France is required at the time of incorporation. This can be a physical, virtual, or serviced office depending on business needs.
For an SARL, there is no fixed minimum capital requirement, but commonly €1 is used as a symbolic amount. For SAS, the same applies. However, a realistic capital base is often recommended for credibility and banking.
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