Cost of registration | The cost of the second year | Number of Directors | Corporate tax rates | Payment of Charter Capital | Financial statements |
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3020.00 EUR | 2100.00 EUR | 1 | 31.00% | 1.00 | Yes |
France is situated in Western Europe. The country is washed by the Mediterranean Sea from the south, and by the Atlantic Ocean - from the west and from the north. The mountain ranges are represented by the Pyrenees and the Alps. France is divided into 26 regions, of which 21 are in Europe, one is on the island of Corsica, and four are outside the continent (Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Reunion). At the same time, France owns several overseas administrative-territorial entities (French Polynesia, New Caledonia, etc.) The population of France, excluding overseas territories, is 62 million people. Today, registration of companies in France is becoming more and more prestigious. The most cost-efficient spheres are the sale of alcohol, the provision of computer services, the establishment of supermarkets. Businessmen infrequently make major deals with real estate and establish industrial enterprises. Restaurant business and tourism are also promising directions for international business in France. Forms of doing businessThe most popular forms of companies among foreign entrepreneurs are the following: - Limited Liability Company (SARL); SA company registration in France. Basic provisions
Registration of SARL company in France
SARL registration procedure:
Documents required for the formation of SARL company in France:
Bookkeeping of SARL in FranceSARL company is the best choice for small and medium-sized businesses. Only companies with authorized capital exceeding € 232 500 shall be audited. Also, audit is not mandatory if: Taxes in LLC in FranceCorporate tax equals to 37%. Other taxes in France. - Corporate tax (income tax) is 33.3%. Additional rates are 3.3% and 5%, it applies to companies with the income over 763 000 euros and annual turnover of more than 250 million euros. - Tax on allocations from the branch (25%) is not charged if the parent company is the resident of the European Union. - Incoming dividends. 95% of income from dividends can be exempted from the tax, if the share participation equals to not less than 5% during 2 years and more. - Capital gains tax. In standard cases, it is charged at the corporate tax rate. - The royalty tax is 33.3%. - Tax on dividends: The standard VAT rate is 23%. The newly established enterprises engaged in industrial and commercial activities receive tax concession period for payment of income tax. Full exemption is during the first 2 years, 75% - for the third year, 50% - for the 4th, 25% - for the 5th year. Carry-forward of losses for 3 years backwards or 5 years frontwards is permitted. The most significant benefits are provided for enterprises which investments:
We will register ready made company in France for you within the shortest time possible. It has never been easier to buy company in France. Registration of business in France is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to start a legitimate international business. Registration of companies in France is one of the main directions of our work. |
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Square | 643 801.00 |
Population | 65 630 700.00 |
Capital | Paris |
Unemployment | 22.60 |
State polity | Republic |
Telephone code | 33 |
Place in the world in corruption | 25 |
location | Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain |
Climate | Generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral; avg. maximum temperature (August) +25°; avg. minimum temperature (January) 0° |
Literacy rate | 99.00% |
Ethnic groups | Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minorities; overseas departments: black, white, mulatto, East Indian, Chinese, Amerindian |
National currency | Euro (EUR) |
USD exchange rate | 0.75 |
GDP per capita | 35 |
Official language | French |
Credit rating | AAA |
The judiciary | The Constitutional Council, the State Council, the Supreme Court of Appeal; Court of Appeal; Tribunal small court, the Tribunal Police (Chamber of Civil Affairs and Correctional Court). In each department there is a jury trial. |
Executive authority | Head of government: Prime Minister. Government: Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the Prime Minister |
Legislative authorities | bicameral parliament, the Senate (348 seats), the National Assembly (577 seats) |
Opportunity to purchase ready-made companies | No |
Legal system | Civil Law |
The use of the Cyrillic alphabet in the name | No |
Local registered office | Yes |
Organizational and Legal Forms | SOCIETE ANONYME (JOINT STOCK COMPANY) - SA, SAS (s. par actions simplifee) SOCIETE A RESPONSIBILITE LIMITEE (limited liability company) - SARL; limited liability company with a sole shareholder - EURL; Societas Europaea (SE); COMMERCIAL PARTNERSHIP |
Indication of BPA in the name | sociétés à responsabilité limitée or S.A.R.L. |
Local registered agent | Yes |
Standard currency | Euro |
Information about the beneficiary is disclosed | No restrictions |
The minimum amount of paid-in capital, nat. currency | 1 |
The minimum amount of the issued capital | 1 |
Bearer shares | No |
Terms of payment of the issued capital | 20% to be paid at once and remainder within 5 years |
Possibility to issue shares without par value | No |
VAT | No |
Basic corporate tax rate | 31.00% |
Capital gains tax | No |
Currency control | No |
Corporate tax rates details | 28% rate applies to first EUR 500,000 of taxable income. Lower rates may apply to SMEs and new businesses. Social surcharge of 3.3% applies to corporate income tax liability exceeding EUR 763,000. After-tax income of branch also deemed to be distributed to nonresidents and subject to 30% branch tax, unless exception applies. |
Stamp duty | No |
Minimum number of directors | 1 |
The requirement for residency directors | No |
Director of legal entities are allowed | Yes |
The data reveals to the local agent | Yes |
Data field to the public registry | Yes |
The requirement for the presence of the Secretary | No |
Requirement to the residense of the Secretary | No |
Requirements to qualification of the Secretary | No |
Legal entity as the Secretary | No |
Minimum number of shareholders | 2 |
Data is entered in the public register | No |
Shareholders residency requirement | No |
Information about the beneficiary is disclosed | No |
Information may be disclosed to the local agent | No |
Shareholders-legal entities are acceptable | Yes |
The requirement for filing reports | Yes |
Open access to reports | No |
Statutory audit | No |
The requirement for filing Annual Return | No |
Open access to the Annual Return | No |
The requirement for reports | Yes |
Treaty on avoidance of double taxation (States which signed) | 83 |
Membership in the OECD | Yes |
Is it offshore according to Russian legislation | No |
TM Comprehensive Study | TM Registration Request | TM Registration Certificate | Total | ||||
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First Class | Additional Class | First Class | Additional Class | First Class | Additional Class | First Class | Additional Class |
80.00 | 50.00 | 480.00 | 110.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 | 650.00 EUR | 160.00 EUR |
«TRADEMARK» refers to «Wordmark» or «Logo» | |||||||
110.00 | 85.00 | 480.00 | 110.00 | 90.00 | 0.00 | 650.00 EUR | 190.00 EUR |
«TRADEMARK» refers to «Wordmark+ Logo» | |||||||
Prices include all professional and official fees. If the change of official duties or exchange rates prices may vary. In France, the duty to file an application for registration of a trademark allows to include up to 3 classes in the application. After the third class, an additional fee will apply. The price does not include transfer fees; they are charged additionally. The French brand also provides protection in French Guyana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte, New Caledonia, Reunion Island, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin (French part of the island), Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Wallis and Futuna; there is no local trademark for these countries. |