Open a company in France
France is the preferred destination for Spanish SMEs: proximity, a market of 68 million consumers and the flexibility of the SAS. We help you decide which structure suits your entry into the French market.
Minimum capital
Free (from €1)
Timeline
3-6 semanas
Corporation tax
IS 25%
VAT
IVA 20%
No commitment · Local advisor who speaks English
Why open a company in Francia
Market of 68 million
The second-largest economy in the EU, a step away from Spain and with huge potential for your sector.
SAS with no minimum capital
Incorporate with a flexible legal form, designed for startups and SMEs.
Reduced corporate tax for SMEs
Reduced rate of 15% up to €43,999 of profit; 25% above that.
Credibility with French clients
A local subsidiary conveys credibility and eases contracts and tenders in France.
Legal form
The recommended form to operate in Francia is the <strong class="text-ink">Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS)</strong> (SAS / SASU). Minimum capital: <strong class="text-ink">Free (from €1)</strong>.
Key details
- Legal formSAS / SASU
- Minimum capitalFree (from €1)
- Timeline3-6 semanas
- Advisor languageSpanish
Requirements
- Company name and availability check.
- Registered office in France (we handle it for you).
- Free share capital:, with no mandatory minimum payment.
- Single shareholder (SASU) or several (SAS), with no residence requirement.
- Publication of the legal notice of incorporation.
How we set up your company in Francia
We choose the structure
SAS or SASU depending on the number of shareholders. We guide you according to your activity.
Drafting the articles
We prepare the articles of association and the legal notice of incorporation.
Capital deposit and registration
Capital deposit, registration with the RCS and obtaining the SIREN/SIRET.
Tax and banking registration
VAT registration and opening a French bank account.
You start operating
You receive your intra-community VAT number and a local adviser in Spanish.
How much it costs to open a company in Francia
After the analysis, our specialists will design a tailored plan for your case at a very good price.
Taxes and VAT in Francia
IS (Impôt sur les Sociétés)
25%
Reduced corporate tax (SMEs up to €43,999)
15%
VAT (standard rate)
20%
Double-taxation treaty with Spain
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Frequently asked questions
Incorporation and the monthly services (accounting, tax and payroll if you hire) are quoted to fit your case. After the analysis, our specialists will design a tailored plan for you at a very good price, with no hidden costs.
There is no minimum capital: you can incorporate. The capital is set freely in the articles of association.
It is the single-shareholder version of the SAS, ideal if you are the sole partner. Same flexibility and taxation, with a single shareholder.
Between 3 and 6 weeks, from the articles of association to the full tax and banking registration.
Corporate tax of 25% (15% reduced rate for SMEs up to €43,999 of profit) and 20% VAT.
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In 30 minutes we outline your expansion strategy with you: target market, legal structure and taxation for your case. No commitment.
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