Company creation
Starting a business in France may seem complex, but by following these key steps, you can easily navigate through the process. Here is a detailed technical guide to help you start your business in France.
To register a company in France, several legal obligations must be respected in order to ensure compliance with company law:
- Drafting the statutes: The articles of association of the company must include essential information such as the name of the company, the corporate purpose, the head office, the amount of the share capital and the operating rules.
- Deposit of share capital: Depending on the legal form chosen, the share capital must be deposited into a blocked professional bank account, and a certificate of deposit of funds will be required to continue the registration process.
- Publication of a legal announcement: Any new company must publish an announcement of incorporation in a Journal of Legal Announcements (JAL). This official announcement makes the creation of the company public and includes information about the company, such as legal form, headquarters, and share capital.
- Filing at the registry of the commercial court: A complete file including the signed articles of association, the capital deposit certificate, the M0 form and a certificate of residence must be submitted to the registry office. Once validated, the Kbis, which is the official extract of registration in the Trade and Companies Register, is issued.
- Tax and social formalities: After registration, the company must also register with fiscal and social organizations to fulfill its obligations in terms of taxes, social security contributions and VAT, according to the tax regime chosen.
1. Choosing the legal form of the company
First of all, determine the legal form adapted to your project (SAS, SARL, EURL, SA, etc.). This decision will influence fiscal, accounting, and management obligations.
Alex guides you from this first step by helping you choose the form that best suits your business and your goals through simple comparison tools and dedicated support.
2. Writing the statutes
The articles of association are the founding document of your company, detailing its operation, its share capital, its head office, and its purpose. It is crucial that these statutes comply with the law.
With Alex: Alex simplifies the drafting of statutes thanks to pre-filled and customizable templates, adapted to your activity and in compliance with regulations. Once ready, they are signed electronically via the platform.
3. Deposit of share capital
Depending on the legal form, the share capital must be deposited into a blocked professional bank account. A certificate of deposit will then be issued to you to continue the process.
With Alex: In partnership with Qonto, Alex allows you to easily open a professional bank account and deposit capital safely, without wasting time.
4. Publication of a legal announcement
A legal announcement of the creation of your company must be published in an authorized newspaper, including information such as the name of the company, its legal form, its head office, and its capital.
With Alex: Alex takes care of this formality by automatically sending the legal announcement to the competent newspaper. You then receive the publication confirmation directly via the platform.
5. Filing at the registry of the commercial court
To finalize the registration, you must submit a complete file to the Commercial Court Registry, containing all the necessary legal documents (statutes, filing certificate, M0 form, etc.).
With Alex: Alex takes care of everything! The file is automatically submitted to the registry, and you can follow its processing in real time. You receive your Kbis in a few days, without stress or loss of time.
