From incorporating your company to protecting your intellectual property, managing your tax obligations, and securing your registered presence — frenchco.lawyer provides every legal and administrative service your business requires to operate in France. One firm. One point of contact. Full legal coverage from day one.
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Most foreign-owned French companies juggle three providers — a lawyer for incorporation, an accountant for filings, a formation agent for the rest. Each one owns a piece. None of them owns the calendar. We do.
We incorporate every type of French legal entity — SARL, EURL, SAS, SASU, SCI, Holding Company, Subsidiary, Branch, and Representation Bureau. Our lawyers handle the entire process from bylaws drafting to Kbis delivery, in as little as five business days.
Our chartered accountants manage your monthly and annual bookkeeping, VAT returns, annual tax filings (liasse fiscale), payroll administration, and tax representation for non-resident entities operating in France.
We register your business for French VAT (FR TVA), obtain your intra-community VAT number for EU transactions, and handle your EORI registration for all import and export operations into and out of France.
We register and protect your brand across France and the European Union — covering trademark search and availability, registration, watch services, opposition proceedings, and full infringement defence.
Establish your legal registered address in France without a physical premises. Our Paris domiciliation service gives your company a compliant French address for all official, commercial, and regulatory correspondence.
We assist with opening your French business bank account — from capital deposit accounts required at incorporation to fully operational business accounts and virtual banking solutions for remote owners.
We are not a legal technology platform or a document automation service. Every mandate is handled by a registered French lawyer or chartered accountant with the qualifications, regulatory standing, and professional accountability that your business deserves.
| Capability | frenchco.lawyer | Generic Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Regulated by the Paris Bar | ✓ | ✕ |
| Full legal services under one mandate | ✓ | ✕ |
| Documents drafted by qualified French lawyers | ✓ | Automated templates |
| Attorney-client privilege on all exchanges | ✓ | ✕ |
| End-to-end filing with French authorities | ✓ | Partial |
| IP protection & infringement defence | ✓ | ✕ |
| Tax representation for non-residents | ✓ | ✕ |
| Single point of contact across all services | ✓ | ✕ |
Most mandates are active within five business days of your first consultation. Here is exactly how we work.
We begin with a no-obligation call to understand your business, your structure, and your objectives in France. We identify which services apply to your situation and outline exactly what is required.
We issue a clear written mandate covering every service you require. No ambiguity, no hidden scope. You know precisely what we will deliver, in what timeframe, and at what fixed fee.
Our lawyers and accountants execute every aspect of your mandate — drafting, filing, registering, and corresponding with all relevant French authorities on your behalf. You are kept informed at every stage.
Once your immediate requirements are met, we remain available for every subsequent legal need — modifications, compliance, additional registrations, or IP protection — as your business in France continues to develop.
Every service we provide is quoted at a fixed fee agreed in advance. You know exactly what you are paying before we begin. Third-party disbursements — greffe fees, legal notice publications, official registration costs — are invoiced at cost, transparently and line by line.
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Yes. This is precisely the model we operate. Rather than engaging separate providers for company formation, accounting, VAT, and IP, our firm covers the full spectrum under a single coordinated brief. You have one point of contact for every legal and administrative matter your business faces in France.
No. Our services are delivered entirely remotely. All documentation is exchanged electronically, all signings are managed digitally where permitted by French law, and all filings are handled directly with the relevant French authorities. You are never required to travel.
In the majority of cases, we deliver a fully registered French company with a Kbis within five business days of receiving your signed documents and capital deposit. The precise timeline depends on the entity type and the complexity of the shareholding structure.
The appropriate structure depends on your ownership profile, tax position, number of shareholders, and intended activity. Our lawyers assess your specific circumstances during the initial consultation and provide a clear, reasoned recommendation — at no charge.
Yes. We regularly take on existing French companies requiring regularisation, compliance management, structural modifications, IP protection, or tax representation. There is no requirement to have incorporated through us in order to engage our services.
Yes. Our IP practice operates independently of company formation. We conduct the trademark search, advise on registrability, and file the application — whether or not your company was incorporated through our firm.
We work in English and French. All client communications are conducted in English for our international clients, while all official filings, legal documents, and correspondence with French authorities are produced in French to the applicable legal standard.
These are the situations we are most frequently called upon to resolve — all of which proper legal advice at the outset would have prevented.
Selecting a legal entity without proper advice — often based on cost or speed alone — can result in unfavourable tax treatment, governance complications, or the need for a costly transformation further down the line. The right structure is determined by your specific situation, not by a general preference.
Businesses supplying goods or services in France above the registration threshold are legally required to be VAT-registered. Operating without a valid FR TVA number exposes the business to back-dated liability, penalties, and potential exclusion from commercial relationships with French counterparties requiring a valid VAT number.
Operating under a trading name in France without a registered trademark provides no legal protection against third-party use, registration, or infringement. A competitor can register your brand before you do — and enforce it against you. Trademark registration is a preventive measure, not a reactive one.
The failure to deposit annual accounts at the greffe within the statutory deadline is a matter of public record. It signals mismanagement to banks, investors, and commercial counterparties — and exposes the director to personal liability and potential court proceedings.
Every French company must have a valid legal registered address at the time of incorporation. Using a personal address without the required authorisation, or a non-compliant virtual address provider, can result in the rejection of the incorporation dossier or post-registration legal complications.
Company formation, statutory document drafting, and compliance management are legal activities in France. Delegating them to unregulated online platforms means your documents carry no legal privilege, no professional indemnity, and no regulatory accountability — gaps that only become visible when something goes wrong.
I was initially worried about the legal complexities of setting up a business in France, but the team at FrenchCo was exceptional. Their professional and approachable experts made the process straightforward and fast. From start to finish, we were well taken care of, and our company was officially registered in five days. Highly recommend their services for anyone looking to start a business in France!
Starting a business in a foreign country seemed daunting, but the team at FrenchCo made the entire process seamless. Their registered lawyers and accountants guided us every step of the way, from the paperwork to the final company registration. Thanks to their expert advice, we had our company set up in just five days. We couldn’t have asked for a smoother experience!
Speak with one of our registered Paris Bar lawyers in a free initial consultation. We will assess your situation, identify the services you require, and provide a clear, fixed-fee proposal — with no commitment.
