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in France
Expand your operations to France with confidence. Incorporate your SARL or SAS, stay fully compliant, and access local tax, HR, and legal expertise; all through Commenda.
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benefits
Why choose Commenda for your company expansion in France
Choose the right French entity for your business
We support SARL and SAS incorporation based on your needs, whether you’re building a product company or a European HQ.
Take the complexity out of French compliance
Our expert partners help you handle VAT, CIT, URSSAF, and financial statement filings.
Comply with local governance and labor laws
We assist with director appointments, UBO declarations, payroll registration, and social security compliance.
entity types
Choose the right business structure for your company
SARL
The SARL is a common French limited liability company ideal for small and medium-sized businesses. It’s simpler in structure and requires less administrative overhead.
Benefits
- Limited liability protection
- Well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses
- Easier to set up and manage compared to SAS
- More structured governance, which can reduce internal disputes
- Preferred for family-owned or closely held companies
Things to consider
- Ownership is limited to 100 shareholders
- More rigid management structure (must have at least one manager “gérant”)
- Transfer of shares is more restricted and may require shareholder approval
- Must be registered with the Registre du Commerce et des Sociétés (RCS)
- Requires VAT and SIRET/SIREN registration
- Annual financial statements and CIT filing required
- URSSAF and payroll registrations mandatory if hiring employees
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Logan Jackonis
Head of Services and Operations
