France
Service: Ready-made companies in France with nominee service and bank account.
Deadlines: within 24 hours from the moment of payment we transfer documents to the company and access to the account. We also provide assistance in registering a company in France from scratch.
France is a transcontinental state, a nuclear power, a member of NATO and the UN, and a member of the European Union.
Many entrepreneurs seek to buy a ready-made company in France, since the jurisdiction is considered highly developed and occupies one of the leading places in terms of industrial production volumes.
The country attracts foreign investors with its developed infrastructure, qualified workforce, innovative potential and high quality of life. At the same time, doing business in France involves certain challenges, such as high taxes, complex labor laws and bureaucratic barriers.
The main types of legal forms
The most common forms of business are:
- limited liability company (SARL),
- joint stock company (SA or SAS),
- sole proprietorship,
- limited liability company with one shareholder,
- as well as general partnerships.
Tax rates
- All businesses in France must pay income tax. In order to set the tax rate, you will need to first calculate the amount of net income for the reporting period. If the net income is up to 38120 euros, the rate will be 15%, otherwise it may be up to 33.33%.
- The standard VAT rate is 20%, but some goods and services may be subject to a higher rate of up to 33%. Property owners and renters must pay the fees.
Features of the registration of the company
Buying a ready-made company in France with an open bank account is relevant if you want to start doing business as soon as possible. To clarify the nuances of the purchase of a ready-made business, please contact our experts at IT-OFFSHORE.
SARL companies are the most common in the country. To open such a company, you will need one director, there is no nationality requirement. At least one shareholder - individual or legal person is required.
To open a company you need to collect a number of documents. Necessary information about the founders, articles of association, data confirming the appointment of the manager, copies of passport of the manager, application for registration and proof of payment of state fee.
Pros and cons of opening a company
- Doing business in the country is beneficial because the state is characterized by a friendly business environment. The state is a member of the European Union, due to which there is an opportunity to enter the European market, France has a favorable geographical location.
- The country has a high standard of living, is respectable. It is relatively easy to open a company in this state, the tax rate is relatively low.
How to open an account
To open an account at a local bank will need to collect a large amount of documentation.
- It will be required to provide identification, information about work history and proof of origin of funds.
- To open an account for a company, you need to prepare corporate documents, describe the company's activities in detail and provide a business plan.
Additional documents may be requested at the bank's discretion.
