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Contracts and business

French Company Formation Refused for an Incorrect Corporate Purpose: How to Amend and Refile

INPI refused your French company formation because the corporate purpose is vague, inconsistent or regulated? Learn how a foreign founder can amend the articles and refile.

Contracts and business

Can a Foreign Parent Use Cash Pooling to Fund a French Subsidiary? Banking-Monopoly Rules, Agreement and Interest

A practical legal guide for foreign parents funding a French subsidiary through cash pooling: banking-monopoly exception, control, agreement, interest, transfer pricing, tax and enforcement.

Contracts and business

Can a French Company Issue an Invoice Before Receiving Its Kbis? Foreign Founder Liability and the Safe Procedure

A foreign founder may need to invoice before a French Kbis arrives. Learn how to identify the company in formation, protect VAT and secure takeover.

Contracts and business

When Must a French Company Appoint a Statutory Auditor After a Foreign Acquisition? Thresholds, Group Control and Filing Steps

A foreign acquisition can change a French company’s statutory-auditor test. This guide explains group thresholds, control, appointment, filing steps and remedies for SAS and SARL founders.

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Foreign Investment in France in 2026: Does a Non-EU Investor Need Authorisation at 10%?

Since 17 August 2026, a non-EU investor crossing 10% of the voting rights of a sensitive French listed company may trigger the IEF screening process. This guide explains the notification, au …

Contracts and business

French Subsidiary Interest Payments to a Foreign Parent: Withholding Tax, Transfer Pricing and Treaty Relief

A practical legal guide for foreign founders financing a French subsidiary: interest deduction, transfer pricing, withholding-tax classification, treaty evidence and the documents to preserv …

Contracts and business

How to Register a French Company as an Employer Before Hiring Its First Employee: URSSAF, DPAE and Payroll Checklist for Foreign Founders

A practical legal checklist for foreign founders registering a French company as an employer before its first employee starts: URSSAF, DPAE, payroll, DSN, tax withholding and occupational he …

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Selling a French Company to a Foreign Buyer in 2026: Employee Information, the One-Month Deadline and the CSE Route

Selling a French company to a foreign buyer after 27 July 2026? Check employee notice, the one-month deadline, CSE consultation and closing evidence.

Contracts and business

How to Register a Secondary Establishment in France for a Foreign Company: INPI, RNE and Kbis Steps

How a foreign company registers a permanent additional site in France: first establishment versus secondary establishment, INPI and RNE filing steps, Kbis evidence, deadlines and compliance …

Contracts and business

Can a French Company Invoice Before Receiving Its Kbis? Rules for a Foreign Founder

A practical legal guide for foreign founders who need to invoice while a French company registration and Kbis are still pending.

Contracts and business

Can a French Company Use English-Law Terms and Conditions for a French Customer? Enforceability, Jurisdiction and Mandatory French Rules

A French company may use English-language terms and choose English law in a B2B contract, but acceptance, mandatory French rules, jurisdiction and evidence must be secured.

Contracts and business

Which French Collective Agreement Applies to a Foreign-Owned Company’s First Employee?

A practical legal guide for foreign founders hiring their first employee in France: choosing the collective agreement, IDCC and classification, and preparing French payroll and onboarding.

Maître Reda Kohen

Maître Reda Kohen

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