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How Long Does It Take to Set Up a Company in France? INPI, Capital Deposit and Kbis Deadlines

How long does it take to set up a company in France? This guide separates the bank, legal-notice, INPI, greffe and Kbis timelines for foreign founders.

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Can a Foreign Company Be the President of a French SAS? Corporate Director, Representative and Kbis Filing

A foreign company can be president of a French SAS, but the appointment requires a precise authority chain, foreign documents, INPI filing and Kbis checks.

Company law

Can a French SAS Block a Foreign Buyer with a Statutory Pre-Emption Clause? The 2026 Cassation Rule

A practical guide for foreign founders, shareholders and buyers on statutory pre-emption clauses in French SAS share transfers, the 8 July 2026 Cassation ruling, notices, proof and closing s …

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Can a Non-Resident Foreign Founder Be the Gérant Majoritaire of a French SARL? Social Security, Tax and Filing Risks

Can a founder who remains abroad manage a French SARL as gérant majoritaire? This guide explains appointment, URSSAF contributions, remuneration, tax residence, foreign coverage and the docu …

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Can a Foreign Company Own 100% of a French SAS? Shareholder Documents and Beneficial-Owner Filing

A practical legal guide for foreign companies forming a wholly owned French SASU: ownership, corporate documents, beneficial-owner filing, INPI steps and post-registration checks.

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Can a Foreign Founder Leave French Company Share Capital Unpaid? Payment Deadlines, Calls and Director Risk

Can a foreign founder leave French company share capital unpaid? This guide explains SAS and SARL payment thresholds, the five-year deadline, capital calls, proof of transfers and director r …

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UK Capital Gains Tax on Shares After Moving to France: Reporting, Treaty Relief and Evidence

How British residents in France report UK share gains, apply the France–UK treaty, convert sterling, preserve evidence and avoid double taxation after Brexit.

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Can a Non-Resident Foreign Founder Be Paid as President of a French SAS?

A practical guide for a founder living abroad who wants to be paid as president of a French SAS, with social-security, payroll and tax steps.

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How to Increase the Share Capital of a French Company from Abroad: INPI Filing, Foreign Documents and Kbis Update

A practical legal guide for foreign founders: approve a French SAS or SARL capital increase, document cash or in-kind contributions, file through the INPI Guichet unique and obtain a consist …

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Can a Non-EU Founder Incorporate a French SAS from Abroad Without a Residence Permit? Visa, Mandate and Guichet Unique Rules

Can a non-EU founder incorporate a French SAS from abroad without a residence permit? This guide explains the visa boundary, president mandate, Guichet unique filing and post-incorporation r …

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Can a British Owner Challenge French Capital Gains Tax on a Second Home After Brexit?

A practical legal guide for British owners selling a French second home after Brexit: French tax residence, the France–UK treaty, exemptions, evidence and the route to challenge an overcharg …

Company law

Can a Non-Resident Foreigner Be President of a French SAS? Appointment, Social Security and Tax

A non-resident foreign founder can generally lead a French SAS, but appointment documents, immigration rules, French social security and remuneration tax must be separated.

Maître Reda Kohen

Maître Reda Kohen

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