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Form a French SAS or SARL and enter the EU market — attorney-led setup with tax and residency guidance.

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France is a gateway to the EU market and a credible base for founders building in Europe. Maalouf Law Firm forms your French company — typically an SAS or SARL — and advises on the tax and residency that accompany a French presence.

Overview

Why France?

  • Direct access to the EU single market
  • strong legal and banking infrastructure
  • the SAS offers flexible governance
  • pairs with the Passeport Talent residency route
  • respected internationally.
Process

How it works

  1. Consultation
  2. SAS or SARL decision
  3. Statutes drafted and capital deposited
  4. Registration and publication
  5. Tax registration, banking and (where relevant) residency
In detail

What we handle

  • Jurisdiction and structure advice, matched to your market and tax position
  • Name check and reservation
  • Preparation and filing of all formation documents
  • Registered agent or registered address where required
  • Corporate documents and certified copies
  • Guidance toward banking and ongoing compliance
In detail

What we will ask from you

  • A clear copy of each owner’s and director’s passport
  • Proof of residential address for each owner and director
  • A short description of what the company will do
  • Details of the owners and the ultimate beneficial owners
  • Your preferred company name, plus one or two alternatives
In detail

After the company is formed

  • Open a business bank account — we guide and support your application
  • Register for the relevant tax numbers and understand your filing duties
  • Set up a compliance calendar so annual filings and renewals are never missed
  • Obtain apostilled or certified copies of your documents when a bank or counterparty requires them
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

SAS or SARL?

The SAS offers flexibility and is preferred by most founders and investors; the SARL suits smaller, family-run businesses.

Can the setup support a residency application?

Yes — it can underpin a Passeport Talent application, which we handle.

How long does formation take?

Timelines depend on the jurisdiction and on the completeness of your documents. We confirm a realistic timeline in your written quote and keep you informed at each step.

What does it cost?

We quote a fixed legal fee in writing before work begins. Government, registry and registered-agent charges are set by third parties and listed separately and clearly.

Who looks after the company after formation?

We can. Renewals, registered-agent services and annual filings can be added as a fixed annual engagement, so one team stays responsible for your structure.

This page is general information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is formed by reading it. Program, tax and filing rules change; we confirm the specifics for your situation at consultation.

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