How do I get a K or Kbis extract?

Verified 20 March 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Extract K or Kbis can be used to prove that a company is registered in the Trade and businesses Register (RCS). It can be obtained online and for free. Find out before making an administrative step, the K or Kbis extract is no longer requested by the administration to make your steps.

Warning  

A COMPANY handcrafted or liberal is not registered in the Trade and businesses Register (SCR). Instead, it is entered in the National Register of companies (RNE). In this case, it is possible to obtain a proof of registration with the NNE (or RNE extract). Just download it for free on the websiteCompany Directory.

Companies with a commercial activity may still be concerned by a request for K or Kbis extract. In most cases, the requested Kbis extract must be dated less than 3 months.

  • The extract K concerns sole proprietorship (EI), i.e. natural persons. It therefore also concerns micro-entrepreneurs. The extract is called L if it is the creation of a secondary establishment.
  • The extract Kbis concerns legal persons, i.e. all forms of commercial businesses. It is called Lbis if it is the creation of a secondary school.

Warning  

A COMPANY handcrafted or liberal is not registered in the Trade and businesses Register (SCR). Instead, it is entered in the National Register of companies (RNE). In this case, it is possible to obtain a proof of registration with the NNE (or RNE extract). Just download it for free on the websiteCompany Directory.

The K or Kbis extract proves the legal existence of a commercial company. It represents an up-to-date "identity card" of a company on the Trade and Company Register (SCR).

It must be provided during procedures such as opening a professional bank account or purchasing equipment from a supplier.

It is no longer necessary to attach a K or Kbis extract in order to accomplish many administrative procedures. Simply communicate the unique identification number (Siren) or a proof of registration to RNE: titleContent (which is an equivalent of extract K or Kbis).

This proof of registration with the RNE is free download on theCompany Directory.

For example, it is no longer necessary to provide a K or Kbis extract in the following steps:

Customs, Taxation:

  • Application for interim approval from the National Film and Moving Image Center (CNC) to benefit from the video game creation expense tax credit
  • Application to the CNC for provisional authorization to benefit from the tax credit for expenditure on the executive production of foreign cinematographic or audiovisual works
  • Qualification criteria (sign of quality) required for the benefit of the Energy Transition Tax Credit and the PTZs for financing renovation works to improve the energy performance of old dwellings
  • Obligation on the company subject to dock dues to identify itself with the territorially competent customs and indirect duties service and, for that purpose, to submit a copy of the declaration of existence signed with the competent company formalities center (Chamber of Crafts and Crafts, Registry of Commercial Courts, Chamber of Agriculture, Chamber of Commerce and Territorial Industry), or, failing that, an extract K bis
  • Application for authorization relating to the activity of tax-refund operator referred to in Article 262-0a of the General Tax Code
  • Application for exemption from excise duty (ex-TICPE) on supplies of maritime fuel and application for authorization of a special maritime fuel storage facility
  • Application for exemption from excise duty (ex-TICPE) on supplies of aviation fuel
  • Application for exemption from excise duty (ex-TICPE) on shipments of inland waterway fuel and application for authorization of a special inland waterway fuel depot

Declarations, approvals and authorizations:

  • Obligation for the business of professional financial holdings of veterinarians to inform the regional council of the order of any change in the situation of the business
  • Application for registration of veterinary businesses in the register of the order: businesses of veterinary surgeons are required to provide an extract from the register of trade and business within one month of their registration in the register of the order
  • Application for a professional card (for the practice of real estate agents, property administrators, etc.), issued by the President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI)
  • Application for insurance under the general scheme of the self-employed person who is entitled to family caregiving leave
  • Application to the Minister responsible for the social and solidarity economy for approval to carry out cooperative review operations
  • Application for a license for a modeling agency addressed to the Prefect of Paris
  • Application for authorization addressed to the prefect to carry out personal service activities
  • Application for authorization as a funeral service provider
  • Application for authorization to open a retail trade in arms and ammunition submitted by the operator’s legal representative to the prefect
  • Prior declaration of the establishment or use of an establishment for the manufacture of or trade in arms or ammunition made at the police station or gendarmerie brigade within whose jurisdiction the place of practice of the profession is situated
  • Video editor's statement addressed to the National Film and Moving Image Center (CNC)
  • Application to the Minister for Digital Affairs for approval of salaried players of competitive video games
  • Application for temporary authorization to operate a game club in the context of testing a status of game clubs
  • Declaration of pursuit of a profession involving precious metals (activity of manufacturing, importing, selling or buying articles of precious metals, gold, silver or platinum lining or plating)
  • Application for authorization, lodged with the DGDDI and the GIP, as a control body for manufacturers and dealers of gold, silver or platinum products
  • Prior declaration to the prefecture for sellers of used movable objects subject to the obligation to keep the register of movable objects
  • Application for authorization from postal service providers to the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP)
  • Prior declaration to ARCEP for the operation of networks open to the public and services provided to the public
  • Application for approval of bodies holding contracts for the purchase of renewable energy sources
  • Application to the Director General of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products for a Change of Marketing Authorization Holder
  • Application to the Minister for Agriculture of persons responsible for the collection of epidemiological data on health hazards
  • Application for authorization to carry out private surveillance and custody activities, cash-in-transit activities and physical protection of persons
  • Approval of supervisory and security company employees for visual inspection and search of hand baggage and security pat-downs
  • Application to the Prefect by the aerodrome operator for the approval of agents performing aerodrome surveillance and safety functions
  • Authorization for training providers to exercise their powers, in particular in human surveillance by armed agents
  • Request to the prefect for authorization to acquire, detain, transport and make available to their agents weapons, elements of weapons and ammunition by private companies protecting ships
  • Application for approval of bodies involved in the safety of hydraulic structures
  • Application for recognition of a business as an authorized security organization (HSO)
  • Declaration file for the exercise of the waste transport activity
  • Declaration file for the exercise of the waste trading and brokering activity

Energy products:

  • Application to the Minister for Energy by the operator of a gas installation for a derogation from the conditions of access to certain gas infrastructure
  • Request for a delegation of energy savings addressed to the Minister responsible for energy by the delegate
  • Application to the Minister for Energy for the issue of the administrative authorization to carry on the activity of purchasing electricity for resale
  • Application to the Minister for Energy for the issue of the administrative authorization to carry out the gas supply activity
  • Request to the Prefect of the Department to benefit from the purchase conditions for biomethane provided for in Article R. 446-2 of the Energy Code
  • Request addressed to the Minister responsible for Energy to benefit from special conditions of supply and access to the natural gas transmission and distribution networks provided for in Article L. 461-1 of the Energy Code
  • Application for authorization from distributors of petroleum products intended for use other than as motor fuels or heating fuels
  • Application for authorization of distributors of energy products intended for use in the production of electricity
  • Application for authorization of distributors of energy products which are the subject of dual use or which are intended to be used in a process for the manufacture of non-metallic mineral products
  • Application for approval of certifying bodies for the sustainability of biofuels and bioliquids. Inclusion of biofuels and bioliquids in the national scheme for economic operators
  • Biomethane buyer of last resort application
  • Request for mining titles and their annexes
  • Issuance of certificates of fitness for refrigerant operators

City planning

  • Application for a public contract
  • Application for approval to carry out the activity of technical construction inspector
  • Application for certification of companies carrying out removal or containment work on materials containing asbestos
  • Agreement for the reservation of accommodation for civil servants and public servants
  • Application for authorization to temporarily occupy vacant premises for the purposes of housing, accommodation, integration and social support
  • Application for a grant for work with the National Housing Agency
  • Recognition of the competence of an external provider to carry out an energy audit
  • Application for an energy transition premium through a trustee
  • Application for energy savings certificates
  • Documents to be provided to the Service and Payment Agency (ASP) to accept and claim reimbursement for energy checks

Works of general interest

  • Application for authorization of a legal person governed by private law to carry out works of general interest (TIG)
  • Application for authorization for a legal person governed by private law, operating throughout the national territory, to carry out works of general interest (TIG)

Collective proceedings

  • Application for the opening of conciliation proceedings addressed to the President of the General Court
  • Application for the opening of the safeguard proceedings or the main or secondary insolvency proceedings (falling within the scope of Regulation (EU) No 2015/848 of 20 May 2015) lodged at the Registry of the competent court
  • Application for the opening of proceedings for judicial reorganization or winding-up lodged at the Registry of the competent court

Commercial operating authorizations

  • Application for authorization to carry out impact assessments of projects subject to commercial exploitation authorization
  • Application for a commercial exploitation authorization
  • Application for authorization to draw up certificates of conformity for projects subject to commercial exploitation authorization
  • Application for approval by the operator of a warehouse establishment (general store)
  • Authorization to open a retail trade
  • Obligation of the trader holding the authorization to open a retail trade

Agriculture

  • Application for the approval of agricultural groupings of joint holdings (GAEC): the GAEC is required to send the prefect an extract proving his registration in the commercial and business register after his approval
  • Accreditation of agricultural cooperative businesses (FCS) by the High Council for Agricultural Cooperation (HCCA)
  • Control of agricultural cooperative businesses (FCCs) and unions of agricultural cooperatives (UCAs) by the High Council for Agricultural Cooperation (HCCA): annual obligation for FCCs and UCAs to transmit, within three months of the date of the meeting of the General Assembly which approved the accounts for the previous financial year, an extract from the registration in the commercial and business register to the HCCA
  • Application to the Prefect for recognition as a joint management and forestry organization (JFMO)
  • Prior declaration addressed to the Prefect of the Department when opening, modifying or closing a commercial professional hunting establishment
  • Derogation from the prohibition on naturalization of specimens of protected animal species

Industrial property

  • Application for registration of documents altering the ownership of a design filing: possibility of producing, instead of the document establishing the change in ownership or enjoyment, a copy of an extract from the SCR updated with the change in the case of a transfer by merger, division or absorption
  • Application for the recording of acts altering the ownership of a patent: possibility of producing, instead of the act establishing the change in ownership or enjoyment, a copy of an extract from the SCR updating the change in the event of a transfer by merger, division or absorption
  • Application for registration of acts modifying the ownership of a trade mark: possibility of producing, in place of the act establishing the change in ownership or enjoyment, a copy of an extract from the SCR updating the change in the event of a transfer as a result of a merger, division or absorption

Transport

  • Application for approval of roadworthiness test centers for vehicles weighing not more than 3,5 tons
  • Application for approval of heavy vehicle roadworthiness test centers
  • Application for authorization to carry out the safety assessment of guided public transport
  • Application for an inspection body approval of the safety management system for ski lifts and conveyor belts
  • Application for approval of supervisors and auditors of ski lifts and conveyor belts in mountain resorts
  • Application for approval of equipment for the automated recording of the crossing of red road signs and signals
  • Application for certificate W garage
  • Application for approval for the carriage of dangerous goods by land (‘TDG’ judgment)
  • Application to the Prefect for approval to settle electronic alcohol ignition interlock devices to vehicles not equipped by design
  • Obligation for the holder of a project for an infrastructure network necessary for the charging of electric or hybrid vehicles which can be recharged in public spaces to submit a request for approval of the project to the Minister responsible for Industry
  • Certification of train drivers
  • Application for registration of railway vehicles
  • Application dossier for railway undertaking licenses
  • Conditions for granting approval to training organizations for tasks essential for railway safety other than driving trains
  • Application for approval of training centers authorized to provide initial and continuing training for drivers of two or three-wheel motor vehicles;
  • Application for approval of taxi and VTC driver training centers

Extract K or extract Kbis shall be an official document proving the registration of the commercial company in the SCR: titleContent.

It provides information on the company's activities and includes all the information listed in the SCN:

  • Name of the registrar of the commercial court (who signed the registration)
  • Name (name) of company, abbreviation, sign
  • Siren Number
  • EPA code (or NAF code))
  • Legal form (SARL, SA, GIE, SCI...)
  • Amount of share capital
  • Addresses of head office and principal place of business and any secondary establishments in the European Union or the European Economic Area (EEA)
  • Age of business (lifetime) 
  • Date it was created
  • Detailed activity (text)
  • Domain name of the company's website(s) 
  • Position, surname, forename, date of birth, municipality of birth, nationality and address of chief executive officer, directors and auditors
  • Reference of compulsory authorizations for regulated professions

It also includes all decisions of the commercial court in the field of collective proceedings: safeguard, recovery and liquidation.

Please note

Many administrative procedures no longer require a K or Kbis extract. The Siren number or proof of registration in the RNE: titleContent (which is an equivalent of the extract K or Kbis) can then be transmitted. It is downloadable for free on theCompany Directory.

The means of obtaining are different depending on whether it is desired to obtain the Kbis of its company or that of another company.

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Get the Kbis from your company

Online service monidenum.fr

The head of a commercial company may obtain for free an extract K or Kbis of its company thanks to the online service monidenum.fr.

This authentication service is managed by commercial court registries. You must first create a personal account and then log in using an ID. After entering the name of the manager, the company name or the Siren number of the company, a Kbis extract of the company concerned can be downloaded.

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Company Directory

The company Directory allows you to for free proof of registration with the RNE (or RNE extract), which is an equivalent of the Kbis.

FYI  

Every company has the right to restrict dissemination public address personal data. Thus, only can be seen on the RNE: titleContent and on the company Directory, the name of the company, its legal form, its activity, its staff. The identity of natural persons, address and geolocation data may remain hidden if the entrepreneur requests to make them non-diffusible. The procedure is also possible for legal persons (businesses).

Infograft

The K or Kbis extract of a company registered in the RCS can also be ordered via the Infograft site. Just fill in the Siren or the name of the company you are looking for.

The Kbis can then be obtained in paper or electronic format.

Obtaining the Kbis is paying. The rates depend on how the document is transmitted:

  • Electronic transmission: €3.20
  • Sending by mail: €3.85
Registry of the Commercial Court

It is also possible to go directly to the registry of the court where the company is domiciled to obtain a Kbis.

Who shall I contact

Get the Kbis from any other company

Infograft Site

The K or Kbis extract of any company listed in the RCS can be ordered via the Infograft site.

Simply fill in the Siren or the name of the company you are looking for and the Kbis can be obtained in paper or electronic format.

Obtaining the Kbis is paying. The rates depend on how the document is transmitted:

  • Electronic transmission: €3.20
  • Sending by mail: €3.85
Registry of the Commercial Court

You can also to return directly to the Registry of the court in which the company is domiciled to obtain a Kbis.

Who shall I contact

FYI  

Caution, every company shall have the right to restrict dissemination public address personal data. Thus, only can be seen on the RNE: titleContent and on the company Directory, the name of the company, its legal form, its activity, its staff. The identity of natural persons, address and geolocation data may remain hidden if the entrepreneur requests to make them non-diffusible. The procedure is also possible for legal persons (businesses).