Can a foreigner build a company in France?
Verified 03 October 2022 - Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister), Ministry of the Interior
As a foreign national (non-European) wishing to pursue a commercial, industrial, craft or other self-employed occupation in France, you must have temporary residence card (also known as a residence permit) authorising the exercise of a professional activity.
What applies to you ?
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You live abroad and you want to come and live in France
As a trader, industrialist or foreigner craftsman (who is not European national) wishing to come and work in France and live there, you must first a visa application. You can then an application for a residence permit.
The type and duration of the residence permit by activity that you wish to exercise.
Before setting up a company in France, you must apply for a visa. Once in the territory, you must ask for a residence card:
- You can request temporary residence permit mention Entrepreneur/Professional
- You can request multi-annual residence permit mention Talent passport: company creator
Temporary entrepreneur/professional residence card | Multi-year residence card: company Creator | |
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Duration | 1 Year | Up to 4 years |
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Temporary residence card
You create your company
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You create a business
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You are creating a business, a subsidiary of a foreign business
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You are creating a foreign business establishment
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Multi-year residence card
You create your company
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Talent passport: company creator. This allows you to enter France, to reside there and to carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You create a business
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Talent passport: company creator
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You are creating a subsidiary business of a foreign business
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Talent passport: company creator. This allows you to enter France, to reside there and to carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You are creating a foreign business establishment
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Talent passport: company creator
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Once you have completed the steps, you can create your company by following the different stages of creation presented the "I create" stage of life.
If create a start-up in France, you will have to make a application for long-stay visa.
There are 3 options:
- You were selected by an incubator labelled French Tech : you can take advantage of the French Tech visa for founders if you meet certain conditions. It will then allow you to obtain your residence permit Talented passport mention Innovative project carrier valid for 4 years
- You plan to stay in France for a period of between 3 months and 1 year : you can apply for a long-stay visa
- You want to stay in France for for a period exceeding 1 year : you must apply for a residence permit Talent Passport valid for 4 years
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You have been selected by an incubator labelled French Tech
How do I get a French Tech visa?
To benefit from French Tech visa for founders, you must have resources not less than €20,147.40 and fulfil any of the following conditions:
- To have been admitted to one of incubators, accelerator or other partner of the French Tech visa
- Admission to an incubator or accelerator supported by the French Capital
- Having obtained support from an actor in the French Tech ecosystem (research organisation, laboratory...)
If you meet 1 of these conditions, you must then meet an application form certifying your company's innovative character:
This certificate is to be issued when you apply for a long-stay visa.
How do I apply for a long-stay visa?
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service ::
You can also apply by visiting French consular authorities of the country in which you reside ::
FYI
Proceedings may be initiated not earlier than 3 months the desired date of arrival in France.
What documents should be provided?
You must provide the following documents when applying for a residence permit:
- Application Form long-stay visa completed, dated and signed
- Recepted France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months exceeding the scheduled departure date from France
- Justification ofCivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Document establishing recognising your project by a public body (DRIEETS: titleContent)
- Letter from the Ministry of Economy certifying the innovative nature of the economic project you wish to develop in France
- Proof of resources at least equal to €20,147.40
What should I do if my visa is refused?
It is possible that your visa application is refused. Refusal must be justified in writing.
You have a right to ex gratia against this decision to the consular or diplomatic authority which you depend on for a new decision:
Who shall I contact
The Board of Appeal against decisions refusing entry visas to France (CRV) is also competent to deal with appeals without charge:
Who shall I contact
How long is the long visa valid?
The long visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
If you wish to continue your activity as an entrepreneur, you can apply for a residence permit. Talented passport: Innovative project carrier. Application for residence permits must be made at the latest 3 months the expiry of the visa with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will need to resubmit the documents that prove that you meet the requirements for a visa. This residence permit is valid until 4 years.
You will also need to justify your request and provide evidence that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,147.40).
Who shall I contact
How do I get a residence permit?
You must meet the following conditions:
- Prove the existence of an innovative economic project that you want to develop in France
- Obtaining recognition of the project by a public body (State, local authorities, public institutions, business with public capital...)
- Have resources at least equal to €20,147.40
You must provide the following documents when applying for a residence permit:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months exceeding the scheduled departure date from France
- Long-stay visa or long-stay visa valid as a residence permit with the mention Passport Talent
- Justification ofcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Document establishing recognising your project by a public body
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of the project economic development you wish to develop in France
- Proof of Resources not less than€20,147.40
How long is the residence permit?
The duration of the residence permit varies depending on your project. It can go up to 4 years .
Application for renewal must be made no later than 3 months before the expiry of your residence permit in the prefecture of your place of residence.
You will need to resubmit the documents that prove that you meet the requirements for a visa.
You will have to demonstrate the reality and seriousness of your project that may justify extending your project beyond the planned duration. You will also have to provide a letter from the public body that recognised the original project and attested to its reality and seriousness.
You will need to provide one proof ofregistration of your company or your membership of the independent social system.
Who shall I contact
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorising your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do applications for residence permits and visas cost?
The visa costs €99.
You must also pay to theOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 in addition to €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
There are 2 cases of figures:
- You have received a letter of refusal:
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
- You did not receive a reply:
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Once you have completed the steps, you can create your company by following the different stages of creation presented the "I create" stage of life.
You plan to stay in France between 3 months and 1 year
What conditions must be met?
You must meet the following conditions:
- Justify the existence of a project innovative business that you want to develop in France
- Justify project recognition by a public body
- Justify resources corresponding to €20,147.40
How and where to apply for a visa?
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service ::
You can also apply by visiting French consular authorities of the country in which you reside ::
FYI
Proceedings may be initiated not earlier than 3 months the desired date of arrival in France.
What documents should you provide for your visa application?
You must attach the following documents:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months exceeding the scheduled departure date from France
- Justification ofcivil status and nationality : passport or extract birth certificate or full copy of the document
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Visa application form dated, completed and signed via France-visa and the receipt of France-visa
- Cerfa form 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Documents attesting to the recognising your project by a public body (State, regional or local authorities, etc.)
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of the economic project you wish to develop in France
- Supporting documents resources not less than €20,147.40
- Attestation Request FormOfii: titleContent
Warning
the list of parts is given for guidance, it may change depending on which consular authority or prefecture you are addressing.
What should I do if my visa is refused?
It is possible that your visa application is refused. Refusal must be justified in writing.
You have a right to ex gratia against this decision to the consular or diplomatic authority which you depend on for a new decision:
Who shall I contact
The Board of Appeal against decisions refusing entry visas to France (CRV) is also competent to deal with appeals without charge:
Who shall I contact
How do I apply for a residence permit?
You must provide the following documents when applying for a residence permit:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months exceeding the scheduled departure date from France
- Long-stay visa with a Talented passport
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or a certificate of accommodation with an individual or a hotel
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Payment voucher the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of the delivery of the residence permit)
- Document to establish the recognising your project by a public body (State, regional or local authorities, etc.)
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of your project
- Resource Entitlements not less than€20,147.40
How long is the residence permit valid?
The residence permit is valid for a period of 4 yrs.
If you wish to extend your project, you will have to apply for the renewal of your residence permit no later than 3 months before expiry of your home in the prefecture of your place of residence.
You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a residence permit. You will also have to justify your renewal application and provide proof that your business is running (resources at least equal to €20,147.40).
Who shall I contact
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorising your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do visa and residence permit applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You must also pay to theOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 in addition to €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
What should be done in the event of a residence permit being refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
There are 2 cases of figures:
- You have received a letter of refusal:
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
- You did not receive a reply:
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Once you have completed the steps, you can create your company by following the different stages of creation presented the "I create" stage of life.
You wish to stay in France for longer than 1 year
What conditions must be met?
To obtain a long-stay visa mention Talent Passport: Innovative Project Carrier, you must meet the following conditions:
- Justifyproject existence innovative business that you want to develop in France
- Justify project recognition by a public body
- Justify resources corresponding to €20,147.40
How and/or apply for a long-stay visa?
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service ::
You can also apply by visiting French consular authorities of the country in which you reside ::
FYI
Proceedings may be initiated not earlier than 3 months the desired date of arrival in France.
What documents should you provide for your visa application?
You must attach the following documents:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months exceeding the scheduled departure date from France
- Vital status certificate and nationality: extract of birth or copy
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Visa application form dated, completed and signed via France-visa and the receipt of France-visa
- Documents attesting to the recognising your project by a public body (State, regional or local authorities, etc.)
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of the economic project you wish to develop in France
- Supporting documents resources not less than €20,147.40
Warning
the list of parts is given for guidance, it may change depending on which consular authority or prefecture you are addressing.
What should I do if my visa is refused?
It is possible that your visa application is refused. Refusal must be justified in writing.
You have a right to ex gratia against this decision to the consular or diplomatic authority which you depend on for a new decision:
Who shall I contact
The Board of Appeal against decisions refusing entry visas to France (CRV) is also competent to deal with appeals without charge:
Who shall I contact
How do I apply for a residence permit?
The application for a residence permit shall be made at the latest 3 months before your long-stay visa expires.
This request should be addressed to the prefecture of your place of residence ::
Who shall I contact
What documents should be attached?
You must include the following documents when applying for a residence permit:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months exceeding the scheduled departure date from France
- Long-stay visa with "Talented Passport"
- Vital status certificate and nationality: extract of birth or copy
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or proof of accommodation with an individual or a hotel
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Payment voucher the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of the delivery of the residence permit)
- Document to establish the recognising your project by a public body (State, regional or local authorities, etc.)
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of your economic project
- Proof resources at least €20,147.40
How much do visa and residence permit applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You must also pay to theOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 in addition to €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
How long is the residence permit valid?
The duration of your residence permit depends on your project. It can go up to4 years .
Application for renewal must be made no later than 3 months before the expiry of your residence permit in the prefecture of your place of residence.
You will need to resubmit the documents that prove that you meet the requirements for a visa.
You have to prove the reality and the seriousness of your project, which can justify extending your visa beyond the planned duration. You must also provide a letter from the public body that recognised the original project and attested to its reality and seriousness.
You will need to provide one proof of registration of your company or your membership of the independent social system.
Who shall I contact
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorising your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
There are 2 cases of figures:
- You have received a letter of refusal:
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
- You did not receive a reply:
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Once you have completed the steps, you can create your company by following the different stages of creation presented the "I create" stage of life.
You already live in France
If you want to work as a merchant, industrialist or foreigner craftsman, you have to an application for a residence permit allowing you to work in France.
The type and duration of the residence permit by activity that you wish to exercise.
If you already have one of the following documents, you do not need to do any of the following:
- Resident Card
- Resident card"long-term-EU"
- Algerian 10-year resident card or"family life"
- Temporary residence card"family life"
- Multi-Year Passport Talent
If you want to build a company in France you have 2 possibilities ::
- You can apply for a temporary residence permit mention Entrepreneur/Professional
- You can apply for a multi-year residence card mention Talent passport: company creator
You will then be able to follow the steps of creating a company in France.
Temporary entrepreneur/professional residence card | Multi-year residence card: company Creator | |
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Duration | 1 year max | Up to 4 years |
Terms |
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Temporary residence card
You create your company
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You create a business of French law
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You create a business under French law, a subsidiary of a foreign business
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You are creating a foreign business establishment
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Multi-year residence card
You create your company
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You create a business of French law
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You create a business under French law, a subsidiary of a foreign business
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You are creating a foreign business establishment
Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Once you have completed the steps, you can create your company by following the different stages of creation presented the "I create" stage of life.
If create a start-up in France, you have to apply for residence permit Talented passport mention Innovative project carrier. Once you have done this, you can then complete the steps to create a company.
What are the conditions you must meet?
To apply for a residence permit Talented passport mention Innovative project carrier, you must meet the following conditions:
- Justify the existence of a project innovative business that you want to develop in France
- Justification of project recognition by a public body (State, regional or local authorities, etc.)
- You must justify resources corresponding to €20,147.40
How and where to apply for a residence permit?
The application for a residence permit shall be made at the latest 3 months before your long-stay visa expires.
This request should be addressed to the prefecture of your place of residence ::
You must include the following documents when applying for a residence permit:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months exceeding the scheduled departure date from France
- Long-stay visa with a Talented passport or long-stay visa shall be valid residence permit or residence permit
- Justification ofcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate or full copy of the birth certificate
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or proof of accommodation with an individual or a hotel
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Payment voucher the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of the delivery of the residence permit)
- Document establishing recognising your project by a public body
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of your economic project
- Proof resources at least €20,147.40
Warning
the list of parts is given for guidance, it may change depending on which consular authority or prefecture you are addressing.
How much is the request?
Application for a residence permit costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
How long is the residence permit valid?
The period of validity of the residence permit varies according to your project within 4 years .
Application for renewal must be made no later than 3 months before the expiry of your residence permit in the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a residence permit.
You will also have to justify your renewal application and provide proof that your business is running (resources at least equal to €20,147.40).
Renewal costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
FYI
after 5 years of residence in France, you have the possibility to obtain a resident card authorising residence and the pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
What happens if a residence permit is refused?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
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Refusal Letter
If you receive a letter of refusal, you are obliged to leave the French territory.
You have the right to a legal remedy before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
No response
If you did not receive a reply, it is an implied refusal.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the Prefect or the Minister of the Interior:
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
How do you build your company?
Once you have completed the steps, you can create your company by following different stages of creation presented the "I create" stage of life.
You live abroad and you don't want to come to France
You do not have any specific steps to take. You only need to follow the steps of creating a company in France and in particular you need to register in the business and business register or in the business directory.
You can consult our "I create" life step to know and follow all the steps to set up a company in France.
Who can help me?
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- French Office for Immigration and Integration (Ofii)
- Directorate of Immigration - Ministry of the Interior
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Visa Service (French Embassy/Consulate Abroad)To obtain the residence card (except in Paris)
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