Can a foreigner set up a company in France?
Verified 01 January 2024 - Legal and Administrative Information Directorate (Prime Minister)
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Natural person with a mandate from a legal person (company) to act on its behalf
As a person of foreign nationality (non-European national) wishing to pursue a commercial, industrial, craft or other self-employed occupation in France, you must have a temporary residence permit (also called residence permit) authorizing 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. Then you can do an application for a residence permit.
The type and the duration of the residence permit differs by activity which you wish to exercise.
Before starting a company in France, you must apply for a visa. Once on the territory, you must ask for a residence card:
- You can apply for temporary residence card mention Entrepreneur/professional
- You can apply for multi-annual residence permit mention Talented Passport: company Creator
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Temporary residence permit
You're creating your company
Before your arrival in France, you must make a request for long-stay visa as residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Entrepreneur/Professional. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Make your request for a residence card
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :
FYI
The steps can be taken at the earliest 3 months before the desired date of arrival in France.
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France Visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Form request for temporary residence permitentrepreneur/professional
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Supporting documents for resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the design project, of business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
- Copy of sublease with the activity. It may be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy of domiciliation contract
- In case of management leasing : copy of the promise or management lease with the extract of registration in the National company Register (NCR) and a copy of the lease in the name of the owner
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make 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
After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated
Once in France, you can make your application for a temporary residence card entrepreneur/professional using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To apply, you must attach the following documents:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Long-stay visa valid
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of delivery of the temporary card)
- Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Form request for temporary residence permitentrepreneur/professional
- Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax (IR) in France
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : Diplomas, certificates, etc.
- Corresponding Resource Credentials at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- Entitlementregistration company oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
- Copy of sublease with the activity. It may be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy of domiciliation contract
- In case of management leasing : copy of the promise or management lease with the extract of the entry to the RNE: titleContent and a copy of the lease on behalf of the owner
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You create a business
Before your arrival in France, you must make a request for long-stay visa as residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Entrepreneur/Professional. It allows you to enter France, reside there and carry out your company creation project for 1 year. Once in France, you can apply for a residence permit Entrepreneur/Professional.
Before your arrival in France: Apply for a visa
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :
FYI
The steps can be taken at the earliest 3 months before the desired date of arrival in France.
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France Visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Form request for temporary residence permitentrepreneur/professional
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Supporting documents for resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the design project, of business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
- Copy of sublease with the activity. It may be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- Copy of draft statutes of the business with the draft distribution of share capital
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make 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
After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated
Once in France, you can make your application for a temporary residence card entrepreneur/professional using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To make your request you must attach the following documents:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Long-stay visa valid
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of submission of the residence card)
- Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Application form for a temporary residence card entrepreneur/professional
- Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax in France
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- Supporting documents for resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- Entitlementregistration company oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
- Copy of sublease with the activity. It may be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy of draftstatutes business with the distribution ofshare capital
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You create a business, a subsidiary of a foreign business
Before your arrival in France, you must make a request for long-stay visa as residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Entrepreneur/Professional. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Apply for a visa
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :
FYI
The steps can be taken at the earliest 3 months before the desired date of arrival in France.
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France Visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Form request for temporary residence permitentrepreneur/professional
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Supporting documents for resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the design project, of business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
- Copy of sublease with the activity. It may be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- Copy of draft statutes of the business with the draft distribution of share capital
- Justification for the appointment or a letter of intent of the body responsible for the appointment
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make 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
After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated
Once in France, you can make your application for a temporary residence card entrepreneur/professional using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To make your request you must attach the following documents:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Long-stay visa valid
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of submission of the residence card)
- Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Form application for a temporary residence card entrepreneur/professional
- Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax in France
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- Supporting documents for resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- Entitlementregistration company oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- Justification for the appointment or letter of intent of the body responsible for the appointment
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
- Copy of draft statutes of the business with the draft distribution of share capital
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You're setting up a foreign business
Before your arrival in France, you must make a request for long-stay visa as residence permit (VLS-TS) marked Entrepreneur/Professional. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Apply for a visa
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :
FYI
The steps can be taken at the earliest 3 months before the desired date of arrival in France.
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France Visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Form request for temporary residence permitEntrepreneur/professional
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Supporting documents for resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the design project, of business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- Justification for the appointment or a letter of intent of the body responsible for the appointment
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make 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
After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated
Once in France, you can make your application for a temporary residence card entrepreneur/professional using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To make your request you must attach the following documents:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Long-stay visa valid
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of submission of the residence card)
- Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Form request for temporary residence permitEntrepreneur/professional
- Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax in France
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- Corresponding Resource Credentials at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- Entitlementregistration company oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- Justification for the appointment or letter of intent of the body responsible for the appointment
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
Multi-annual residence permit
You're creating your company
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) bearing the mention Talented Passport: company Creator. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Visa application
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :
FYI
The steps can be taken at the earliest 3 months before the desired date of arrival in France.
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Civil status certificate and nationality: passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the design project, of business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of lease salesman with the activity statement
- Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy of contract of domiciliation
- In case of management leasing : copy of the promise or management lease with proof of registration at RNE: titleContent
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make 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
After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated
Once in France, you can make your application for a residence card mention Talented Passport: company Creator using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To apply, you must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Long-stay visa mention Talented passport or VLS-TS mention Talented passport or a valid residence card
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of lease commercial with the activity mention
- Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy of domiciliation contract
- In case of management leasing : copy of the promise or management lease with proof of registration at RNE: titleContent
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
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 opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You create a business
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) bearing the mention . It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: Visa application
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :
FYI
The steps can be taken at the earliest 3 months before the desired date of arrival in France.
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Civil status certificate and nationality: passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the design project, of business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
- Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy of draftstatutes with the distribution of the share capital
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make 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
After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated
Once in France, you can make your application for a residence card mention Talented Passport: company Creator using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To make your request you must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Long-stay visa mention Talented passport or VLS-TS mention Talented passport or a valid residence card
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : Diplomas, certificates, etc.
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of lease commercial with the activity mention
- Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy of draftstatutes with the distribution ofcapital
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
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 opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You create a subsidiary business of a foreign business
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) bearing the mention Talented Passport: company Creator. It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: visa application
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :
FYI
The steps can be taken at the earliest 3 months before the desired date of arrival in France.
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Civil status certificate and nationality: passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the design project, of business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to exercise your activity: diplomas, certificates,...
- Justification for the appointment or letter of intent of the competent body
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
- Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy draftstatutes with the distribution of the share capital
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make 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
After your arrival in France: Have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated
Once in France, you can make your application for a residence card mention Talented Passport: company Creator using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To make your request you must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Civil status certificate and nationality: passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Long visa stay mention Talented passport or VLS-TS mention Talented passport or a residence permit valid
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of lease commercial with the activity mention
- Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Entitlement of appointment or letter of intent of the competent body
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
- Copy of draftstatutes with the distribution of share capital
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
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 opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
You're setting up a foreign business
Before your arrival in France, you must apply for a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) bearing the mention . It allows you to enter and reside in France and carry out your company creation project without needing a residence permit.
Before your arrival in France: visa application
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :
FYI
The steps can be taken at the earliest 3 months before the desired date of arrival in France.
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Civil status certificate and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the design project, of business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- Entitlement of appointment or letter of intent of the competent body
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make 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
After your arrival in France: have your visa valid as a residence permit (VLS-TS) validated
Once in France, you can make your application for a residence card mention Talented Passport: company Creator using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
The request has to be made at the latest 2 months before the expiry of your visa.
To make your request you must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Long-stay visa mention Talented passport or VLS-TS mention Talented passport or a valid residence card
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- Entitlement of appointment or letter of intent of the competent body
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
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 opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do the applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
Once you have completed the prerequisites, you can build your company by following the different stages of creation presented in the "I create" stage of life.
If you wish create a start-up in France, you will first need to make a application for a long-stay visa.
3 options are available:
- You were selected by an incubator labeled French Tech : you can benefit from the French Tech visa for founders if you meet certain conditions. It will then allow you to obtain your residence permit Passport talent mention Innovative project leader valid for 4 years
- You plan to stay in France for a period of time that includes between 3 months and 1 year : you can apply for a long visa as a residence permit
- You want to stay in France for a duration of more than 1 year : you must apply for a residence permit Talented Passport Mention valid for 4 years
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You have been selected by an incubator labeled French Tech
How to get a French Tech visa?
To benefit from the French Tech visa for founders, you must have resources at least equal to €21,203.00 and meet one of the following conditions:
- To have been admitted to one of the incubators, accelerator or other French Tech visa partner
- Have been admitted to an incubator or accelerator supported by the French Tech Capital
- To have obtained support from an actor of the French Tech ecosystem (research organization, laboratory...)
If you meet 1 of these conditions, you must then meet an application form for certification certifying the innovative character of your company:
This certificate is to be given when you apply for a long-stay visa.
How to apply for a long-stay visa?
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :
Who shall I contact
FYI
The steps can be taken at the earliest 3 months before the desired date of arrival in France.
What documents are to be provided?
You must provide the following documents when applying for a residence permit:
- Application Form long-stay visa completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France
- EntitlementCivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Document establishing the recognition of your project by a public body (RIGHTS: titleContent)
- Letter from the Ministry of Economy certifying the innovative nature of the economic project you wish to develop in France
- Proof of at least €21,203.00
What to do in case of visa refusal?
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make 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 business activity, you can apply for a residence permit. Talented Passport: Innovative Project Leader. The application for a residence permit must be submitted at the latest 3 months before the expiry of the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa. This residence permit is valid for up to 4 years.
You will also need to justify your request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €21,203.00).
Who shall I contact
How to obtain a residence permit?
You must meet the following conditions:
- Prove the existence of an innovative economic project that you want to develop in France
- Having obtained the project's recognition by a public body (State, local authorities, public establishments, business with public capital, etc.)
- Have at least equal resources €21,203.00
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 longer than the scheduled date of departure from France
- Long-stay visa or long-stay visa as a residence permit with the words Talent passport
- Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Document establishing the recognition of your project by a public body
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of the project economic that you want to develop in France
- Proof of resources at least equal to €21,203.00
How long is the residence permit?
The duration of the residence permit varies according to your project. It can go as far as 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made at the latest 3 months before your residence permit expires with the prefecture of your place of residence.
You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will need to demonstrate the reality and seriousness of your project that may justify extending your project beyond the planned duration. You will also need to provide the letter from the public body that recognized the initial project and attested to its reality and seriousness.
You will also need to provide a proof of paymentregistration on your company or your membership of the self-employed social security scheme.
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 authorizing your stay and the exercise of any professional activity.
Its duration is 10 years and it can be renewed.
How much do residence permit and visa applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €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:
- You have received a rejection letter:
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
- You have not received a response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the prefect or interior minister:
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Once you have completed the prerequisites, you can build your company by following the different stages of creation presented in 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 economy that you want to develop in France
- Justify the project recognition by a public body
- Justify resources corresponding to €21,203.00
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 the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :
Who shall I contact
FYI
The steps can be taken at the earliest 3 months before 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 longer than the scheduled date of departure from France
- Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate or full copy of the birth certificate
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Visa Application Form dated, completed and signed via France-visa and the receipt from France-visa
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Documents attesting to the recognition of your project by a public body (State, local authorities, etc.)
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of the economic project you wish to develop in France
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Attestation Request Form Ofii: titleContent
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
What to do in case of visa refusal?
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make 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 to 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 longer than the scheduled date of departure from France
- Long-stay visa bearing the endorsement Talented passport
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months old or proof of accommodation with an individual or a hotel
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
- Document likely to establish the recognition of your project by a public body (State, local authorities, etc.)
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of your project
- Resource Credentials at least equal to €21,203.00
What is the period of validity of the residence permit?
The residence permit shall be valid for a period of 4 years.
If you wish to extend your project, you will need to apply to renew your residence permit not later than 3 months before expiry from your home address to 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 need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €21,203.00).
Who shall I contact
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing 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 also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
What should be done in the event of a refusal of a residence permit?
Your application for a residence permit may be refused.
There are 2 cases:
- You have received a rejection letter:
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
- You have not received a response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the prefect or interior minister:
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Once you have completed the prerequisites, you can build your company by following the different stages of creation presented in the "I create" stage of life.
You want to stay in France for more than 1 year
What conditions must be met?
To obtain a long-stay visa with Talented Passport: Innovative Project Carrier, you must meet the following conditions:
- Justify useexistence of project innovative economy that you want to develop in France
- Justify the project recognition by a public body
- Justify resources corresponding to €21,203.00
How and where to apply for a long-stay visa?
You can apply for a visa via the France-visa online service :
You can also apply by visiting the French consular authorities of the country in which you reside :
Who shall I contact
FYI
The steps can be taken at the earliest 3 months before 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 longer than the scheduled date of departure from France
- Civil status certificate and nationality: birth certificate or copy
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Visa Application Form dated, completed and signed via France-visa and the receipt from France-visa
- Documents attesting to the recognition of your project by a public body (State, local authorities, etc.)
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of the economic project you wish to develop in France
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
What to do in case of visa refusal?
It is possible that your visa application will be refused. The refusal must be justified in writing.
You have the right to ex gratia appeal against that decision to consular or diplomatic authority on which you depend for her to make 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 to apply for a residence permit?
The application for a residence permit must be made at the latest 3 months before the expiry of your long-stay visa.
This request should be addressed to the prefecture of your place of residence :
Who shall I contact
What documents should be attached?
You must attach the following documents when applying for a residence permit:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France
- Long-stay visa marked "Talented passport"
- Civil status certificate and nationality: birth certificate or copy
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or proof of accommodation with an individual or a hotel
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
- Document to establish the recognition of your project by a public body (State, local authorities, etc.)
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of your economic project
- Proof of resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
How much do visa and residence permit applications cost?
The visa costs €99.
You also have to pay atOfii: titleContent a tax equal to €200 plus €25 stamp duty.
You must pay in all €324.
What is the period of validity of the residence permit?
The period of validity of your residence permit depends on your project. It can go as far as4 years .
The request for renewal must be made at the latest 3 months before your residence permit expires with the prefecture of your place of residence.
You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You must prove the reality and seriousness of your project that can justify extending your visa beyond the scheduled duration. You must also provide the letter from the public body that recognized the initial project and attested to its reality and seriousness.
You will also need to provide a proof of registration on your company or your membership of the self-employed social security scheme.
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 authorizing 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:
- You have received a rejection letter:
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
- You have not received a response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within two months by administrative appeal to the prefect or interior minister:
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Once you have completed the prerequisites, you can build your company by following the different stages of creation presented in the "I create" stage of life.
You already live in France
If you want to carry on a business as a merchant, industrialist or foreigner craftsman, you must do an application for a residence permit allowing you to work in France.
The type and the duration of the residence permit differs by activity which 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 resident card of 10 years or "private and family life"
- Temporary residence card "private and family life"
- Multi-annual residence card Talented passport: company creator
If you want to create a company in France you have 2 possibilities :
- You can apply for a temporary residence card mention Entrepreneur/professional
- You can apply for a multi-year residence card mention Talented Passport: company Creator
You can then follow the steps to create a company in France.
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Temporary residence permit
You're creating your company
If you already reside in France, you must apply for a temporary residence card mention using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
Attach the following documents to your application:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Long-stay visa valid
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of delivery of the temporary card)
- Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Form application for a temporary residence permit entrepreneur/professional
- Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax in France
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- Corresponding Resource Credentials at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- Entitlementregistration company oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
- Copy of sublease with the activity. It may be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy of domiciliation contract
- In case of management leasing : copy of the promise or management lease with proof of registration at RNE: titleContent and a copy of the lease on behalf of the owner
FYI
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a temporary residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the temporary residence card?
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing 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.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You're creating a business of French law
If you already reside in France, you must apply for a temporary residence card mention using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
Attach the following documents to your application:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Long-stay visa valid
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of submission of the residence card)
- Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Application form for a temporary residence card
- Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax in France
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- Supporting documents for resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- Entitlementregistration company oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of commercial lease with the activity statement
- Copy of sublease with the activity. It may be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy of draftstatutes business with the distribution ofshare capital
FYI
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a temporary residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the temporary residence card?
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing 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.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You are creating a business under French law, a subsidiary of a foreign business
If you already reside in France, you must apply for a temporary residence card with Entrepreneur/Liberal profession endorsement using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
Attach the following documents to your application:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Long-stay visa valid
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of submission of the residence card)
- Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Form application for a temporary residence permit entrepreneur/professional
- Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax in France
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- Supporting documents for resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- Entitlementregistration company oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- Justification for the appointment or letter of intent of the body responsible for the appointment
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
- Copy of draft statutes of the business with the draft distribution of share capital
FYI
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a temporary residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the temporary residence card?
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing 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.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You're setting up a foreign business
If you already reside in France, you must apply for a temporary residence card with Entrepreneur/Liberal profession endorsement using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
Attach the following documents to your application:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Long-stay visa valid
- Proof of usecivil status and nationality : Passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months or one proof of accommodation
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and the stamp duty (to be given at the time of submission of the residence card)
- Medical certificate issued by theOfii: titleContent
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Form application for a temporary residence permit "entrepreneur/liberal profession"
- Tax status slip concerning the payment of your income tax in France
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- Corresponding Resource Credentials at least to €21,203.00
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and a multiannual provisional budget
- Entitlementregistration company oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking an authorized bank or insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- Justification for the appointment or letter of intent of the body responsible for the appointment
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
FYI
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the temporary residence card?
The long-stay visa valid as a residence permit is valid for a period of 12 months.
The temporary residence card is also valid for 12 months.
If you wish to continue your business activity, you can choose to apply for a multi-year residence card Talented Passport: company Creator. This residence card is valid for up to 4 years.
Applications for renewal or temporary residence permits must be submitted at the latest 3 months before your visa expires with the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing 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.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Multi-annual residence permit
You're creating your company
If you already reside in France, you must apply for a residence permit using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Long-stay visa mention or VLS-TS mention or a valid residence card
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of lease commercial with the activity mention
- Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy of domiciliation contract
- In case of management leasing : copy of the promise or management lease with proof of registration at RNE: titleContent
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indication, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the residence card?
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
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 opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing 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.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You're creating a business of French law
If you are already resident in France, you must apply for a residence permit with the mention Passeport talent: company creator using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Long-stay visa mention or VLS-TS mention or a valid residence card
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of lease commercial with the activity mention
- Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Copy of draftstatutes with the distribution ofcapital
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the residence card?
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
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 opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing 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.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You are creating a business under French law, a subsidiary of a foreign business
If you are already resident in France, you must apply for a residence permit with the mention Passeport talent: company creator using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Civil status certificate and nationality: passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Long visa stay mention or VLS-TS mention or a residence permit valid
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- One of the supporting documents relating to premises following:
- Copy of the promise of lease commercial with the activity mention
- Copy of sub-lease with the activity. It must be attached to the copy of the sublease, theowner's permission of the premises used for the activity
- Entitlement of appointment or letter of intent of the competent body
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
- Copy of draftstatutes with the distribution of share capital
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the residence card?
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
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 opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing 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.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
You're setting up a foreign business
If you are already resident in France, you must apply for a residence permit with the mention Passeport talent: company creator using the following online service:
Validate a long-stay visa as a residence permit (VLS-TS) and pay the tax
You must attach the following documents:
- Long-stay visa application form completed, dated and signed
- Received France-visa
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France. All pages with visas and entry and exit stamps must be sent
- Entitlementcivil status and nationality : passport or birth certificate with filiation or full copy of the birth certificate
- Long-stay visa mention or VLS-TS mention or a valid residence card
- 3 identity photos compliant
- Proof of domicile less than 6 months old, or proof of accommodation
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
- Cerfa Form No. 13473 mention trader, industrial craftsman completed
- Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor competent in the department where you want to settle your company
- Document justifying the financing of the company project at at least €30,000
- Diploma at least equivalent to the master level or other document supporting a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
- Supporting documents for resources at least equal to €21,203.00
- Entitlementregistration oraffiliation the social security system of the self-employed
- Extract from criminal record or equivalent part of the country in which you reside
- Presentation of the creation project, the business plan and the multiannual provisional budget
- Proof of your ability to carry out your business : diplomas, certificates,...
- One of the supporting documents financial following:
- Bond undertaking a bank or an approved insurance company having its head office in France
- Certificate of credit balance an account opened in your name with a bank with its head office in France
- Entitlement of appointment or letter of intent of the competent body
- Copying statutes of the foreign business
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much does it cost?
The application for a residence card costs €225 (€200 for the tourist tax and €25 stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the residence card?
The period of validity of the residence permit depends on your project. It is limited to 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made within Last 2 months of validity the visa at the prefecture of your place of residence. You will have to resubmit the documents proving that you meet the conditions to obtain a visa.
You will also need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €20,814.73).
Who shall I contact
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 opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and pursuit of a professional activity. This card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.
After 5 years of regular and uninterrupted residence in France, you can apply for a residence card authorizing 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.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
Once you have completed the prerequisites, you can build your company by following the different stages of creation presented in the "I create" stage of life.
If you wish start-up in France, you must apply for residence permit Passport talent mention Innovative project leader. Once you have done this, you can then perform the steps to create a company.
What are the conditions you must meet?
To apply for a residence permit Passport talent mention Innovative project leader, you must meet the following conditions:
- Justify the existence of a project innovative economy that you want to develop in France
- Entitlement of project recognition by a public body (State, local authorities, etc.)
- You must justify resources corresponding to €21,203.00
How and where to apply for a residence permit?
The application for a residence permit must be made at the latest 3 months before the expiry of your long-stay visa.
This request should be addressed to the prefecture of your place of residence :
You must attach the following documents when applying for a residence permit:
- Passport less than 10 years with a period of validity of at least 3 months longer than the scheduled date of departure from France
- Long-stay visa bearing the endorsement Talented passport or long-stay visa shall be valid as a residence permit or as a valid residence permit
- Entitlementcivil 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
- Proof of payment the tax on the residence permit and stamp duty (to be given at the time of surrender of the residence permit)
- Document establishing the recognition of your project by a public body
- Letter from the public body certifying the innovative nature of your economic project
- Proof of resources corresponding at least to €21,203.00
Warning
the list of parts is given by way of indicationHowever, it may change depending on the consular authority or prefecture to which you are speaking.
How much is the request?
The application for a residence permit costs €225 (€200 for the tax on the residence permit and €25 for stamp duty).
What is the period of validity of the residence permit?
The period of validity of the residence permit varies according to your project within 4 years .
The request for renewal must be made at the latest 3 months before your residence permit expires with 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 need to justify your renewal request and provide proof that your business is working (resources at least equal to €21,203.00).
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 opportunity to obtain a resident card authorizing the stay and 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.
1. LRefusal letter
In case of receipt of a refusal letter, you have the obligation to leave French territory.
You have the right to appeal in court before the Administrative Court within 48 hours, 15 days or 30 days:
Who shall I contact
2. No response:
If you have not received a response, this is an implicit denial.
You can challenge this refusal within 2 months by administrative appeal to the prefect.
Who shall I contact
Administrative appeals may also be filed with the Ministry of the Interior.
Who shall I contact
You can also appeal to the Administrative Court:
Who shall I contact
How do I make my company?
Once you have completed the preliminary steps, you can build your company by following the different stages of creation presented in the "I create" stage of life.
You live abroad and you don't want to come to France
You do not have to make any specific preliminary steps. You only need to follow the steps to create a company in France and in particular to register in the trade and businesses register (RCS) and/or in the national company directory (RNE) depending on the nature of your business.
You can consult our "I create" stage of life to know and follow all the steps for set up a company in France.
FYI
If you do not reside in France, you cannot running a business in France (i.e. becoming corporate agent).
Who can help me?
Find who can answer your questions in your region
- French Office for Immigration and Integration (Ofii)
- Directorate of Immigration - Ministry in charge of the Interior
To obtain the long-stay visa
Visa department (French embassy/consulate abroad)To obtain the residence card (except in Paris)
PrefectureTo obtain the residence card (only in Paris)
Prefecture de police de Paris - Service of residence permits
Temporary residence permit authorizing the exercise of a professional activity
Resident card entitling to exercise any profession
self-employed foreigner
talent passport beneficiary foreigner
Taxes and stamp duty
Tax for the residence card
Temporary residence permit authorizing the exercise of a professional activity
Renewal of the temporary residence permit
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