Company creation: formalities for registering a company

Where to apply for registration?

You can apply for registration in one of the following ways:

• Online ::

1. One-stop company formalities ::

Company formalities window

2. Either on the Registry of the Commercial Courts ::

Registration in the Registry of the Commercial Court

• On site and by mail to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry ::

What documents should be provided?

You must provide the following documents:

• Form cerfa 15253 application for registration

• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration on your behalf. Copy of the identity documents of the signatory third party
• Justification of domiciliation your company with a clearly identifiable address (water or electricity or gas bill, lease agreement)
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of filiation dated and signed by you
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of contract in support of the draft company (Cape: titleContent)
• If carry on a regulated activity, a copy of the authorisation to pursue the activity, diploma or title
• If you're married, copy dated and signed the certificate of issuance of the information given to the spouse concerning the consequences on the common property of debts incurred in the exercise of your profession
• If you are in a cohabitation, joint life certificate or declaration on the honour of cohabitation
• If you have made a declaration of your property being out of business, true copy of the
• In case leasing, a copy of the contract and a certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal notices
• In the case of warrant management, copy of the warrant management contract and certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal announcements

How much does registration cost?

Registration in the Commercial and business Register (CSN) is free.

What happens after the application for registration?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent Your company depends on a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) with a status of Pending Registration.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can subscribe to compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, or to a pension fund.

This receipt is valid until you receive a notification from your CFE confirming the registration of your company. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once your registration has been completed, you will receive a document containing your Commercial and business Register (CHN) registration number and SIREN number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.

Where to apply for registration?

1. You have less than 10 employees 

You can apply to the Business Directory in one of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Either on site or by courier at the formalities centre of the companies you depend on

2. You have more than 10 employees

You can apply for registration the Trade and businesses Register in one of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Be online at the formalities centre of the companies you depend on 

Registration in the Registry of the Commercial Court

• Either on site or by courier at the formalities centre of the companies you depend on

What documents should be provided?

When applying for registration, you must include the following documents:

• Form cerfa 15253 application for registration

• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration on your behalf. Copy of the identity documents of the signatory third party
• Justification of domiciliation your company with a clearly identifiable address (water or electricity or gas bill, lease agreement)
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of filiation dated and signed by you
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of contract in support of the draft company (Cape: titleContent)
• If carry on a regulated activity, a copy of the authorisation to pursue the activity, diploma or title
• If you're married, copy dated and signed the certificate of issuance of the information given to the spouse concerning the consequences on the common property of debts incurred in the exercise of your profession
• If you are in a cohabitation, joint life certificate or declaration on the honour of cohabitation
• If you have made a declaration of your property being out of business, true copy of the
• In case leasing, a copy of the contract and a certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal notices
• In the case of warrant management, copy of the warrant management contract and certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal announcements

How much does registration cost?

Registration in the Business Directory (RM) is free.

What happens after the application for registration?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) marked Pending Registration.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can subscribe to compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, or to a pension fund.

The receipt is valid until you receive a notification from the CFE confirming the registration of your company. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once your registration has been completed, you will receive a document containing your registration number in the Business Register (RM) and Siren number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.

Where to apply for registration?

You can apply for registration in any of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Either online or by courier at the formalities centre of the companies you depend on (Urssaf)

Urssaf CFE: Registration of liberal professionals

What documents should be provided?

When applying for registration, you must include the following documents:

• Form cerfa 13821 application for registration

• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration on your behalf. Copy of the identity documents of the signatory third party
• Justification of domiciliation your company with a clearly identifiable address (water or electricity or gas bill, lease agreement)
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of filiation dated and signed by you
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of contract in support of the draft company (Cape: titleContent)
• If carry on a regulated activity, a copy of the authorisation to pursue the activity, diploma or title
• If you're married, copy dated and signed the certificate of issuance of the information given to the spouse concerning the consequences on the common property of debts incurred in the exercise of your profession
• If you are in a cohabitation, joint life certificate or declaration on the honour of cohabitation
• If you have made a declaration of your property being out of business, true copy of the
• In case leasing, a copy of the contract and a certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal notices
• In the case of warrant management, copy of the warrant management contract and certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal announcements

How much does registration cost?

No matter what activity you do, registration is free.

What happens after the application for registration?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) marked Pending Registration.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can subscribe to compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, or to a pension fund.

The receipt is valid until you receive a notification from the CFE confirming the registration of your company. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once you have registered, you will receive a document containing your SIREN number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.

It is possible to start your business before registering your company. For example, it may be necessary to sign a lease or bill future customers.

It is important to indicate on all documents the words "Individual Entrepreneur" or "ISIS". Your start of business is the first time you mention your individual contractor status on one of your documents.

Where to apply for registration?

You can apply for registration in one of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Either online with the Registry of the Commercial Court

Registration in the Registry of the Commercial Court

• Either on site or by correspondence with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI)

What documents should be provided?

You must attach the following documents:

• Company Registration Application Form:
  
  • If you are a individual business, this is the form cerfa 11676
  • If you are a sales representative, this is the form cerfa 13847

• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration on your behalf. Copy of the identity documents of the signatory third party
• Justification of domiciliation your company with a clearly identifiable address (water or electricity or gas bill, lease agreement)
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of filiation dated and signed by you
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of contract in support of the draft company (Cape: titleContent)
• If carry on a regulated activity, a copy of the authorisation to pursue the activity, diploma or title
• If you're married, copy dated and signed the certificate of issuance of the information given to the spouse concerning the consequences on the common property of debts incurred in the exercise of your profession
• If you are in a cohabitation, joint life certificate or declaration on the honour of cohabitation
• If you have made a declaration of your property being out of business, true copy of the
• In case leasing, a copy of the contract and a certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal notices
• In the case of warrant management, copy of the warrant management contract and certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal announcements

How much does the company registration cost?

Registration costs €25.34.

If you are a commercial agent, you will have to pay extra €25.19 to have the Commercial Court Registry register you on the Special Register of Commercial Agents (SFCR).

What happens after the application for registration is made?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) marked Pending Registration.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can subscribe to compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, or to a pension fund.

The receipt you receive will be valid until you receive a notification from the CFE confirming your company registration. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once your registration has been completed, you will receive a document containing your Commercial and business Register (CHN) registration number and SIREN number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.

It is possible to start your business before registering your company. For example, it may be necessary to sign a lease or bill future customers.

It is important to indicate on all documents the words "Individual Entrepreneur" or "ISIS". Your start of business is the first time you mention your individual contractor status on one of your documents.

Where to apply for registration?

You can apply for registration in any of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Be online with the Registry of the Commercial Court if you have more than 10 employees 

Registration in the Registry of the Commercial Court

• Either by courier at the formalities centre of the companies you depend on

If you have 10 or fewer employees, this will be the Chamber of Crafts and Crafts (CMA):

If you have more than 10 employees, this is the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI):

What documents should be provided?

You must attach the following documents:

• Form cerfa 11676 application for registration

• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration on your behalf. Copy of the identity documents of the signatory third party
• Justification of domiciliation your company with a clearly identifiable address (water or electricity or gas bill, lease agreement)
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of filiation dated and signed by you
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of contract in support of the draft company (Cape: titleContent)
• If carry on a regulated activity, a copy of the authorisation to pursue the activity, diploma or title
• If you're married, copy dated and signed the certificate of issuance of the information given to the spouse concerning the consequences on the common property of debts incurred in the exercise of your profession
• If you are in a cohabitation, joint life certificate or declaration on the honour of cohabitation
• If you have made a declaration of your property being out of business, true copy of the
• In case leasing, a copy of the contract and a certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal notices
• In the case of warrant management, copy of the warrant management contract and certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal announcements

How much does the company registration cost?

Registration to the Trades Directory (RM) costs €45.

An optional installation preparation course costs €194.

What happens after the application for registration is made?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) marked Pending Registration.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can subscribe to compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, or to a pension fund.

The receipt you receive will be valid until you receive a notification from the CFE confirming your company registration. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once you have registered, you will receive a document containing your registration number in the Business Register (RM) or the Commercial and business Register (CSN) and your SIREN number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.

It is possible to start your business before registering your company. For example, it may be necessary to sign a lease or bill future customers.

It is important to indicate on all documents the words "Individual Entrepreneur" or "ISIS". Your start of business is the first time you mention your individual contractor status on one of your documents.

Where to apply for registration?

You can apply for registration in any of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Either on site or by courier at the formalities centre of the companies you depend on (Chamber of Agriculture)

What documents should be provided?

When applying for registration, you must include the following documents:

• Form cerfa 11922 application for registration

• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration on your behalf. Copy of the identity documents of the signatory third party
• Justification of domiciliation your company with a clearly identifiable address (water or electricity or gas bill, lease agreement)
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of filiation dated and signed by you
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of contract in support of the draft company (Cape: titleContent)
• If carry on a regulated activity, a copy of the authorisation to pursue the activity, diploma or title
• If you're married, copy dated and signed the certificate of issuance of the information given to the spouse concerning the consequences on the common property of debts incurred in the exercise of your profession
• If you are in a cohabitation, joint life certificate or declaration on the honour of cohabitation
• If you have made a declaration of your property being out of business, true copy of the
• In case leasing, a copy of the contract and a certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal notices
• In the case of warrant management, copy of the warrant management contract and certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal announcements

How much does the company registration cost?

Registration in the register of agricultural assets is free.

What happens after the application for registration is made?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) marked Pending Registration.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can subscribe to compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, or to a pension fund.

The receipt you receive will be valid until you receive a notification from the CFE confirming your company registration. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once your registration has been completed, you will receive a document containing your registration number in the Agricultural Asset Register and your Siren number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.

It is possible to start your business before registering your company. For example, it may be necessary to sign a lease or bill future customers.

It is important to indicate on all documents the words "Individual Entrepreneur" or "ISIS". Your start of business is the first time you mention your individual contractor status on one of your documents.

Where to apply for registration?

You can apply for registration in any of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Either online or by mail to the formality centre of the companies you depend on Urssaf

Urssaf CFE: Registration of liberal professionals

What documents should be provided?

When applying for registration, you must include the following documents:

• Form cerfa 11768 application for registration

• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration on your behalf. Copy of the identity documents of the signatory third party
• Justification of domiciliation your company with a clearly identifiable address (water or electricity or gas bill, lease agreement)
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of filiation dated and signed by you
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of contract in support of the draft company (Cape: titleContent)
• If carry on a regulated activity, a copy of the authorisation to pursue the activity, diploma or title
• If you're married, copy dated and signed the certificate of issuance of the information given to the spouse concerning the consequences on the common property of debts incurred in the exercise of your profession
• If you are in a cohabitation, joint life certificate or declaration on the honour of cohabitation
• If you have made a declaration of your property being out of business, true copy of the
• In case leasing, a copy of the contract and a certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal notices
• In the case of warrant management, copy of the warrant management contract and certificate of publication in a medium authorised to receive legal announcements

How much does the company registration cost?

Registration is free.

What happens after the application for registration is made?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) marked Pending Registration.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can subscribe to compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, or to a pension fund.

The receipt is valid until you receive a notification from the CFE confirming the registration of your company. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once you have registered, you will receive a document containing your SIREN number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.

When to apply for registration?

It is possible to start your business before registering the business.

For example, it may be necessary to sign a lease or bill future customers.

It is important to indicate on all documents the words "Business in training".

An annexe to the articles of association must also be drawn up indicating all the acts passed before the application for registration.

In this case, the application for registration must be made no later than 30 days that follow the beginning of the activity.

On the other hand, it is also possible to start your business after the application for registration. In this case, the date of commencement of activity must be fixed no later than 15 days after the application for registration.

Where to apply for registration?

You can apply for registration in any of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Either online with the Registry of the Commercial Court

Registration in the Registry of the Commercial Court

• Either on site or by correspondence with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI)

If you are a sales representative, you must also register at Special Commercial Officer Register (SACR).

What documents should be provided?

You must attach the following documents:

• Cerfa form 11680
• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration for you
• Justification of domiciliation of your company with a clearly identifiable address (electricity bill, lease agreement)
• Certificate of publication of the creation notice in a legal ad support
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of filiation dated and signed by you
• Copy of your ID
• Original copy of the articles of association of your business, dated and signed by all the partners or their representative, justified by an original copy of the power special or shipping
• Copy of contract in support of the company project for creating or resuming an economic activity that you certify to be compliant
• If you are engaged in a regulated activity, copy of the authorisation to engage in the activity, diploma or title
• If you're married, copy dated and signed the certificate of issuance of the information given to the spouse concerning the consequences on the common property of debts incurred in the exercise of your profession

How much does the company registration cost?

Registration of your company costs €37.45.

What happens after the application for registration is made?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) marked Pending Registration.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can subscribe to compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, or to a pension fund.

The receipt is valid until you receive a notification from the CFE confirming the registration of the business. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once your registration has been completed, you will receive a document containing your Commercial and business Register (CHN) registration number and SIREN number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.

When to apply for registration?

It is possible to start your business before registering the business.

For example, it may be necessary to sign a lease or bill future customers.

It is important to indicate on all documents the words "Business in training".

An annexe to the articles of association must also be drawn up indicating all the acts passed before the application for registration.

In this case, the application for registration must be made no later than 30 days that follow the beginning of the activity.

On the other hand, it is also possible to start your business after the application for registration. In this case, the date of commencement of activity must be fixed no later than 15 days after the application for registration.

Where to apply for registration?

You can apply for registration in any of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Either online with the Registry of the Commercial Court

Registration in the Registry of the Commercial Court

• Either on site or by correspondence with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI)

If you are a sales representative, you must also register at Special Commercial Officer Register (SACR).

What documents should be provided?

You must attach the following documents:

• Cerfa form 11680
• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration for you
• Justification of domiciliation of your company with a clearly identifiable address (electricity bill, lease agreement)
• Certificate of publication of the creation notice in a legal ad support
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of filiation dated and signed by you
• Copy of your ID
• Original copy articles of your business, dated and signed by all the partners or their representative, justified by an original copy of power special or shipping
• If you are engaged in a regulated activity, copy of the authorisation to engage in the activity, diploma or title
• If you're married, copy dated and signed the certificate of issuance of the information given to the spouse concerning the consequences on the common property of debts incurred in the exercise of your profession

How much does the company registration cost?

Registration of your company costs €37.45.

What happens after the application for registration is made?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) marked Pending Registration.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can subscribe to compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, or to a pension fund.

In addition, you will no longer have to contract with third parties in your name on behalf of your business. The company may issue contracts in its own name following registration.

The receipt is valid until you receive a notification from the CFE confirming the registration of the business. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once your registration has been completed, you will receive a document containing your Commercial and business Register (CHN) registration number and SIREN number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.

When to apply for registration?

It is possible to start your business before registering the business.

For example, it may be necessary to sign a lease or bill future customers.

It is important to indicate on all documents the words "Business in training".

An annexe to the articles of association must also be drawn up indicating all the acts passed before the application for registration.

In this case, the application for registration must be made no later than 30 days that follow the beginning of the activity.

On the other hand, it is also possible to start your business after the application for registration. In this case, the date of commencement of activity must be fixed no later than 15 days after the application for registration.

Where to apply for registration?

You can apply for registration in any of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Either online with the Registry of the Commercial Court

Registration in the Registry of the Commercial Court

• Either on site or by correspondence with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI)

If you are a sales representative, you must also register at Special Commercial Officer Register (SACR).

What documents should be provided?

You must attach the following documents:

• Cerfa Form 13959
• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration for you
• Justification of domiciliation of your company with a clearly identifiable address (electricity bill, lease agreement)
• Certificate of publication of the creation notice in a legal ad support
• Original copy articles of the business, dated and signed by all partners or their authorised representative and justified by an original copy of the power special or shipping
• Original copy of the certificate of the depositary of the funds constituting the social capital business (dated and signed) with the list of subscribers (dated and signed). You must also indicate the number of shares subscribed and the amounts paid.
• If you have used a Commissioner of Contributions, a copy of the report dated and signed
• If you have designated an External Auditor (CAC), a proof of registration on the official CAC list if the registration is not yet published and the letter of acceptance of the designation
• If you are engaged in a regulated activity, copy of the authorisation to engage in the activity, diploma or title
• If you have made a purchase of commercial funds, copy of the deed of sale and copy of the certificate of publication in a legal advertising medium of the notice relating to the purchase
• If you have management of the commercial fund, copy of the management lease agreement and of the certificate of publication in a legal advertising medium of the management lease notice
• If you have taken on a commercial fund management mandate, copy of the contract of management mandate and the certificate of publication in a legal advertisement of the notice concerning the management mandate

Documents to be provided for the Director, Executive Director or President:

• Copy of their ID
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of affiliation for each of them (dated and signed)
• If the chairman has not been appointed in the statutes, a copy certified by the chairman of the act designating him
• If the Director General has not been appointed in the statutes, a certified copy by the President of the act designating him

Documents to be provided for the business of Director, Director or President:

• Excerpt from the Trade and businesses Register (CRS) less than 3 months if it is registered (or a document certifying its existence if it is not registered)
• If the business is not registered within the European Union, a copy of its statutes translated into French and certified by its permanent representative
• For the Permanent Representative of the business:
  
  • Copy of ID
  • Statement on honour non-conviction and proof of affiliation (dated and signed)
• Copy of the deed confirming the place of permanent representative of the business administrator

How much does the business registration cost?

Registration costs €37.45.

What happens after the application for registration is made?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) with a pending registration entry.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can subscribe to compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, or to a pension fund.

In addition, you will no longer have to contract with third parties in your name on behalf of the business. The company may issue contracts in its own name, following its registration.

The receipt you receive will be valid until you receive a notification from the CFE confirming the registration of the business. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once the registration has been completed, you will receive a document containing the Commercial and business Register (CHN) registration number and the SIREN number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.

When to apply for registration?

It is possible to start your business before registering the business.

For example, it may be necessary to sign a lease or bill future customers.

It is important to indicate on all documents the words "Business in training".

An annexe to the articles of association must also be drawn up indicating all the acts passed before the application for registration.

In this case, the application for registration must be made no later than 30 days that follow the beginning of the activity.

On the other hand, it is also possible to start your business after the application for registration. In this case, the date of commencement of activity must be fixed no later than 15 days after the application for registration.

Where to apply for registration?

You can apply for registration in any of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Either online with the Registry of the Commercial Court

Registration in the Registry of the Commercial Court

• Either on site or by correspondence with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI)

If you are a sales representative, you must also register at Special Commercial Officer Register (SACR).

What documents should be provided?

You must attach the following documents:

• Cerfa Form 13959
• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration for you
• Justification of domiciliation of your company with a clearly identifiable address (electricity bill, lease agreement)
• Certificate of publication of the creation notice in a legal ad support
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of filiation dated and signed by you
• Copy of your ID
• Original copy articles of your business, dated and signed by all the partners or their representative, justified by an original copy of power special or shipping
• Copy of the minutes of the Board of Directors designating the Chairman of the Board, the Director General and the delegated Directors General that you certify
• Original copy of the certificate of the depositary of the constituent funds the share capital of your business (dated and signed) with the list of subscribers (dated and signed). You must also indicate the number of shares subscribed and the amounts paid.
• If you have used a Commissioner of Contributions, a copy of the report dated and signed
• If you have appointed an auditor (CAC), proof of the registration on the official CAC list if the registration is not yet published and the letter of acceptance of the designation
• If you are engaged in a regulated activity, copy of the authorisation to engage in the activity, diploma or title

Documents to be provided for natural persons (director, officer):

• Copy of their ID
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of affiliation for each of them (dated and signed)

Documents to be provided for the companies:

• Excerpt from the Trade and businesses Register (CRS) less than 3 months if it is registered (or a document certifying its existence if it is not registered)
• If the business is not registered within the European Union, a copy of its statutes translated into French and certified by its permanent representative
• For the Permanent Representative of the business:
  
  • Copy of ID
  • Statement on honour non-conviction and proof of affiliation (dated and signed)
• Copy of the deed confirming the place of permanent representative of the business administrator

How much is the business registration?

Registration of your business costs €37.45.

What happens after the application for registration is made?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) marked Pending Registration.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can take out compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, join a pension fund.

In addition, you will no longer have to contract with third parties in your name on behalf of your business. The company may issue contracts in its own name following registration.

The receipt is valid until you receive a notification from the CFE confirming the registration of the business. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once your registration has been completed, you will receive a document containing your Commercial and business Register (CHN) registration number and SIREN number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.

When to apply for registration?

It is possible to start your business before registering the business.

For example, it may be necessary to sign a lease or bill future customers.

It is important to indicate on all documents the words "Business in training".

An annexe to the articles of association must also be drawn up indicating all the acts passed before the application for registration.

In this case, the application for registration must be made no later than 30 days that follow the beginning of the activity.

On the other hand, it is also possible to start your business after the application for registration. In this case, the date of commencement of activity must be fixed no later than 15 days after the application for registration.

Where to apply for registration?

You can apply for registration in any of the following ways:

• Or online on the single window of company formalities

Company formalities window

• Either online with the Registry of the Commercial Court

Registration in the Registry of the Commercial Court

• Either on site or by correspondence with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI)

If you are a sales representative, you must also register at Special Commercial Officer Register (SACR).

What documents should be provided?

When applying for registration, you must include the following documents:

• Cerfa Form 13959
• If you did not sign your company creation declaration yourself, original power by which you authorise a third party to sign the declaration for you
• Justification of domiciliation of your company with a clearly identifiable address (electricity bill, lease agreement)
• Certificate of publication of the creation notice in a legal ad support
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of filiation dated and signed by you
• Copy of your ID
• Original copy articles of the business, dated and signed by all partners or their authorised representative and justified by an original copy of the power special or shipping
• Copy of the minutes of the Supervisory Board designating the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Supervisory Board and the members of the Executive Board whom you certify to be in compliance
• Original copy of the certificate of the depositary of the funds constituting the share capital of your business (dated and signed) with the list of subscribers (dated and signed). You must also indicate the number of shares subscribed and the amounts paid.
• If you have used a Commissioner of Contributions, a copy of the report dated and signed
• If you have appointed an auditor (CAC), proof of the registration on the official CAC list if the registration is not yet published and the letter of acceptance of the designation
• If you are engaged in a regulated activity, copy of the authorisation to engage in the activity, diploma or title

Documents to be provided for the members of the Executive Board, the Supervisory Board and the directors:

• Copy of their ID
• Statement on honour of non-conviction and proof of affiliation for each of them (dated and signed)

Documents to be provided for the Supervisory Board Member businesses:

• Excerpt from the Trade and businesses Register (CRS) less than 3 months if it is registered (or a document certifying its existence if it is not registered)
• If the business is not registered within the European Union, a copy of its statutes translated into French and certified by its permanent representative
• For the Permanent Representative of the business:
  
  • Copy of ID
  • Statement on honour non-conviction and proof of affiliation (dated and signed)
• Copy of the deed confirming the place of permanent representative of the business administrator

How much is the business registration?

Registration of the business costs €37.45.

What happens after the application for registration is made?

Once your complete folder has been sent, you will receive from CFE: titleContent a company Creation Record Receipt (DCER) marked Pending Registration.

This receipt is important because it will allow you to make all necessary representations to public and private organisations. For example, you can subscribe to compulsory and supplementary insurance for the company, or to a pension fund.

In addition, you will no longer have to contract with third parties in your name on behalf of the business. The company may issue contracts in its own name following registration.

The receipt is valid until you receive a notification from the CFE confirming the registration of the business. The maximum validity period of the receipt is 1 month.

Once the registration has been completed, you will receive a document containing your Commercial and business Register (CHN) registration number and a SIREN number.

If your file is incomplete, you will receive a receipt from the CFE on which you depend that will indicate the missing items to be sent. You will have 15 minutes business days from receipt of receipt to send these items.