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.
Tableau - Comparison between the temporary residence card and the multiannual residence card
Temporary residence permit for entrepreneurs/professionals
Multi-year residence card: Talented Passport company Creator
Duration
1 year max
Up to 4 years
Conditions
Justify the existence of a real and serious project creation of an economically viable company
Justify a activity compatible with safety, health and public tranquility
Justify resources corresponding to 21,203
Have a diploma at least the master level or equivalent or you must attest to a professional experience at least 5 years in a comparable position
To certify the existence of a real and serious project company creation in France that is economically viable. You must have obtained a certificate recognizing that.
Justify a investment at least €30,000 in the draft company
Justify resources corresponding to 21,203
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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
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
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 MOE: titleContent 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 to21,203
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 €21,621.60).
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:
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
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 €21,621.60).
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:
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:
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
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 €21,621.60).
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:
If you already reside in France, you must apply for a temporary residence card with Entrepreneur/Liberal profession endorsement using the following online service:
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
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 MOE: titleContent 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 to21,203
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 €21,621.60).
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:
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
Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor MOE: titleContent 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
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).
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:
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:
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
Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor MOE: titleContent 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
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).
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:
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:
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
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).
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:
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:
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
Opinion of the Interregional Platform for Foreign Labor MOE: titleContent 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
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).
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:
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.
