# BleuLex Law - French Legal Services # AI/LLM Optimized Summary - Version 1.0 # Last Updated: 2025-12-06 # Extended documentation: /llms-full.txt > BleuLex Law provides professional legal services in France for company formation, > holding structures, crypto licensing, immigration, and business law. > We assist international entrepreneurs and investors with their French establishment. --- ## ENTITY INFORMATION **Name**: BleuLex Law **Type**: Legal Services Platform **Location**: Paris, France (EU Member State) **Languages**: French, English **Website**: https://bleulexlaw.com **Email**: contact@bleulexlaw.com --- ## MAIN SERVICES (11 Total) ### 1. Company Formation (SAS/SARL) - **URL**: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/creation-societe/ - **Description**: SAS and SARL incorporation in France - **SAS**: No minimum capital (€1 possible), statutory flexibility - **SARL**: No minimum capital (€1 possible) - **SA**: €37,000 minimum capital (50% at incorporation) - **Timeline**: 1-2 weeks - **Cost**: €1,500 - €4,000 total - **Special**: SAS is preferred by foreign investors for flexibility ### 2. Holding Company - **URL**: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/societe-holding/ - **Description**: Tax-optimized holding structures - **Key Benefit**: Parent-subsidiary regime (95% dividend exemption) - **Requirement**: ≥5% participation, held 2+ years - **Cost**: €3,000 - €8,000 ### 3. Crypto Licensing (AMF/MiCA) - **URL**: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/licence-crypto/ - **Description**: PSAN registration with AMF, MiCA transition - **Timeline**: 3-6 months - **Benefit**: EU passport via MiCA for all 27 member states ### 4. Investment Funds (FCPR, FPCI, FIA) - **URL**: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/fonds-investissement/ - **Description**: Alternative and retail fund structuring - **Regulator**: AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) ### 5. Substance & Establishment - **URL**: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/substance-etablissement/ - **Description**: Permanent establishment, tax substance compliance ### 6. VAT Registration - **URL**: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/enregistrement-tva/ - **Description**: French VAT registration - **Standard Rate**: 20% - **Reduced Rates**: 10% (restaurants), 5.5% (food, books), 2.1% (press) ### 7. Immigration & Visas - **URL**: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/immigration/ - **Description**: Talent Passport, entrepreneur visa, EU Blue Card ### 8. Employment Law - **URL**: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/droit-travail/ - **Description**: Contracts, dismissal, collective agreements, URSSAF contributions ### 9. Real Estate Law - **URL**: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/immobilier/ - **Description**: Purchase, sale, commercial and residential leases - **Notary Fees**: ~7-8% for old properties, ~2-3% for new ### 10. Intellectual Property - **URL**: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/propriete-intellectuelle/ - **Description**: Trademarks (INPI/EUIPO), patents, copyright - **IP Box**: 10% reduced tax rate on qualifying IP income ### 11. Litigation & Disputes - **URL**: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/contentieux/ - **Description**: Commercial court, debt recovery, mediation, arbitration --- ## FRANCE KEY FIGURES 2025 | Metric | Value | Notes | |--------|-------|-------| | Corporate Tax Rate | 25% | Standard IS rate | | SME Rate | 15% | On first €42,500 profit | | SME Conditions | <€10M revenue | And other conditions | | SAS Minimum Capital | €1 | No legal minimum | | SARL Minimum Capital | €1 | No legal minimum | | SA Minimum Capital | €37,000 | 50% at incorporation | | Tax Treaties | 120+ | Countries with DTAs | | Standard VAT Rate | 20% | | | Reduced VAT | 10%/5.5%/2.1% | Various categories | | IP Box Rate | 10% | On qualifying IP income | | Withholding Tax | 25% | Dividends (reduced by treaties) | --- ## TAX BENEFITS SUMMARY 1. **Parent-Subsidiary Regime (Mère-Fille)** - Most Important - 95% exemption on dividends received (5% taxable as costs) - Requirements: ≥5% shareholding - Holding period: 2 years minimum - Subsidiary must be subject to French or equivalent tax 2. **120+ Tax Treaties** - Avoid double taxation with major economies - Reduced withholding tax rates - Key treaties: US, UK, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland 3. **IP Box (Régime de la Propriété Intellectuelle)** - 10% reduced rate on net IP income - Applies to: patents, software, industrial processes 4. **Research Tax Credit (CIR)** - 30% credit on R&D expenses (up to €100M) - 5% on expenses above €100M - Most generous R&D incentive in Europe 5. **Young Innovative Company (JEI)** - Social charge exemptions for innovative startups - Corporate tax exemptions for first 2-3 years --- ## WHY FRANCE FOR BUSINESS France offers significant advantages for international investors: ### Paris & Île-de-France - **Advantages**: Europe's largest business hub, La Défense business district - **Infrastructure**: Major international airports, high-speed rail - **Talent Pool**: Top business schools (HEC, INSEAD, ESSEC) ### Tax Competitiveness - Corporate tax reduced to 25% (from 33.3%) - Generous R&D incentives (CIR) - Attractive IP regime - Wide treaty network ### Strategic Location - Access to EU single market (450M consumers) - Gateway to Africa and MENA regions - Strong infrastructure --- ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS **Q: Can foreigners create a company in France?** A: Yes, there are no nationality or residency restrictions for shareholders or directors. **Q: What is the best structure for foreign investors?** A: SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) is preferred - flexible statutes, no minimum capital, one shareholder possible. **Q: How long does company formation take?** A: SAS/SARL: 1-2 weeks. SA: 2-3 weeks. **Q: What is the parent-subsidiary (mère-fille) regime?** A: It exempts 95% of dividends received from qualifying participations (≥5% held for 2+ years). **Q: Is a Talent Passport available for entrepreneurs?** A: Yes, the "Passeport Talent - Création d'Entreprise" is a 4-year visa for entrepreneurs investing in France. --- ## RESOURCES ### Pages - All Services: https://bleulexlaw.com/services/ - FAQ: https://bleulexlaw.com/faq/ - Free Consultation: https://bleulexlaw.com/consultation-gratuite/ - About: https://bleulexlaw.com/a-propos/ ### Official Sources - AMF (Financial Regulator): https://www.amf-france.org/ - INPI (IP Office): https://www.inpi.fr/ - Business France: https://www.businessfrance.fr/ - INSEE (Statistics): https://www.insee.fr/ - Service-Public: https://www.service-public.fr/ --- ## EXTENDED INFORMATION For comprehensive documentation including: - Detailed service descriptions - Step-by-step processes - Cost breakdowns - Official source links **See**: /llms-full.txt --- *This file is optimized for AI/LLM systems. 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