France Legal Guides
Detailed, regularly reviewed resources on French business law: company formation, the MiCA crypto authorisation and holding-company structuring. These guides are informational — for advice tailored to your situation, we connect you with an independent lawyer.
In summary: These guides cover the key topics for doing business in France: forming an SAS or SARL with no minimum capital via the INPI one-stop shop, obtaining the CASP authorisation (MiCA) granted by the AMF now that the PSAN regime is closed, and structuring a holding company under the participation exemption (95% dividend exemption). Informational resources — for legal advice, contact a lawyer.
Starting a Company in France as a Foreigner
SAS, SARL or SASU with no minimum capital, fully online formalities via the INPI one-stop shop, taxation and the pitfalls foreign founders should avoid.
Read the guideObtaining the CASP Authorisation in France (MiCA)
The applicant's guide to the MiCA authorisation granted by the AMF: service classes, capital requirements, procedure, indicative timelines and common mistakes.
Read the guideThe French Holding Company: Participation Exemption and Tax Consolidation
95% dividend exemption, tax consolidation from 95% ownership, long-term capital gains: the tax mechanics of the French holding company.
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