Guide to Starting a Business in France
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to starting a business in France.
In the guide we consider the different business structures, setting up a company and the formalities of business registration.
The guide also includes information on French business taxation, banking and social security contributions.
Most expatriates choose to establish their business as a micro-entreprise, which we consider briefly in this guide, but we also have a separate, comprehensive guide at Guide to Micro-Entrepreneur Business in France.

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