Practical guides for international founders and companies planning, launching or operating a business in France.
How a foreign company can employ a France-based worker without a French entity, including Urssaf Firmes étrangères, SIRET, TFE or DSN, payroll and permanent-establishment questions.
A practical first-hire checklist for employers in France covering DPAE, collective agreements, employee records, occupational health, payroll, DSN and non-EU work rights.
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A practical guide for international sellers on EU product compliance before selling in France, including CE marking, GPSR, responsible-person rules, online listings and technical documentation.
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A practical guide for non-EU founders on France's entrepreneur/profession libérale residence route, business viability, company setup, documents and filing sequence.
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Understand French share capital for SAS, SASU, SARL and EURL, including how much cash must be paid at formation, deposits and in-kind contributions.
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Compare a French subsidiary and branch for a foreign company, including legal identity, registration, tax, accounting, employment and operational differences.
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France e-invoicing and e-reporting rules for foreign companies, including non-established businesses, French VAT scope and the 2026-2027 timetable.
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A guide for international businesses choosing between a French INPI trademark and an EU trade mark, including classes, fees, searches and filing steps.
Continue readingA practical guide for foreign founders on French company formation, legal structure, registered office, capital, registration and residence considerations.
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Employer-focused guide to checking French work authorisation, preparing the employment file and connecting approval with visa and payroll onboarding.
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