Constitución de empresa en Francia para no residentes
France is a member of the European Union and the euro area. The société par actions simplifiée (SAS) and the société à responsabilité limitée (SARL) are the forms most often used by international founders. Companies are registered in the Trade and Companies Register (RCS) through the official Guichet unique process.
Acompañamos a los fundadores no residentes en cada etapa: registro de la empresa, domicilio social, contabilidad y declaraciones fiscales, contratación y nóminas, y apertura de la cuenta bancaria corporativa.
De un vistazo
Jurisdicción
Entidad jurídica más común
Capital social mínimo
Ideal para
Plazo estimado de constitución
Impuesto sobre sociedades
IVA
Domicilio social
Por qué los emprendedores eligen Francia
France offers EU market access and flexible company forms.
Las principales ventajas incluyen:
- Membership of the European Union and the euro area;
- SAS governance flexibility for founders and investors;
- SARL as a classic form for SMEs;
- Registration through the Guichet unique into the RCS;
- Foreign ownership of French companies is generally permitted, subject to identification and beneficial-ownership rules.
Registro de sociedades en Francia
French companies acquire legal personality upon registration in the Trade and Companies Register (RCS).
- Founders prepare articles of association and complete Guichet unique formalities;
- The company is registered with the RCS competent for the registered office;
- Beneficial owners must be disclosed under French anti-money-laundering rules;
- A French registered office address is required;
- Regulated activities may need additional licences before trading.
Formas societarias en Francia
Sociedad por acciones simplificada (SAS)
The société par actions simplifiée is widely used by start-ups and groups. Governance can be tailored in the articles. Share capital is set by the founders in the articles (subject to other rules for regulated activities).
Sociedad de responsabilidad limitada (SARL)
The société à responsabilité limitée is a classic SME form. Liability is generally limited to contributions. Formation and RCS registration follow French commercial law.
Domicilio social
Every French company must have a siège social in France, recorded in the RCS. Official mail and legal notices are directed to that address.
We help arrange a registered office address and the supporting documents required for incorporation and bank onboarding.
Resumen fiscal
Impuesto sobre sociedades
According to PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (France, last reviewed 24 de abril de 2026), the standard corporate income tax rate is 25%. Compiled by Lexbit from PwC.
Impuesto sobre el valor añadido
The standard VAT rate is 20% (PwC).
Retención fiscal
Domestic dividend withholding tax is generally 25% before treaty or EU relief (PwC).
Impuestos sobre nómina
Employers withhold income tax and social contributions under French payroll rules. Confirm exact rates with a payroll adviser.
Contabilidad y reportes fiscales
French companies must keep accounting records and file corporate tax and VAT returns. Annual accounts are filed in line with French commercial and tax rules.
Our accounting team supports bookkeeping, tax filings and ongoing compliance.
Empleo y nómina
French companies can hire staff locally. Employers register employees with social-security bodies and run payroll with the required withholdings.
We support employment contracts, registrations and monthly payroll.
France is particularly well suited for:
Ventajas clave
- Pertenencia a la Unión Europea y a la zona euro
- formas societarias SAS y SARL
- registro en el RCS a través del Guichet unique
- La propiedad extranjera está generalmente permitida
- Tipo general del IS del 25% (PwC, revisado el 24 de abril de 2026)
Consideraciones importantes
- formalidades del Guichet unique / RCS y presentaciones de beneficiarios efectivos
- la necesidad de un domicilio social en Francia
- obligaciones contables y de presentación fiscal
- licencias sectoriales cuando la actividad está regulada
- requisitos KYC de los bancos para cuentas corporativas
El proceso de constitución
01
Consulta inicial
02
Evaluación de su modelo de negocio
03
Selección de la estructura societaria adecuada
04
Preparación de documentos de constitución
05
Registro de la sociedad
06
Emisión de documentos societarios
After registration, we can assist with tax registration, opening a corporate bank account, accounting, payroll and ongoing corporate support.
Documentos necesarios
Dependiendo de la naturaleza del proyecto, se pueden requerir los siguientes documentos:
- Documentos de identificación;
- Justificante de domicilio;
- Información sobre las actividades comerciales previstas;
- Details of founders, managers and beneficial owners;
- Documents confirming the right to use the registered office;
- Any additional documentation required for RCS filing.
Preguntas frecuentes
Yes. Non-residents can incorporate and hold shares, subject to identification, beneficial-ownership rules and immigration rules if they work in France.
Yes. A siège social in France is required for RCS registration.
SAS is often preferred for flexible governance; SARL remains common for SMEs. We advise after reviewing your ownership and financing plans.
After incorporation we prepare the KYC pack and introduce suitable banks or payment providers.
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Empiece con una consulta
Nuestro equipo evaluará las necesidades de su negocio, le asesorará sobre la estructura corporativa más adecuada, preparará la documentación necesaria y coordinará el registro, el domicilio social, la contabilidad, las nóminas y la banca.
Programe una consulta hoy y dé el primer paso para constituir su empresa en Francia.