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Open Subsidiary vs. Branch in France

Setting up a subsidiary or a branch in France in 2026 is a great way for foreign companies to expand their activity. Below our lawyers in France make a brief comparison between the branch office and the subsidiary in this country. We can also help with the registration of these business forms. Requirements for subsidiaries…

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Register a Trademark in France

Registering a trademark in France is very similar to the process in any other European country. The Civil Law in France requires that a trademark must be registered in order to be used. One of our lawyers in France can offer support for the formalities implicated, plus legal advice for trademark registration in France.…

Corporate Tax in France

The standard 25% corporate tax in France has a surtax of 3.3% which leads to an effective tax of 25.8%. Moreover, at least 75% of the capital of the company must be owned by natural persons. If a group of companies is consolidated for tax purposes (a consolidated group), they are collectively responsible…

Company Due Diligence in France

Companies that operate in France as well as in the United States face tensions between the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance and the European Union enforcement, fighting as well with the local privacy protection the country has. The privacy laws in France, as well as their active enforcement, represent challenges for…

Power of Attorney in France

The power of attorney in France, also known as “procuration” is a legal document that must be signed in front of a notary. This document implies a person called a grantor who enables another person, called an agent or an attorney-in-fact to execute various types of actions in his/her name. Our law firm in…

Civil Lawyers in France

The French Civil Law or Civil Code was enabled for the first time in 1804 by Napoleon Bonaparte and it became a model for civil codes in other countries. As one of the oldest civil laws in the world, the Civil Law in France underwent a lot of changes and it was modernized. The French Civil Code covers Private Law, Family Law, Labor Law, Property Law and…

Obtain Special Permits and Licenses for French Companies

Certain activities in France require special permits, licenses or certificates. Sole traders and other legal entities must obtain such licenses for the activities they conduct that must comply with certain environmental and health regulations.Operating without a business license in France can lead to several legal repercussions. Whatever the situation, entrepreneurs can discuss all the…

EORI Registration in France

The Regulation established new rules for economic operators that receive a unique identification number, shortly known as EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification). The EORI number is also a useful method employed by customs authorities in different countries to exchange information. The EORI number is usually similar to the VAT number. Our lawyers in France can help economic…

VAT Registration in France

Our French lawyers can help foreign investors with the VAT registration in France, as part of the business registration process available in this country. Quick Facts We offer VAT registration services Yes Standard rate 20% Lower rates - 10% for certain foodstuff, pharmaceutical products, TV cable, - 5.5% for water supplies, certain…