Legal structures
The main French company forms compared, what each one is, who it fits, and the real trade-offs. No jargon, just what matters before you incorporate.
The flexible, fundraising-ready company form, the default choice for startups and growth projects.
Read the guideThe single-shareholder SAS, all the flexibility of an SAS for a solo founder.
Read the guideA stable, well-framed company form suited to family and small partner-run businesses.
Read the guideThe single-member SARL, limited liability and lower charges for a solo entrepreneur.
Read the guideA company that owns other companies, the backbone of a multi-business group.
Read the guideA civil company for owning and passing on real estate together.
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