FranceKey facts
- Region
- Europe / EU
- Corporate tax
- 25%
- VAT
- 20%
- Currency
- EUR
- Time zone
- CET
- Language
- French
- Avg. engagement cost (year 1)
- €13,662
Key advantages
- 25% corporate tax.
- Generous CIR research credit (up to 30%).
- Access to 67m consumers.
Entity types
| Type | Full name | Tax | VAT | Min. capital | Setup time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARL | Limited liability company | 25% | 20% | €1 | 3–5 weeks | SMEs |
| SAS | Simplified joint-stock company | 25% | 20% | €1 | 3–5 weeks | Startups, JVs |
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