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English-Speaking Corporate Lawyers in France
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Our French and English-speaking partners in France can help you with the process of creating a company, being self-employed and more corporate-related matters. Don’t go to the process alone, and contact our experienced corporate lawyers now!
France is the world's sixth-largest economy and the second-largest in Europe, offering businesses access to a large and diverse market of over 67 million consumers.
France has a stable regulatory and legal framework, with a transparent and predictable business environment that gives businesses the confidence to invest and grow.
France has a highly skilled and productive workforce, with a focus on innovation and technology. Its universities and research institutions are world-class, and the country is home to many multinational corporations and startups.
France has a well-developed infrastructure, with modern transport networks, advanced telecommunications systems, and high-speed internet access.
France's location at the heart of Europe, with easy access to major markets such as Germany, the UK, and Italy, makes it an attractive location for businesses looking to expand their reach and tap into new markets.
France offers a range of generous government incentives, including tax credits, subsidies, and grants, to support businesses that invest in research and development, innovation, and job creation.
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Our world is becoming more and more complex but technology is helping it to feel smaller. As Corporate lawyers, we are here. Whether it’s to advise, assist or guide, we are here to help.
With a deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape in France, our team of experienced corporate lawyers can help you navigate the complexities of starting, growing, or expanding your business in this country.
By hiring a corporate lawyer in France, you can gain a competitive advantage in this market and protect your business interests, while avoiding costly legal pitfalls and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Our team is committed to delivering results that exceed your expectations and helping your business thrive in this exciting and rewarding market.
Corporate services in France
Company Formation
Our English Speaking Parteners in France will guide you through the company formation process and advise you about the most suitable legal structure for your business, taking into account details such as the size of the company, the number of shareholders, the purpose of the business, and other issues that will have an impact on taxes.
BRANCH OFFICE SETUP
French lawyers will help you launch a Branch Office of your business without you travelling to France. A branch office does not have its own legal identity, does not require a minimum share capital, and acts as an agent within the limit of the powers granted by the parent company. Setup a branch office efficiently with Lexidy.
SUBSIDIARY OFFICE
French office will act on your behalf to set up a subsidiary office of your company in France. Our services also include advice about the most suitable legal structure for your business, taking into account details such as the size of the company, the number of shareholders, the purpose of the business, and tax implications.
PURCHASE A COMPANY
Our multilingual experienced partners will guide you through the whole process, advising you on each step to perform the due diligence proceedings until everything is completed for your peace-of-mind. Our services include the following:
- Advice on the definition of strategies in investment and disinvestment processes
- Support and advice on business and asset purchase and sale processes
- Legal and tax advice in respect of group restructuring
- Conducting due diligence
- Execution of association and cooperation agreements and structures (Joint Ventures)
- Coordination of international M&A processes, including due diligence
SELF-EMPLOYED REGISTRATION
There are no requirements to show any business plans, or capital or prove any professional qualifications. Save time and money by registering as Self-Employed with our team of English-speaking Partners of Lexidy in France.
REGISTER TRADEMARK
A trademark is a sign that distinguishes one brand from another. Trademarks can be words, logos, devices or other distinctive features – or a combination of these. The trademark registration process takes from 5 to 10 months to complete if no oppositions are filed against your application.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The general corporate advice involves providing counsel on the following matters:
- Drafting the Company by-laws
- Advise on the most efficient and compliant corporate governance structure
- Assistance at the shareholders and board meetings
- Drafting of minutes and certificates
- Advice on the optimisation of distribution of dividends and interest payments abroad
- Provision of Legal Advice on directors duties and liability, share dealings and corporate compliance, as well as company secretarial services.
OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT
Empower our English Speaking Partners in France to represent you in the opening of a bank account in your name, at a chosen French first line bank. The Power of Attorney can be signed in France but also at a notary’s office in your country. It contains advanced provisions to protect you. You choose when it takes effect and which powers/authorities to grant.
COMPANY WIND-UP
Voluntarily striking off or closing a company in France, for whatever reason, can be daunting if you are unaware of the potential steps or pitfalls involved. That is why it was strongly encouraged for clients to get early legal advice to avoid a later headache. French Lawyers will guide you through the process to have your company liquidated cleanly without leaving a trail of civil and/or possibly criminal liabilities behind you.
Eléonore Tavares de Pinho
Lawyer | Avocate à la Cour
We are a group of French Partners with an international background and the ability to speak several languages. We have extensive experience in assisting foreign entities setting up their business in France, either through starting a new company or acquiring or merging with an existing business in France. Once the company is up and running, we also provide a variety of corporate governance services to ensure the Company, its Directors, and its Shareholders are compliant at all times with the Spanish Regulations.
French services are provided in the context of a collaboration between Lexidy and Ms Eleonore TAVARES, a lawyer registered in France.
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