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Opening a Branch Office in France Legal Services

Open a Branch Office in France with ease. Our expert legal team guides you through every step, so you can focus on growth—not bureaucracy.

Opening a Branch Office in France Legal Services

Seamlessly extend your business presence with personalized legal guidance on opening a branch office in France.

Why Open a Branch Office in France?

France is the gateway to Europe’s booming markets, offering unmatched opportunities for businesses to thrive. Whether you’re expanding into luxury goods, tech, or manufacturing, setting up a branch office in France opens the door to a diverse and dynamic economy.

With a strategic location, skilled workforce, and cutting-edge industries, France is the ideal choice to elevate your global footprint.

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Requirements for Opening a Branch Office in France

Your branch can only operate within the scope of your parent company’s business activities. This ensures that the branch acts as a direct extension of the company, maintaining consistency in business operations across borders.

Even though it’s part of the parent company, your branch must have a separate French address and workforce. This helps to establish a local presence while leveraging the operational capabilities of the parent entity.

A branch office does not possess legal personality separate from its parent company. Therefore, any legal obligations or liabilities incurred by the branch are directly assumed by the parent company under the legal frameworks applicable in their respective jurisdictions.

Your branch must be managed by an appointed representative of the parent company. This manager is empowered to conduct dealings with third parties and oversee daily operations, ensuring that the branch adheres to both local and international standards set by the parent company.

How Can a Lawyer Help With Opening a Branch Office in France?

Expanding your business into a new country is exciting but complex. Navigating legal frameworks and ensuring compliance can be overwhelming.

Partnering with Lexidy France eliminates guesswork, letting you focus on scaling operations and driving growth. Here’s how:

Choosing the Right Setup

Receive expert advice on structuring your branch to ensure it aligns with your business goals and operational needs.

Document Preparation and Compliance

Skip the delays and errors. Lexidy France handles all documentation, ensuring everything is complete and submitted on time.

Navigating Registration Processes

Lexidy France guides you through the registration process, making sure your branch meets every legal requirement in France.

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance

Stay compliant with French law. Lexidy France monitors your operations to help you avoid costly mistakes.

Ongoing Legal Assistance

From tax issues to employment law, Lexidy France offers ongoing legal support to help your branch grow and stay compliant.

Ready to open your branch office in France with ease? Let Lexidy France handle the legal details, so you can focus on growing your business.

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How it Works

1

Assess Your Eligibility

Start by determining your eligibility with a focused consultation. Your dedicated Legal Advisor will understand your situation and explore possible legal paths.

2

Service Presentation and Proposal

Receive a detailed presentation of our services tailored to your needs, complete with a fixed-price proposal to ensure no surprises.

3

Begin Your Journey

Your dedicated lawyer will guide you through every step, handling all legalities as you confidently move forward.

How it Works

1

Assess Your Eligibility

Start by determining your eligibility with a focused consultation. Your dedicated Legal Advisor will understand your situation and explore possible legal paths.

2

Service Presentation and Proposal

Receive a detailed presentation of our services tailored to your needs, complete with a fixed-price proposal to ensure no surprises.

3

Begin Your Journey

Your dedicated lawyer will guide you through every step, handling all legalities as you confidently move forward.

How it Works

1

Assess Your Eligibility

Start by determining your eligibility with a focused consultation. Your dedicated Legal Advisor will understand your situation and explore possible legal paths.

2

Service Presentation and Proposal

Receive a detailed presentation of our services tailored to your needs, complete with a fixed-price proposal to ensure no surprises.

3

Begin Your Journey

Your dedicated lawyer will guide you through every step, handling all legalities as you confidently move forward.

How it Works

1

Assess Your Eligibility

Start by determining your eligibility with a focused consultation. Your dedicated Legal Advisor will understand your situation and explore possible legal paths.

2

Service Presentation and Proposal

Receive a detailed presentation of our services tailored to your needs, complete with a fixed-price proposal to ensure no surprises.

3

Begin Your Journey

Your dedicated lawyer will guide you through every step, handling all legalities as you confidently move forward.

Open Your Branch Office in France Today

Start your French branch with confidence, backed by expert legal guidance tailored to your needs.

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Simplify the complexities of your opening a branch office in France. With offices in key locations across Europe and beyond, access clear, straightforward legal support where you need it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility for EU and EEA Nationals:

  • EU, Swiss, and EEA nationals, along with graduates from French higher education institutions, can register a branch in France without residing in French territory.

 

Residence Permits for Non-EU Nationals:

  • Non-EU nationals aiming to reside in France can explore options like the Entrepreneur residence permit or the Talent Entrepreneur residence permit to start a business.

The process to establish a branch office typically ranges from 1 to 2 months, depending on various procedural steps.

Unlike subsidiaries, branch offices do not require a minimum share capital or economic allocation at their establishment.

Attorney fees for setting up a branch office usually start around 1,200. Additional registration fees vary between 180 and 300.

Legal Personality and Capital:

  • Branch Office: Operates as an extension of the parent company without its own legal personality.
  • Subsidiary: A separate legal entity with its own legal personality, requiring share capital set by the company statutes.

 

Establishment Formalities:

  • Common: Both must register at the RCS (Trade and Companies Register).
  • Differences: Subsidiaries need a legal announcement in a certified bulletin; branches do not require a publication announcement during formation.

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