Buy A Shelf Company in France
France Ready Made Company includes
No France Shelf companies available. We can help you set up a new company in France .
France Company Registration Process
Procedure to acquire a ready made company
Your chosen directors and shareholders of the new company sign official documents that allow us to make them the directors of your ready made company. We transfer the company into your power and it is ready to trade immediately.
Changing the company name of the Ready Made Company
We can also file a company name change the same day.
Appointing the new Directors
To appoint the directors of your new company you will need to sign official forms that state this. This can also be done through giving us a power of attorney to do this on your behalf.
We will be removed as directors of the company and it will be transferred over to you. You then receive the Certificate of Incorporation , Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company and the Company secretarial Forms.
Established Ready Made Shelf Companies, sometimes called old shelf or established companies, are dormant / inactive companies that were incorporated in the previous years but have never been active.
FAQs
What are the advantages of a French ready-made company?
- Fast ownership transfer, usually within 1–3 business days
- A clean corporate history with no debts or liabilities
- Enables faster access to banking, VAT, and contracts
- Boosts corporate credibility with an existing registration date
- Fully compliant with French company law
What are the most common types of company formation in France?
- SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée): A private limited company ideal for small to medium-sized businesses.
- SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée): A flexible joint-stock company often used by startups, holding companies, or businesses seeking investors.
- SASU (SAS with a single shareholder)
- EURL (Single-Member SARL)
- SA (Société Anonyme): Public company used for large-scale businesses
- Auto-Entrepreneur (for individuals)
How much share capital is required to form a Private Limited Company in France?
The minimum share capital for both SARL and SAS companies in France is just €1, making it very accessible.
However, many businesses choose to set a higher capital amount (e.g., €1,000–€5,000) to strengthen their credibility with banks and partners.
What are the key features of a French SARL or SAS company?
- Limited liability for shareholders
- Requires at least one director and one shareholder (can be the same person)
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed
- Registered with the Registre du Commerce et des Sociétés (RCS)
- Eligible for French VAT registration
- Annual financial statements and tax filings are mandatory
- Can be used for trading, holding, consulting, or service-based businesses
What other types of company formation are available in France?
- SASU (Single-shareholder SAS) – ideal for solo entrepreneurs who want limited liability
- EURL (Single-shareholder SARL) – similar to SASU but with more rigid formalities
- SA (Société Anonyme) – suitable for large companies with public offerings
- SNC (Société en Nom Collectif) – general partnerships where partners have unlimited liability
- SNC (Société en Nom Collectif) – general partnerships where partners have unlimited liability
- Auto-Entrepreneur – a simplified micro-business regime for individuals
Seamless Entry into the France Business Market
Get a pre-registered France shelf company today, fast, compliant, and ready to trade.