Doing business in France: Construction Permission
Obtain an urbanism certificat Agency: City Hall (Mairie) There are two types of an urbanism certificate: A planning certificate is valid for 18 months and can be renewed 2 months…
Doing business in France: Property Registration
Obtain mandatory environmental reports Agency: Certified assessors The seller obtains the mandatory environmental reports (3 in total) mentioning the presence or absence of termites and asbestos. Without these reports the…
Doing business in France: Immigration Application
Visa Types Short-Term Visas (less than three months) (also known as “visa de court sejour”) To visit France for a period of time of up to 90 days, Schengen visa…
Doing business in France: Employment Regulations
Employment Regulations French employment law may appear complex and confusing. However, in some ways there are many similarities to other countries. As the following only aim to act as a…
Doing business in France: Taxation and Payroll
Tax Figures Corporate Income Tax A company that is incorporated in France is deemed to be tax resident. A foreign company could be French resident if it is controlled and…
Doing business in France: Business Formation
Check name for uniqueness with the Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle (INPI) Agency: Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle (INPI) Although it is not legally mandatory to check the…
