# How to register a company in France (SASU or EURL): step by step

To register a SASU or EURL in France, set the capital, purpose and registered office, write and sign the articles, deposit the capital, publish a legal notice, then file everything on the Guichet Unique run by INPI. The registry issues your Kbis with your SIREN number, usually within a few days to two weeks. Official fees come to about €225; total cost is roughly €225 to €465 if you use an online platform for the articles.

## Steps
1. Set the basics: Decide the share capital (from €1), the business purpose and the registered office. Changing any of them later needs a new filing, so take the time now.
2. Write and sign the articles: Draft the articles of association (statuts) yourself, with an online platform, or with a lawyer. A one-person SASU or EURL needs them signed by the sole shareholder.
3. Deposit the capital: Pay at least half of the cash capital into a bank, a notary or the Caisse des Dépôts. The bank issues a deposit certificate, usually within one to three days.
4. Publish a legal notice: Publish the company's creation in an authorised legal-notice newspaper for your department. The fixed price is €170.40 including VAT in mainland France.
5. File on the Guichet Unique: Submit the signed articles, the capital and notice certificates, the president's ID, proof of the registered office and the beneficial-owner declaration on the INPI Guichet Unique.
6. Receive your Kbis: The registry checks the file and issues the Kbis extract with your SIREN number, usually within a few days and sometimes up to two weeks.

## FAQ
Q: How much does it cost to register a SASU?
A: The official fees are about €225 including VAT - the legal notice, the registration with the trade and companies register and the beneficial-owner declaration. Using an online platform for the articles brings the total to roughly €225 to €465; a lawyer usually costs €1,200 or more.

Q: SASU or EURL - which should I choose?
A: Both are one-person companies that protect your personal assets. In a SASU the president is treated like an employee for social security, which costs more but gives fuller cover; in an EURL the manager is self-employed, which costs less. Dividends and pay are taxed differently too, so ask an accountant to model your numbers.

Q: Should I start as a micro-entreprise instead?
A: For many solo founders, yes. A micro-entreprise registers for free on the same Guichet Unique and is open while turnover stays at or below €83,600 for services or €203,100 for goods (2026 to 2028). Switch to a SASU or EURL when you need liability protection, partners or more room to grow.

Q: Can I register a French company from abroad?
A: Yes. The whole process is online, but the company needs a registered office address in France, and you will need a French business bank account or one that accepts French company deposits.

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