Starting a business
3 toolsChoosing your status and setting up your business is the first step when you start out as a freelancer in France. These platforms let you create your SASU or EURL, or register as a micro-entrepreneur, online with help from legal experts, for a few tens or hundreds of euros, without going through a traditional law firm.
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Frequently asked questions about Starting a business
In France, the micro-entreprise is ideal to start: simple, no heavy accounting, free to set up. A SASU or EURL offers more tax flexibility and protects your personal assets once your revenue exceeds €30-40K a year.
In France, a micro-entreprise is free to set up (on autoentrepreneur.urssaf.fr). For a SASU or EURL through a platform, expect between €0 (with an accounting subscription) and €300 depending on the level of support you want, excluding court registry fees (~€70).
With a platform like Legalstart or LegalPlace, the application takes 20-30 minutes to prepare. Registration then takes 24 hours to 5 working days depending on the court registry. Some platforms offer express processing in 24 hours.
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