notice:This simulation helps you understand your French payslip, but it should not be used as one. For further details, check <1>service-public.fr (French)</1>.
disclaimer:It takes into account national law but not union negotiated rules. Lots of financial aids for your enterprise exist, explore them on <1>aides-entreprises.fr (French)</1>.
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custom-simulation:This is currently a <1>rough estimate</1> based on a generic contract. French legislation provides for a multitude of special cases and specific rules which considerably modify the costs of recruitment.
piedDePage:This website is provided by the <1>URSSAF</1>, the French social security contributions collector, and the government’s public startup incubator, <4>beta.gouv.fr</4>.
intro:"The French business law defines more than 20 possible legal statuses to declare a company with various acronyms and processes : SAS, SARL, SA, EIRL... This guide will help you find quickly the right status for your needs."
EI:Also called company in own name or company in a personal name. No capital contribution is necessary. Private wealth and corporate wealth are one.
EIRL:Allows you to protect your personal assets by assigning a specific heritage to your professional activity.
EURL:Companies with EURL status only have one partner. Liability is limited to the amount of the unique partner's contribution to the capital.
SARL:Composed of at least 2 partners whose financial responsibility is limited to the amount of their contribution to the company's capital. The minimum capital is freely fixed in the articles of association.
SAS:Société ayant au moins 2 associés. La responsabilité financière des associés est limitée au montant de leur apport au capital de la société. Le capital minimum est fixé librement dans les statuts.
SASU:Composed of only one associate. The financial responsibility is limited to the amount of his contribution to the company's capital. The minimum capital is freely fixed in the statutes.
SA:Composed of at least 2 shareholders. This is the only status that allows you to be listed on the stock exchange (from 7 shareholders). The minimum share capital is €37.000.
SNC:The liability of the partners for the debts of the company is unified (one partner only can be sued for the entire debt) and indefinite (responsible on the entirety of their personnal wealth).
micro:The micro-enterprise is a sole proprietorship company, subject to a flat-rate scheme for the calculation of taxes and the payment of social security contributions.
intro:An entrepreneur can choose between several options for the legal setup of his company
1:"<0>Sole proprietorship</0>: An economic activity conducted by a single natural person, in his own name. It's less paperwork, but bigger trouble in case of bankruptcy, as your personal wealth can be put to contribution."
2:Unlimited liability
2bis:Unlimited joint and several liability
2Description:The financial liability of the shareholders is not limited to their contribution. In case of bankruptcy, their personal wealth can be put to contribution
3:"<0>Limited liability</0>: A corporate structure whereby the
company members cannot be held personally liable for the company's debts or liabilities. However, it's heavier to set up,
intro:Once your <2>{{companyStatusChoice}}</2> has been successfully registered, you'll have access to the following
siret:
titre:The Siret number
description:The Siren number <1>identifies your company</1> while the Siret number identifies each place of business operated by the same company. The Siret is composed by the Siren followed by the establishment number.
ape:
titre:The APE code
description:The APE code corresponds to the <1>business sector</1> of your company. The APE classifies your company’s main operations in relation to the French business nomenclature system (« NAF » code). It also determines the applicable collective agreement, and hints at the industrial accident rate of contribution that the company will have to pay for each hire.
kbis:
titre:The Kbis
description:
1:It is the only official document attesting to <1>the legal existence of a commercial enterprise</1>. In most cases, to be opposable and authentic for administrative procedures, the extract must be less than 3 months old.
2:This document is generally requested when applying for a public tender, opening a professional bank account, purchasing professional equipment from distributors, etc.
