Chartered accountant in Boulogne-Billancourt for media, agencies and startups | Hayot Expertise
Digital accounting firm for audiovisual production, digital agencies, startups, liberal professions and service SMEs in western Paris.
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English-speaking accountant in ParisWhy choose Hayot Expertise for Boulogne-Billancourt?
In Boulogne-Billancourt, the largest municipality in Hauts-de-Seine and a major French media hub, Hayot Expertise supports founders and directors running audiovisual production companies, digital agencies, startups, professional practices and service SMEs. From the Point-du-Jour district to Île Seguin and La Seine Musicale, the local economy runs on projects: milestone invoicing, advance payments, author's rights, and teams mixing permanent staff, freelancers and entertainment-industry workers. We structure bookkeeping, VAT, payroll and reporting with Pennylane, Dext and Qonto, with replies within 24 to 48 hours. Our office at 58 rue de Monceau (Paris 8) is easy to reach via metro lines 9 and 10, and everything can also be handled remotely.
- Dedicated team, response guaranteed within 24 working hours
- Digital interface, paperless, 24/7 access
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
- Firm registered with the Order of Chartered Accountants
Our expertise tailored to your business
Audiovisual production, media and creative industries
Project-based accounting, advance payments and long billing cycles, author's rights, production payroll including entertainment-industry workers, the French audiovisual tax credit prepared under its accreditation conditions, and margin tracking production by production.
Digital agencies, startups and liberal professions
Entity choice, JEI status and CIR/CII schemes for innovative activities, fundraising preparation and investor reporting, BNC accounting and the 2035 return for professionals, salary-versus-dividend decisions and cash forecasting.
Our services in Boulogne-Billancourt
A comprehensive offering designed for entrepreneurs, executives and investors.
Accounting & financial statements
Bookkeeping, tax returns, monthly dashboards.
Tax optimisation
Corporate tax, income tax, VAT, R&D credits.
Payroll & HR
Payslips, employment contracts, HR management.
Business structuring
Entity choice, incorporation, fundraising, shareholder agreements.
Wealth & real estate
Real estate companies, wealth planning, inheritance.
International & expats
Expats, transfer pricing, foreign accounts, double taxation.
The economic ecosystem of Boulogne-Billancourt
Boulogne-Billancourt is the largest municipality in Hauts-de-Seine and one of France's leading hubs for media and audiovisual production. The Point-du-Jour district concentrates broadcasters, studios and production companies, while Île Seguin, home to La Seine Musicale, embodies the creative conversion of the former industrial grounds. Around them, the Trapèze district and Pont de Sèvres host corporate headquarters and service SMEs, and the town centre around Marcel Sembat carries a dense fabric of digital agencies, startups and professional practices. Accounting needs here are practical: project-based invoicing, author's rights, payroll mixing permanent staff and entertainment-industry workers, VAT, and innovation funding. The city is served by metro lines 9 and 10 and belongs to the Grand Paris Seine Ouest intermunicipality.
Areas served
How to work with us
Free audit
We analyse your situation in 10 minutes, with no commitment.
Tailored proposal
Clear and transparent quote, tailored to your activity and budget.
Ongoing support
Your dedicated accountant responds within 24h, available year-round.
Practical guide: structuring a media, digital or innovative business in Boulogne-Billancourt
Everything you need to know about doing business in Boulogne-Billancourt
Choose the right structure from day one: SASU, SAS, SARL or a professional practice each fit different cases depending on the number of shareholders, financing needs, the founder's social-security regime and the nature of the revenue (services, author's rights, co-production contributions). We frame the incorporation, bank setup, invoicing and document flow from the start.
Choose the right structure from day one: SASU, SAS, SARL or a professional practice each fit different cases depending on the number of shareholders, financing needs, the founder's social-security regime and the nature of the revenue (services, author's rights, co-production contributions). We frame the incorporation, bank setup, invoicing and document flow from the start.
Frame production payroll and entertainment-industry workers: shoots and projects rely on short contracts, specific social filings and bodies dedicated to the entertainment sector. We organise the payroll workflow, the filing obligations and the boundary between permanent staff, freelancers and entertainment-industry workers so every production stays compliant.
Frame production payroll and entertainment-industry workers: shoots and projects rely on short contracts, specific social filings and bodies dedicated to the entertainment sector. We organise the payroll workflow, the filing obligations and the boundary between permanent staff, freelancers and entertainment-industry workers so every production stays compliant.
Prepare the French audiovisual tax credit properly: this scheme is subject to accreditation and precise conditions on the work and eligible expenses, and must be prepared before the project starts, not afterwards. We check eligibility, set up analytical accounting per production and secure the supporting file end to end.
Prepare the French audiovisual tax credit properly: this scheme is subject to accreditation and precise conditions on the work and eligible expenses, and must be prepared before the project starts, not afterwards. We check eligibility, set up analytical accounting per production and secure the supporting file end to end.
Secure JEI, CIR and CII for studios and startups: the city's innovative businesses may qualify for these schemes under strict research or innovation expenditure conditions. We qualify eligible work, document the calculation bases and prepare the file to withstand a potential audit.
Secure JEI, CIR and CII for studios and startups: the city's innovative businesses may qualify for these schemes under strict research or innovation expenditure conditions. We qualify eligible work, document the calculation bases and prepare the file to withstand a potential audit.
Organise VAT, author's rights and project invoicing: advance payments, interim invoices, co-productions and author's rights require rigorous VAT breakdowns and per-project margin tracking. We put the right invoicing habits in place with a dashboard per production or per client, readable in real time.
Organise VAT, author's rights and project invoicing: advance payments, interim invoices, co-productions and author's rights require rigorous VAT breakdowns and per-project margin tracking. We put the right invoicing habits in place with a dashboard per production or per client, readable in real time.
Check local support schemes: the Île-de-France Region and the Grand Paris Seine Ouest intermunicipality offer business support programmes, to be verified case by case according to the activity, address and project stage before being built into any forecast or financing plan.
Check local support schemes: the Île-de-France Region and the Grand Paris Seine Ouest intermunicipality offer business support programmes, to be verified case by case according to the activity, address and project stage before being built into any forecast or financing plan.
Frequently asked questions — Chartered accountant in Boulogne-Billancourt
Answers to questions entrepreneurs in Boulogne-Billancourt ask most
Do you cover the whole western Paris area (Issy-les-Moulineaux, Sèvres, Saint-Cloud, Meudon)?
Yes. Boulogne-Billancourt is our anchor point in western Paris: we support business owners in Issy-les-Moulineaux, Sèvres, Saint-Cloud, Meudon and across the Grand Paris Seine Ouest territory. The way we work is identical everywhere: digital document collection, up-to-date books, on-site or video meetings as you prefer, and replies within 24 to 48 hours.
How much does an accountant cost for a production company or an agency in Boulogne-Billancourt?
Fees mostly depend on document volume, payroll complexity (especially with entertainment-industry workers), the tax schemes to prepare (audiovisual tax credit, CIR, CII) and the level of reporting expected. A young structure can start on a light package; a production company running several projects at once will need a broader scope. We quote after a first conversation, with no commitment.
Do you handle payroll for entertainment-industry workers and production teams?
Yes. Production payroll relies on short contracts, specific social filings and bodies dedicated to the entertainment sector. We frame the payroll workflow, joiners and leavers, the filing obligations and the distinction between permanent employees, entertainment-industry workers and freelance contractors, so each project stays compliant and readable in cash terms.
Can my project qualify for the French audiovisual tax credit?
The audiovisual tax credit is subject to precise conditions: accreditation, the nature of the work, where the expenses are incurred and which cost items are eligible. It must be prepared before the project starts, not retroactively. We check your production's eligibility, set up the matching analytical accounting and secure the supporting file before any claim.
Do you support startups in Boulogne-Billancourt (JEI, CIR, fundraising)?
Yes. We support startups on entity structuring, JEI status and the research and innovation tax credits under their conditions, fundraising preparation (forecast, business plan, investor reporting) and cash management. The goal is clean books from day one that can withstand due diligence.
How are author's rights and project-based invoicing handled?
Author's rights, advance payments and interim invoices follow their own VAT and revenue-recognition rules, and production cycles stretch out collection. We set up rigorous VAT breakdowns, per-project invoicing follow-up and a margin dashboard, so cash flow holds no surprises mid-production.
Which legal structure should I choose for a digital agency or a production company?
The answer depends on the number of shareholders, financing needs, the social-security regime targeted for the founder and the nature of the revenue. SAS or SASU offer flexibility to welcome investors or co-producers; SARL or EURL suit other profiles. We compare the options before incorporation, with a figures-based projection.
Do you work with liberal professions in Boulogne-Billancourt?
Yes. Doctors, lawyers, architects, consultants: we support professionals under the BNC regime with the 2035 return, the choice between individual practice and a professional company, social contribution management and remuneration decisions. Document collection and meetings are digital, with a single point of contact.
Can everything be handled remotely if my offices are in Boulogne-Billancourt?
Yes. We organise document collection, signatures, meetings and dashboard follow-up digitally with Pennylane, Dext and Qonto. Our office at 58 rue de Monceau (Paris 8) also remains easy to reach via metro lines 9 and 10 whenever an in-person meeting is useful.
Can you take over the books from another firm?
Yes. Taking over a file follows a professional courtesy framework: we contact the outgoing firm, retrieve the accounting and tax records, check the opening balances and bring the books up to date if needed. The transition happens without disruption to your VAT, payroll and year-end deadlines.
Let's meet
Whether by video (100% remote) or at the office, we are available to audit your accounting.