Chartered accountant in Lyon for biotech, consulting and real estate | Hayot Expertise
Digital support for SMEs, innovative startups, liberal professions and owners across Greater Lyon.
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English-speaking accountant in ParisWhy choose Hayot Expertise for Lyon?
Need a chartered accountant in Lyon who can support a biotech company raising funds, a growing consulting firm or a founder structuring personal assets? Hayot Expertise handles accounting, tax, payroll and reporting with a digital workflow and responsive follow-up. We cover day-to-day operations as well as more technical topics such as R&D tax credit, JEI status, VAT, cash flow, SCI, LMNP and group structuring.
- 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
Biotech, deeptech and innovation
We help health, medtech and R&D businesses secure the R&D tax credit, JEI status, cash planning, investor reporting and the key accounting steps around fundraising.
Consulting, software and owner real estate
We support agencies, consulting firms, software companies and investors who need reliable bookkeeping, clean payroll and practical guidance on SCI, LMNP, holding companies and owner remuneration.
Our services in Lyon
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 Lyon
Lyon brings together business districts, health and innovation ecosystems, B2B services and a large owner-managed company base. Part-Dieu hosts headquarters, finance teams and consulting firms. Gerland remains a key area for life sciences and innovative businesses. The wider metropolitan area also attracts founders, liberal professions, property investors and group subsidiaries that need an accounting firm able to move from monthly operations to tax, payroll and management decisions.
Areas served
How to work with us
Free audit
We analyse your situation in 30 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 business in Lyon
Everything you need to know about doing business in Lyon
Choose the right legal structure from day one
Depending on your project, SASU, SAS and SARL do not create the same framework for governance, social protection, incoming investors or cash extraction. We also review holding-company questions when group structuring is likely to happen early.
Secure R&D tax credit, JEI and investor reporting
Innovative businesses need clean analytical accounting, documented R&D files and reporting that investors can actually use. We frame the R&D tax credit, JEI status, closings and dashboards so the file is ready before pressure builds.
Keep payroll, cash flow and monthly closings under control
As the team grows, the real challenge is avoiding payroll delays, DSN errors and margin blind spots. We set up a practical monthly process for expenses, invoicing, cash tracking and payroll variables.
Coordinate SCI, LMNP and founder remuneration
For founders and investors, we connect company accounting with personal structuring issues: direct ownership versus company ownership, LMNP, corporate SCI, dividends, salary mix and overall tax steering.
Frequently asked questions — Chartered accountant in Lyon
Answers to questions entrepreneurs in Lyon ask most
Which legal form works best for a biotech or software startup in Lyon?
SAS or SASU often fit businesses that expect fundraising, a shareholders' agreement or flexible governance. We also compare that setup with SARL when the priority is a more stable social and tax framework.
Can you help with the French R&D tax credit and JEI status?
Yes. We help document eligible R&D spend, organize supporting files, track time allocation and integrate both the R&D tax credit and JEI status into accounting and financial planning.
How much does a chartered accountant cost in Lyon?
Fees mostly depend on transaction volume, headcount, advisory needs and the level of reporting you expect. We define the scope clearly so the engagement matches your stage and avoids hidden extras.
Do you handle payroll and DSN for a growing team?
Yes. We manage payslips, DSN filings, onboarding items, payroll variables and the usual founder-remuneration questions so the process stays reliable month after month.
Can you support SCI, LMNP or a holding company?
Yes. We advise on bookkeeping, tax treatment and structuring choices across direct ownership, corporate SCI, LMNP under the real regime and holding-company organization, with a global view of the founder's situation.
What documents should we send every month?
In practice, the essentials are customer and supplier invoices, bank statements, expense claims, new contracts and payroll variables. With Pennylane, Dext and Qonto, we keep collection simple and avoid unnecessary chasing.
Can we work remotely with your firm from Lyon?
Yes. The engagement is designed for video calls, e-signature, shared documents and regular management reviews. That keeps follow-up smooth whether your team is in Gerland, Part-Dieu or elsewhere in the metro area.
Do you support international founders and English-speaking teams?
Yes. We provide bilingual French-English support for entrepreneurs, investors and managers who need to understand French tax rules, company setup and accounting operations without friction.
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Let's meet
Whether by video (100% remote) or at the office, we are available to audit your accounting.