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Local Expertise: Nice

Chartered accountant in Nice for hospitality, real estate and international founders | Hayot Expertise

Digital support for hotels, restaurants, concierge businesses, service companies and investors on the French Riviera.

OEC certified
Response within 24h
100% digital

Looking for our main English-speaking practice in Paris? See our dedicated hub for international businesses, foreign-headquartered groups and French subsidiaries.

English-speaking accountant in Paris

Why choose Hayot Expertise for Nice?

Need a chartered accountant in Nice who can handle seasonality, VAT, payroll, commissions and owner structuring? Hayot Expertise supports hotels, restaurants, concierge businesses, service companies, property investors and founders who need responsive and bilingual follow-up. We cover accounting, tax, payroll, cash flow, SCI, LMNP and founder-remuneration decisions.

  • 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

Hospitality, restaurants and concierge services

We help seasonal businesses keep payroll, VAT, commissions, deposits and cash flow under control without losing visibility during peak activity.

Real estate, SCI, LMNP and founders

We support owners, investors and business leaders on bookkeeping, SCI or LMNP structuring, family holding companies and the practical organization of founder remuneration.

Our services in Nice

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 Nice

Nice combines tourism, premium services, real estate and an international customer base. Between the city center, the port, the airport area, Arenas and the Var plain, founders often have to manage seasonality, changing teams, cross-border clients and asset-structuring questions at the same time. Good accounting support therefore needs to cover daily operations, payroll, VAT, cash flow and personal structuring without making the process heavy.

Service and tourism metro area
Positioning
Hospitality, real estate, service firms
Typical clients
100% digital firm
Workflow
VAT, payroll, SCI, LMNP, cash flow
Recurring topics

Areas served

Promenade des AnglaisPort LympiaArenasCimiezVar plain

How to work with us

01

Free audit

We analyse your situation in 30 minutes, with no commitment.

02

Tailored proposal

Clear and transparent quote, tailored to your activity and budget.

03

Ongoing support

Your dedicated accountant responds within 24h, available year-round.

Practical guide — Structuring a business in Nice

Everything you need to know about doing business in Nice

Choose a structure that fits hospitality or service activity

Depending on the business, SAS, SASU and SARL do not create the same framework for founder status, asset protection, incoming partners or profit distribution. We also review holding-company questions when they become relevant early.

Manage seasonality, payroll and cash flow

Tourism, restaurants, events and concierge businesses have to anticipate payroll peaks, VAT, cash swings and short-term staffing changes. We set up a practical monthly process so management keeps visibility before, during and after the busy season.

Coordinate SCI, LMNP and founder assets

For founders and investors, we connect company accounting with personal structuring choices: direct ownership versus company ownership, LMNP, corporate SCI, family holdings, salary and dividends.

Work smoothly with international clients and partners

The French Riviera often requires bilingual support, clearer reporting and more explanation around French tax and legal rules. We organize the process so investors, managers and partners can understand decisions quickly.

Frequently asked questions — Chartered accountant in Nice

Answers to questions entrepreneurs in Nice ask most

Which legal status works best for a restaurant, concierge business or service company in Nice?

SAS and SARL are common options, but the right choice mainly depends on the number of partners, the social-status target for the founder, asset protection and how you want to organize profit extraction. We frame that decision early.

Can you handle seasonal payroll and DSN filings?

Yes. We manage payslips, DSN filings, onboarding and offboarding, payroll variables and the recurring founder-remuneration questions, with a process adapted to peak-season activity.

How can we optimize a real estate investment with SCI or LMNP?

We compare direct ownership, corporate SCI and LMNP under the real regime based on your objective: yield, transmission, cash flow or tax planning. The goal is to connect the property strategy to your overall situation rather than apply a standard setup.

How much does a chartered accountant cost in Nice?

Fees mainly depend on accounting volume, headcount, seasonality, advisory needs and the reporting level you expect. We define the scope clearly so the engagement fits the activity and avoids hidden extras.

What documents should we send each month?

The essentials are customer and supplier invoices, bank statements, expense claims, new contracts, cash movements when relevant and payroll variables. With Pennylane, Dext and Qonto, collection stays manageable even during busy periods.

Can we work remotely with your firm from Nice?

Yes. The engagement is designed for video calls, e-signature, shared documents and regular management reviews. That gives you the same quality of follow-up whether you operate near the port, the seafront or the airport area.

Do you support international founders and English-speaking teams?

Yes. We provide bilingual French-English support for founders, investors and managers who need a clear explanation of French company setup, tax rules and accounting operations.

Can you support a family holding company or founder-remuneration strategy?

Yes. We advise on holding-company structuring, salary-versus-dividend decisions, links between the operating company and property assets, and the broader tax picture for the founder.

Let's meet

Whether by video (100% remote) or at the office, we are available to audit your accounting.

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