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Understanding the APE and NAF codes at incorporation: their real scope, their link with the applicable collective agreement, how to correct an error, and the transition to NAF 2025.
Contributing know-how instead of cash: what an industry contribution changes for the share capital, the shares, voting rights and the drafting of your articles of association.
Subsidiary, branch or liaison office to set up abroad in 2026: legal autonomy, permanent establishment, taxation, risk and cost compared.
Pre-emption (priority repurchase right) and lock-up (temporary ban on selling, 10 years maximum) are often confused. How to tell them apart, when to combine them, and how to avoid the void-clause trap in your SAS bylaws.
Amending the business purpose is a bylaws change: shareholder vote, legal notice and INPI filing. Anticipate the four key impacts: APE code, professional liability insurance, commercial lease and regulated permits.
Who decides a registered-office transfer in France (manager, president or shareholders), how to amend the bylaws, how many legal notices by court district, how to file with INPI and what to budget in 2026.
Yes, changing your legal structure mid-year is possible: company transformation, switching from a micro-business to a company, or changing regime. Here are the three real paths, their effective dates and the pitfalls to avoid.
TNS or assimilated employee: compare contribution costs, social protection and pension rights of the company director by legal form to make an informed choice.
Buy a business or start one? Compare risk, entry price, financing, customer base and goodwill registration duties to steer your 2026 project toward the right path.
Combining employment and entrepreneurship: exclusivity clause unenforceable for one year, duty of loyalty, leave or part-time for business creation. The 2026 rules to start without resigning.
Which business structures require a dedicated bank account, when a simple personal account is sufficient, and the risks of mixing personal and business funds.
Yes, there is no legal barrier to paying yourself a salary as a SASU president in the first month. The real constraint is available cash flow and compliance with payroll rules. Learn about the legal framework and alternatives.
Your first year is critical: incorporation, accounting setup, legal structure choice, first balance sheet. Discover the scope of support and indicative 2026 pricing.
Legaltech or chartered accountant to set up your French company? A 2026 decision guide comparing cost, legal security, entity choice, tax and ongoing support.
Registering your company at home is legal and often cost-effective. Lease clauses, co-ownership rules, the 5-year limit and proper notice are the key points to get right.
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