Dormant company status in France
How to place a French company into temporary inactivity, filing deadline, maximum duration and ongoing tax or social obligations in 2026.
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Dormant company status in France
Updated March 2026 - A French company can be put into temporary inactivity without being dissolved, but it keeps certain filing obligations.
Main rules
The declaration must be filed within one month on the formalities portal. The dormant period is generally limited to two years. Some tax and social obligations remain during that period.
See also capital reduction not driven by losses, URSSAF audit and payroll outsourcing.
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Conclusion
Dormancy is a transition tool, not a full shutdown. It must be managed properly from day one.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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