Chartered Accountant in Paris 8 | Expert-Comptable for SMEs & Startups
Chartered accountant in Paris 8 (expert-comptable) for SMEs, startups, regulated professionals and property investors: bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, management reporting and tax optimisation.
Looking for a chartered accountant in Paris 8 who keeps your business compliant and responds within the day? Hayot Expertise, located at 58 rue de Monceau (75008 Paris), supports SMEs, startups, regulated professionals and property investors across the 8th arrondissement and the wider Île-de-France region. Our approach rests on three pillars: deep tax expertise, best-in-class digital tools (Pennylane, Silae, Dext) and a genuinely personal relationship. Whether you are setting up a company, scaling fast or preparing a business transfer, we are the accounting and tax partner that stays with you every step.
France's regulatory environment is tightening. The e-invoicing reform (mandatory reception for all VAT-registered companies from September 2026), the updated 2026 Finance Act rules on expense deductibility, and the DGFiP's increasingly automated tax audits mean businesses need rigorous, real-time accounting more than ever. A chartered accountant in France is not just a year-end balance-sheet producer: they are a strategic partner who monitors your compliance, optimises your tax position and anticipates regulatory changes.
In Paris 8, the economic landscape is particularly demanding: VC-backed startups, law firms, medical professionals, luxury retailers, SCI family holding companies. Each profile requires a specific accounting approach, and that is where our added value lies.
In practice, a significant share of the reassessments that SMEs face stem from unintentional irregularities, almost always caused by accounting that is incomplete or kept too late to catch problems before they crystallise. This is exactly where our firm steps in: by closing the books monthly rather than once a year, we surface anomalies while they can still be corrected, not after the DGFiP (French tax authority) has flagged them.
Many clients first come to us to choose their structure. Here is a quick guide; the full detail is on our company formation page.
| Structure | Director social regime | Profit taxation | Best for |
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| SASU | Employee-equivalent | Corporate tax (5-year IR option) | Consultant, startup, future capital raise |
| EURL | Self-employed (TNS) | Income tax (corporate-tax option) | Profitable activity, contained social charges |
| SCI | Not applicable | Income or corporate tax | Property holding and management |
Bookkeeping and accounts review
With our native Pennylane integration, 80% of bookkeeping entries are automated through bank imports and intelligent receipt recognition (OCR via Dext). Our services include:
- Automated transaction entry and matching: daily bank reconciliations, duplicate detection
- Monthly accounts review: balance verification, third-party account reconciliation
- Annual accounts preparation: balance sheet, income statement, legal notes
- French tax returns: 2065 (corporate tax), 2031 (BIC), 2035 (BNC), 2072 (SCI property holding)
- Management report: full drafting or assistance for companies subject to the legal requirement
Each annual close is followed by a strategic meeting to examine optimisation options before filing.
Depending on your needs, this can take the form of bookkeeping and accounts review, outsourced administrative management or English-speaking bookkeeping in Paris.
Tax and social declarations
French tax complexity is a real challenge. Our team handles all your filing obligations:
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VAT: monthly (CA3) or quarterly filings, rate verification, recovery of VAT on capital assets, intra-community transactions
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Corporate tax: instalment calculations, profit optimisation (provisions, accelerated depreciation)
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CET (CFE + CVAE): calculation, small-business optimisation
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Monthly DSN: automatic transmission to URSSAF and social protection bodies via Silae
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IFU: declaration of investment income (dividends, current-account interest)
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Withholding tax on distributions to non-resident shareholders, including the related corporate-tax retention and treaty-rate analysis
Management consulting and dashboards
Beyond compliance, we help you run your business:
- Monthly dashboards: revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, working capital, cash, available in real time on Pennylane
- 12-month rolling cash forecast with automatic alerts on significant deviations
- Profitability analysis by client, service line, site or team
- Banking support: financing file preparation, credit negotiation support
Payroll management
We handle your entire payroll cycle via Silae, the leading DSN-certified payroll platform:
- Monthly payslips (permanent, fixed-term, apprenticeship contracts)
- Hiring and departure management (DPAE, final settlement, employment certificates)
- Social charges calculation and filing
- Salary optimisation advice: employee savings plans (PEE, PERCO), profit-sharing
- SMEs and mid-size companies (1 to 200 employees): full accounting management, tax optimisation, monthly reporting
- Startups and scale-ups: SAS/SASU, fundraising support, R&D tax credits (CIR/CII), investor reporting. See our startups sector page
- Regulated professionals: doctors, lawyers, architects, consultants (BNC 2035 tax regime). See our professionals page
- Property investors: SCI, LMNP, property holding companies. See our property sector page
- Business creators: legal structure selection, articles of association, registration. Business creation service
- Family groups and holdings: parent-subsidiary regime, tax consolidation. Holding tax page
Step 1: free discovery call (45 min)
We start with a no-obligation conversation to understand your activity, your current tax position and your 1 to 5 year goals. You receive a detailed engagement letter with transparent pricing.
Step 2: digital onboarding (week 1)
We connect Pennylane to your business bank account, invoicing software (Pennylane, Sellsy, Stripe, Qonto) and set up Dext for automatic receipt capture. Result: 80% of data entry is automated from day one.
Step 3: monthly proactive monitoring
Every month, a concise dashboard is available in your Pennylane workspace. Your dedicated accountant contacts you if an anomaly, tax risk or optimisation opportunity is detected. All queries answered within one business day.
Step 4: quarterly review
Every quarter we check progress against budget, assess corrective actions and adjust tax instalments if needed. The meeting takes 30 to 45 minutes by video call.
Step 5: year-end close and tax optimisation
At year-end we run the full strategic review: taxable profit optimisation, director remuneration structure (salary vs dividends), restructuring opportunities. We file accounts on time, every time.
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Confusing cash accounting with accrual accounting: a positive accounting result does not mean positive cash flow. Without monthly dashboards, you are flying blind.
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Missing VAT recovery on capital assets: recovering VAT on a company vehicle, equipment or premises can mean thousands of euros back.
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Miscalculating current-account interest: undeclared interest on associates' current accounts triggers tax reassessments.
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Not preparing for e-invoicing: from September 2026, all VAT-registered companies must receive structured-format invoices. Read our complete guide.
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Forgetting the related-party transfer return (form 2257): where agreements exist between connected companies, this disclosure is frequently overlooked and exposes the group to penalties. We track intra-group flows and file the form whenever it is required.
| Service level | Content | Indicative monthly fee (excl. VAT) |
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| Full-service accounting (complete base) | Bookkeeping, VAT, annual accounts, tax return, support | from €258 / month |
| Interim statements and reporting | Interim statements, dashboards, quarterly review | on quote |
| Enhanced monitoring | Monthly closes, Power BI, cash management | on quote |
| Payroll | Per payslip (included in packs up to a certain volume) | from €30 per payslip |
| Business setup | Articles, registration, full digital setup | from €800 |
- Monceau location: heart of the 8th arrondissement, 5 minutes from Villiers metro (lines 2 and 3)
- A diverse client base: startups, SMEs, regulated professionals and property investors
- 100% digital: certified Pennylane, Silae and Dext partner, no paper documents required
- Dedicated contact: you always work with the same chartered accountant, not a call centre
- Responsiveness: we reply within 24 to 48 business hours
- Proactive approach: we alert you to risks and opportunities, not just request documents
The firm is led by Samuel Hayot, Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor, registered with the Ordre des experts-comptables of Île-de-France and on the list of statutory auditors drawn up by the Haute autorité de l'audit (H2A), a member of the Compagnie régionale des commissaires aux comptes de Paris. This dual qualification lets us cover both bookkeeping, tax advice and payroll and certification engagements, with separate professionals to preserve independence.
See how we help clients move their accounting onto Pennylane or navigate the key measures of the 2026 Finance Act for SMEs.
Case 1: consulting firm, Paris 8, €420k turnover
An independent consultant operating through a SASU came to us after three years with an unresponsive accountant. On reviewing the file, we identified:
- VAT on SaaS software subscriptions that had never been recovered, returning €2,800 of reclaimable VAT
- Mileage allowances that had not been revalued, producing a €1,400 corporate-tax saving
- A switch to the standard corporate-tax regime with an election for tax consolidation alongside the director's holding company, generating an estimated €8,500 net annual saving
Case 2: 12-employee SME, B2B services, Paris 8
When we took over this file (previously handled by a large but stretched practice), we:
- Put a monthly cash forecast in place, allowing a liquidity squeeze to be anticipated six weeks in advance
- Structured a holding company to optimise the upstream flow of dividends, delivering an annual tax saving of €14,000
- Supported a €150k BPI-guaranteed loan application, secured within three weeks
These outcomes are illustrative (every saving depends on the specifics of the file) but they reflect the kind of value a proactive chartered accountant adds well beyond statutory compliance.
Legal and professional sources cited. 2026 VAT franchise thresholds: €37,500 (services) and €85,000 (sales and accommodation), upper limits €41,250 and €93,500, independent of the micro-entreprise ceilings. Statutory-auditor appointment thresholds: €5M balance sheet, €10M turnover excl. VAT, 50 employees (Decree no. 2024-152). E-invoicing reform: mandatory receipt from 1 September 2026 (impots.gouv.fr). Corporate tax: Tax Code article 219 (25%, reduced 15% up to €42,500). Profession regulated by the Ordre des experts-comptables (Ordinance no. 45-2138 of 19 September 1945).
Last reviewed on 23 June 2026 by Samuel Hayot, Chartered Accountant & Statutory Auditor, registered with the Ordre des experts-comptables of Île-de-France.
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Comparing accounting firms in Paris comes down to three things: the scope actually covered, the communication rhythm and fee transparency.
On scope, our engagement letter spells out what is included: bookkeeping and review, tax filings, payroll, annual legal work, and the level of advice attached. You know what sits in the monthly package and what is quoted separately (exceptional operations, fundraising, tax audits).
On rhythm, the firm commits to replies within 24 business hours and regular steering points, not just a year-end meeting. Your figures flow continuously through Pennylane: you check cash and key indicators without waiting for the close.
On fees, everything is published: packages start at €258/month excl. VAT and the full pricing is online. A named quote, issued within 24 hours, sets the exact amount based on your volume and tax regime.
A human-sized firm in the 8th arrondissement (58 rue de Monceau, Monceau district), we work with small businesses, SMEs, startups and regulated professionals in Paris and across France.
See also: E-invoicing 2026 | Holding tax optimisation | 2026 Finance Act
Frequently asked questions
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Can I work with your firm remotely?
Yes. 100% of our process is digital and paperless. We support clients across France and internationally.
How does handover from my previous accountant work?
We manage the entire transfer: retrieving documents, issuing the engagement letter, requesting the previous accountant's files (FEC). The transition takes 2 to 3 weeks and is fully transparent.
How often can I contact my accountant?
Your dedicated contact is reachable by phone and Pennylane messaging. Every question receives a reply within 24 to 48 business hours.
Do you handle SCI family property company accounts?
Yes. We manage SCI accounts under both income and corporate tax regimes, including the 2072 return, 2044 rental income declaration and property VAT optimisation.
Can you assist during a tax audit?
Absolutely. Tax audit assistance is part of our mission. We prepare your responses, attend meetings with the DGFiP and coordinate with tax lawyers when necessary.
What happens if I exceed the VAT exemption threshold?
We monitor your revenue in real time and alert you before you reach the threshold (€37,500 in 2026 for services). We handle all VAT registration formalities.
Can I delegate payroll management to the firm?
Yes. Our social division runs your entire payroll cycle on Silae: payslip production, monthly DSN returns, social-charge management and employee entries and departures. You keep full visibility while we handle the compliance and the filing deadlines.
What is the difference between a chartered accountant and a bookkeeper?
A chartered accountant (expert-comptable) is a regulated professional registered with the professional order, who bears professional liability for the documents they produce. At Hayot Expertise, your file is always managed by a qualified chartered accountant.
Are you really based in Paris 8, and can we meet in person?
Yes. Our office is at 58 rue de Monceau (75008 Paris), five minutes' walk from Villiers metro (lines 2 and 3). We meet by appointment, in person or by video call, and support businesses in the 8th arrondissement as well as clients across France.
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Article written by Samuel Hayot
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants. Certified Pennylane trainer.
Regulated French accounting firm based in Paris 8, whose founder is also a statutory auditor, built to support companies across France with a digital and decision-oriented approach.
A regulated firm, in Paris 8 and remote
The firm is in Paris 8. It can also work remotely with a business located elsewhere in France that wants a direct, digital accounting partner that helps it decide.
Regulated firm
Samuel Hayot is a French chartered accountant registered with the Ordre of Paris Île-de-France, and a statutory auditor on the list drawn up by the H2A, member of the CRCC de Paris.
National reach
The firm is in Paris 8. It works remotely and can support a business located anywhere in France.
Modern tools
Pennylane, Dext and Silae, with as many tasks automated as possible, so your figures stay visible and the work moves quickly.
Direct contact
The phone number is at the bottom of every page, getting in touch is simple, the engagement letter comes quickly and the mandate is scoped without detours.