How to register your business in France online
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When setting up your business in France, you will have to register with the Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE). According to your business activity, you will register with:
- Chambre du Commerce et de l’Industrie for trade and industry
- Chambre de Métiers for crafts
- URSSAF for services
- Greffes du Tribunal for agent commercial
- Chambre de l’Agriculture for farming activities
You can also register your business online. You will need to scan some documents (such as you passport, proofs of qualifications for regulated activities or marriage certificate) and pay the registration fees by credit card.
Where to register your business online
- Trade & industry with CFEnet or InfoGreffe
- Crafts CFEMetiers or InfoGreffe
- Services – Professions libérales CFE URSSAF or InfoGreffe
- Agent commecial with InfoGreffe
- Farming ativities: online registrations are not available yet.
In doubt go with the Info Greffe website as they will take any registration.
If you prefer to complete the registration process with someone, rather than online, you can find out which Centre de Formalités des Entreprises you should register with, by checking the CFE Directory . By indicating your type of activity, then choosing a legal structure and a location, you will get the full contact details and web site.
