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What is the company registry in France?
Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques (INSEE)
Paris, France
About France
The France Companies Registry is located in Paris and was founded in 1919.
France officially the French Republic is a country located primarily in Western Europe. The main language of France is French which is spoken by 87.2% of the population with other languages such as Portuguese and Spanish spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Euro (EUR). The population of France is over 68.60 million.
France Economy
The Real GDP in France is in the region of $3.786 trillion with a GDP per capita of $55,400. France economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for France are aircraft, cars, packaged medicine, gas turbines, vehicle parts/accessories.
Main Trading Partners of France
The leading export and import partners for France are:
Exports: Germany 11%, Italy 9%, USA 8%, Belgium 8%, Spain 7%
Imports: Germany 15%, Belgium 11%, Netherlands 9%, Spain 8%, Italy 8%
France Certificate of Incorporation
The France Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
France Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local France company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the France register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential France customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for France Company Register
What information is free to view at France Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in France the following information can be viewed free of charge:
France Company Status - État
France Company Name - Dénomination
France Registered Address - Adresse
France Business Activity - Activité principale exercée
France Number of Employees - Tranche d'effectif
Do you need to register / sign up at the France Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local France register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in France
There are over 20,900,000 companies registered in France.
Types of Companies in France
Businesses in France can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Legal entities in France:
Société anonyme (SA) – joint-stock company
Société par actions simplifiée (SAS) – “simplified” Joint-stock company
Société à responsabilité limitée (Sàrl) – limited liability company
Entreprise unipersonnelle à responsabilité limitée (EURL) – limited liability company (only 1 founder)
Société en Commandite par Actions (S.C.A.) – joint-stock partnership in commendam
Unincorporated companies in France:
Microentreprise – individual entrepreneur
Société civile (SC) – unlimited partnership
Société civile immobilière (SCI) – property management association
Société en nom collectif (SNC) – registered partnership
Société civile professionelle (SCP) – partnership of freelancers
Société en commandite (SCS) – limited partnership
Can you order a France Apostille Certificate?
Yes, France agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, France accepts the Apostille Certificate for France Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
France signed up to the Hague Convention on 24th January 1965.
What is the language(s) of the France Company Registry?
The FranceCompany Register is in French and English languages.
France Embassies, high commissions and consulates
France has 162 embassies abroad, as well as 531 consulates and six other representations.
Paris, the capital of France, hosts 160 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 485 consulates and another four representations located in France.
France Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of France. Our local partner is based in Paris which enables us to do site visits throughout all of France including Lyon, Rhone Alpes, Brignais and Angouleme. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
France Country Rating
The current bond ratings for France from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
France Moody's rating: Aa2 (first obtained in 2015)
France Standard & Poors rating: AA (first obtained in 2013)
France Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an France Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including France.
France Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including France. Our specialist France skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
France Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides France Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in France. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
France Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in France?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in France?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in France?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.