🇫🇷 France residence permit · Via a startup
France residence permit via a startup
One route to a residence permit in France is registering a company with a genuine business idea and setting the applicant up as a shareholder.
A residence permit through a startup in France is usually issued for 2 years. The applicant can only be stripped of the status through a court and for serious misconduct, even if the company is not actually trading.
How the program works
A company is registered for the applicant with a business plan and co-founders straight away for 3-4 years - a genuine business idea is required. The applicant is set up as a shareholder of the company.
- The company does not have to trade - the residence permit is not cancelled because of it, and there is no need to close the company
- The program places no restrictions on employment - you can work anywhere in the EU
Taxes in France
Income tax rates in France are progressive - from 0% to 45%.
On a free consultation we check whether this route to a residence permit suits you and help pick a business idea for your situation.
Advantages of a residence permit through a startup
Flexible status
The company does not have to trade, and the residence permit is not cancelled because of it.
Work across the EU
The program places no restrictions on employment - you can work anywhere in the European Union.
Solid protection of status
The permit can only be withdrawn through a court and for serious misconduct.
How to get a residence permit through a startup
Developing the business idea
You need a genuine business idea, and a business plan is prepared for it 3-4 years ahead.
Registering the company
The company in France is registered with a business plan and co-founders, and the applicant is set up as a shareholder.
Getting the residence permit
The applicant receives a residence permit for 2 years with no restrictions on working in the EU.
FAQ
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