Purchase a Company in France

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Purchase an Existing Company in France

Buying a ready-made company in France can allow the investors to start their business activities faster than if incorporating a new company.

Entrepreneurs who want to purchase a business should take additional steps in order to ensure that the purchase is a good investment.

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The Advantages of Buying a Ready-Made Company in France >>

A purchased company has an existing client base and various business partners, creditworthiness and it already is established on the market.

The buying costs can be lower than the incorporation ones and the investor will start the business activities much faster.

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>> The Advantages of Buying a Ready-Made Company in France

Other advantages of purchasing a ready-made company in France include the fact that the business has already had employees who are experienced and have worked for the company for some time.

The company will have all the business licenses for operation, including special permits.

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Types of French Companies

The limited liability company is the most commonly used type of legal entity in France. The joint-stock company is preferred by those who want to own a larger business.

Investors can purchase shares in an existing company and gain control though capital ownership or simply acquire the business altogether.

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Company Due Diligence in France

A very important step when buying a company in France is to perform a due diligence procedure.

This process allows the entrepreneur to decide if the investment is a good choice and if the company has the potential for development, as per the investor’s business plans.

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Due Diligence Procedure in France

The company verification can be performed by a law firm in France that specialises in corporate acquisitions and related laws.

An expert is able to obtain copies of the business profits and loss accounts and other relevant financial information. By having this data, the investor can be sure that he is not purchasing a bankrupt company.

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Ownership Transfer for Purchased Companies in France

A sale/purchase agreement is needed for buying an existing business.

The transfer of ownership is performed in front of a French notary. Foreign investors who want to make sure that the process goes smoothly can request the services of a law firm in France.

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Corporate Taxation in France

The company buyer needs to make sure that his legal entity observes all the current regulations for companies incorporated in France.

This includes corporate taxation at the usual rate as well as a number of different additional taxes for companies.

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Corporate Compliance in France

Under the new ownership, the company can keep the existing staff, hire new employees or decide to fire part of the personnel.

The new company directors will need to observe the annual reporting and accounting requirements.

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Assistance for Purchasing a Company in France

The option of buying an existing company in France can be a good solution in certain business fields.

For more information on how to find businesses for sale in France you can request the services provided by our law firm in France.

Thank you for your attention!

For more information please contact us at:

 (+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)office@lawyersfrance.eu

http://www.lawyersfrance.eu/

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