Create a French SAS with clear legal guidance on shareholders, share capital, articles of association, president appointment, governance rules, beneficial-owner information and registration steps.
€1
minimum share capital
For An SAS
7 days
typical incorporation
Turnaround
EN · FR
bilingual status
As Standard
0%
hidden fees
Fixed-Fee Work
100%
Paris-Bar
Lawyer-Led
A SAS is one of the most flexible company forms in France, but that flexibility must be organized properly. The articles of association, shareholder rights, president powers and decision-making rules should be prepared carefully from the first day.
FBL helps clients avoid unclear governance, registration delays, shareholder confusion and future-investor issues by reviewing the legal setup before incorporation begins.
Setting up a SAS is not only about registering a company. It is about creating a legal structure that can support your business, protect shareholders, define management authority and prepare the company for future growth.
Our role is to help you understand how the SAS should be organized before incorporation. We review the company structure, shareholder position, share capital, president appointment and articles of association so that the company starts with a clean legal foundation.
This is especially important for international clients who may not be familiar with French corporate formalities, local filings, beneficial-owner requirements or the role of the SAS president.
From the first consultation we map out the shareholder agreement, the president's powers and the reporting obligations, so there are no surprises after registration. We also coordinate with your accountant and notary where needed, keeping every filing aligned and every deadline met while you focus on building the business.
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We review the proposed shareholders, activity, company name, registered office, capital and management setup.
We help identify how decisions, powers, reserved matters and shareholder rights should be organized.
We explain the documents and information needed before filing the company registration.
An SAS can be registered without counsel — but foreign shareholders, in-kind contributions, and bespoke shareholders' agreements introduce risks that warrant professional advice.
You're a foreign founder starting a company, or a foreign group setting up a French subsidiary.
Your SAS articles, share classes or shareholders' agreement need drafting or review — not a template.
You need to allocate shares and capital soundly, and appoint the président the right way.
You want the company investor-ready from the start, so a future round doesn't force a costly reshuffle.
You signed documents before registration, or you're stuck on banking, filing or governance delays.
French-Business-Law.com supports international clients through the main legal questions that arise before and during SAS incorporation. Each matter is reviewed with a practical focus: what must be prepared, what risks should be avoided and what legal steps come next.
We take a balanced and thoughtful approach to reviewing whether the SAS is the right structure for your case. This includes carefully considering shareholders, management roles, future investors, business activity and governance needs to ensure a stable and well-organized foundation.
What we review
Outcome
You receive a clear legal view of whether the SAS is the right structure and what should be prepared before moving forward with incorporation.
Review My StructureIf founders have entered into agreements such as leases, supplier contracts or banking arrangements before registration, we review how these acts should be properly transferred or recognized by the future company.
What we review
Outcome
You receive a clear pre-incorporation acts summary showing which commitments need attention, who may currently be responsible and what should be prepared so the future SAS can properly recognize or take over the relevant acts after registration.
Review Pre-Incorporation ActsEvery matter is handled by a verified specialist: French registered lawyers, accountants, notaries and experts. Fixed fees or hourly, bilingual, available remotely.
We guide you through a clear and structured process to confirm who will hold shares, how ownership will be divided, what documents are required and whether foreign shareholders need additional authority evidence, ensuring transparency and consistency.
What we review
We provide a careful review of the proposed share capital, including cash contributions, asset contributions, share allocation and ownership percentages, helping you establish a fair and well-balanced capital structure before the articles are signed.
What we review
The articles of association form the backbone of your SAS. We help ensure they are clearly drafted and aligned with your goals, covering management powers, shareholder decisions, transfer rules and long-term development plans.
What we review
We support you in appointing the SAS president with clarity and precision, covering appointment documents, authority scope, identity requirements and necessary public-record updates to ensure compliance and stability.
What we review
We assist in identifying and organising ownership and control information required for the company file, especially in cases involving foreign shareholders or holding companies, ensuring clarity and regulatory alignment.
What we review
Every matter is handled by a verified specialist: French registered lawyers, accountants, notaries and experts. Fixed fees or hourly, bilingual, available remotely.
We provide a clear and step-by-step overview of the registration process, including filing requirements, legal notices, supporting documents, signature sequence and post-registration actions.
What we review
We help prepare your SAS for future investment by structuring it in a clear and organized way, including considerations for shareholder agreements, preferred rights and capital operations.
What we review
We help establish clear and practical governance rules, including decision-making processes, reserved matters, voting thresholds and management limits, creating a structured and reliable framework for your company.
What we review
We support foreign groups in setting up a French SAS subsidiary by reviewing authority documents, shareholder evidence and management structure to ensure a smooth and compliant setup.
What we review
We provide clear and accessible explanations in English so you can confidently understand the French legal framework, required documents and next steps throughout the process.
What we review
Send the proposed company name, business activity, shareholder information, president details, registered office and capital structure.
We review the structure and identify missing information, legal risks or points that should be clarified before drafting.
You receive guidance on the articles, president appointment, capital evidence, shareholder documents and beneficial-owner information.
We explain the filing sequence, publication step, registry requirements and post-registration actions.
After incorporation, we can guide you on shareholder agreements, governance drafting, capital operations or company changes.
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A 20–30 minute call, in English, to scope your matter. No obligation, no preliminary fee. You will leave the call with a clear view of what the work will cover and what it will cost.
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