Business Creation Support
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Do you want to start a business but don’t know where to begin? There are many types of support available for business creation (training, internships, testimonials…) to help you understand the different steps involved. Specific support programs exist depending on the type of business activity you plan to undertake.
Commercial Activity
Support and Testimonials on Business Creation
The Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CCI) offer a business creation support guide detailing all the key steps involved in starting a business.
The CCIs also provide video testimonials from entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and discussing the support offered by the CCIs.
CCIs offer business creation support in the following areas:
- Business model development
- Market research
- Financial planning
- Business plan creation
Where to go?
What is your city or postal code?
Example: Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes or 95200
BpiFrance provides a simulator that helps find a wide range of business creation aid programs available in your region.
Find suitable business creation support.
Training and Business Creation Internships
- Internships offered by municipalities and regions
To assist with business creation, many municipalities and regions offer internships for starting or taking over a business.
Where to go?
What is your city or postal code?
Example: Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes or 95200
The purpose of these training programs is to provide essential information and help refine your project. Generally, to participate in these programs, you must already have a business creation project and seek to strengthen your entrepreneurial skills. These internships are not mandatory.
- Training programs offered by CCIs
CCIs provide training on how to start a business. For example, the “5 Days to Start a Business” program. These training sessions are paid and open to all types of entrepreneurs.
- Training programs listed by France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi)
On the France Travail website, you can find hundreds of training programs across France designed to help future business owners with their projects.
Artisanal Activity
Personalized Support, Seminars, and Testimonials
The Chambers of Trades and Crafts (CMA) offer personalized support for business creation. They also provide free online seminars on business creation and access to entrepreneur testimonials. It is important to contact your local CMA to access available support programs.
Where to go?
What is your city or postal code?
Example: Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes or 95200
Training and Business Creation Internships
- Internships offered by municipalities and regions
To assist with business creation, many municipalities and regions offer internships for starting or taking over a business.
Where to go?
What is your city or postal code?
Example: Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes or 95200
These programs provide key information and help refine your project. Generally, you must already have a business creation project and seek to strengthen your entrepreneurial skills.
Note: These internships are not mandatory.
- Training programs offered by CMAs
CMAs also offer business creation training. Contact your local CMA to discover available training programs.
CMA Training Centers
CMAs also provide management initiation courses and business setup preparation courses.
- Training programs listed by France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi)
On the France Travail website, you can find hundreds of training programs across France designed to help future business owners with their projects.
Agricultural Activity
- Internships offered by municipalities and regions
To assist with business creation, many municipalities and regions offer internships for starting or taking over a business.
Where to go?
What is your city or postal code?
Example: Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes or 95200
- Training programs offered by agricultural chambers
The Chambers of Agriculture offer training programs to help you set up your business. These programs aim to develop essential entrepreneurial skills and support business creation. Open to all individuals with an agricultural business project, these programs consist of multiple training modules.
You can also visit the Point d’Accueil Installation (PAI) website, a national support platform dedicated to agricultural business creation.
Prepare your agricultural business installation project.
- Training programs listed by France Travail (formerly Pôle emploi)
On the France Travail website, you can find hundreds of training programs across France designed to help future business owners with their projects.
Note: These programs are not mandatory. However, to start an agricultural business, professional qualifications or relevant agricultural experience (VAE – Validation of Acquired Experience) are required.
Liberal Professions
The National Union of Liberal Professions (UNAPL) provides a guide for starting a liberal profession. It includes information on initial formalities, tax and social status, and social protection.
You can contact your regional UNAPL office to explore available support programs.
Where to go?
National Union of Liberal Professions (UNAPL)
Depending on your activity—especially if it is a regulated profession (requiring specific qualifications, such as craftsmanship, pharmacy, transport, or real estate agencies)—professional organizations (e.g., Order of Chartered Accountants, Medical Board) may assist you in setting up your business.
They can provide guidance on business setup and project development.
Additionally, you can find hundreds of training programs on the France Travail website to support future business owners in their projects.
