How to Obtain an Extrait Kbis in 2025
As of January 31, 2024, the extrait Kbis serves as an official document confirming a company’s registration in the Trade and Businesses Register (RCS) in France. This extract is essential for businesses to prove their legal existence. It can be obtained online, usually for free, but its necessity for various administrative procedures has decreased in recent years. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to get an extrait Kbis and when it is still required.
When Do You Need an Extrait Kbis?
The extrait Kbis is primarily required by companies involved in commercial activities. The document must be recent, typically issued within the past three months. Individual companies (EI) or micro-entrepreneurs can obtain an extrait Kinstead, while commercial entities will need the extrait Kbis.
It’s important to note that handcrafted or liberal professions are not registered in the Trade and Businesses Register (RCS). These businesses are instead listed in the National Register of Companies (RNE). If your company is registered in the RNE, you can obtain an RNE extract, which serves as an equivalent to the extrait Kbis, and it is available for free from the Company Directory website.
Uses of the Extrait Kbis
The extrait Kbis serves as an official “identity card” for a commercial company, confirming its legal existence. Businesses typically need to provide this document for the following reasons:
- Opening a professional bank account
- Purchasing equipment or services from suppliers
- Completing certain formal administrative procedures
However, many processes now accept a company’s Siren number or proof of registration with the National Register of Companies (RNE), which eliminates the need for an extrait Kbis. For example, you no longer need to submit an extrait Kbis when applying for public contracts or requesting a commercial exploitation authorization.
Contents of it
It provides essential details about the company, including:
- Company name, abbreviation, or sign
- Siren number
- EPA (NAF) code
- Legal structure (e.g., SARL, SA, GIE, SCI)
- Amount of share capital
- Company addresses (head office, any secondary establishments within the EU or EEA)
- Business age and creation date
- Detailed activity description
- Website domain name
- Contact details for executives, directors, and auditors
- Information on mandatory authorizations for regulated professions
- Court decisions in cases of safeguard, recovery, or liquidation procedures
Please note that many administrative processes now only require a company’s Siren number or proof of registration in the National Register of Companies (RNE) instead of it. This proof of registration can be downloaded for free from the Company Directory website.
How to Obtain it ?
There are several ways to obtain it for your company:
- Online Service (monidenum.fr)
Company heads can obtain a free extrait Kbis using the monidenum.fr online platform. After creating a personal account and logging in, you can search by company name, Siren number, or manager’s name to download the extract. - Infogreffe Website
The Infogreffe website allows you to search for a company by entering the Siren number or company name. The document is available for a fee, depending on how it is delivered:- Electronic transmission: €3.20
- Postal delivery: €3.85
- Commercial Court Registry
You can also visit the registry of the commercial court where the company is domiciled to obtain it.
