Business, Tax &
Accounting Advisory
in France
Practical business, accounting and tax expertise, with particular experience in international and cross-border situations.
More Than Compliance
“Your accounts tell us what has already happened. Our role is also to help you understand what comes next.”
We identify issues that may affect your business or personal tax position, highlight decisions that require attention and help you navigate the French business and tax environment.
Business, Tax & Accounting Advisory in France
Practical business, accounting and tax expertise for founders, businesses and individuals navigating France and international situations.
Starting & Structuring
a Business in France
We help founders understand the choices involved in starting and structuring a business in France, from selecting the right structure to setting up the company’s tax, VAT and accounting framework.
- SASU, SAS, EURL & SARL
- Choice of legal and tax structure
- Company formation & incorporation
- Tax and VAT setup
- Accounting setup from day one
Personal &
International Tax
We advise individuals, founders and internationally mobile clients on French personal taxation, foreign income and assets, cross-border situations and tax regularisations.
- French personal tax
- Impatriate regime
- Foreign income, investments & accounts
- US, UK & international situations
- Non-resident taxation
- Tax regularisations
- International assets, property & investment tax
Running Your
Business in France
Ongoing accounting, tax and compliance support to help you manage your French business and stay on top of your obligations.
- Accounting & bookkeeping
- VAT
- Corporate tax
- Annual accounts
- Legal compliance
- Ongoing business support
Founder Remuneration
& Tax Strategy
We help founders understand how salary, dividends and social contributions interact with both company and personal taxation.
- Salary & remuneration
- Dividends
- Social contributions
- Company vs personal taxation
- Founder tax considerations
VAT &
International Business
We help businesses manage French, EU and international VAT requirements across cross-border transactions and digital commerce.
- French VAT
- EU & international transactions
- E-commerce
- OSS / IOSS
- Import / export
- E-invoicing & e-reporting
Payroll, Employment
& Social Advice
Practical support for payroll, remuneration, employment and social-security matters involving people working in France.
- Payroll
- President remuneration
- Employees in France
- Foreign employer registration
- Social-security matters
Accounting, Tax &
Ongoing Compliance
Reliable French accounting and tax compliance, with English-speaking support for international founders and foreign-owned businesses.
- Bookkeeping & accounting
- VAT returns
- Corporate tax
- Annual accounts & tax returns
- Annual corporate compliance
- Ongoing accounting & tax support
VAT &
Cross-Border Compliance
French and international transactions can create complex VAT obligations. We help businesses identify and manage their French and cross-border VAT requirements.
- French VAT registration & returns
- EU transactions
- International sales & purchases
- E-commerce & marketplace VAT
- OSS-IOSS when applicable
- Import-export VAT
- VAT compliance reviews
Payroll, Employment
& Social Advice
Hiring or remunerating people in France comes with specific payroll, social security and employment obligations. We help international businesses and founders understand and manage these requirements.
- Payroll & social security guidance
- President-director remuneration
- Hiring employees in France
- Foreign employer registration
- Employment cost analysis
- Social compliance advice
International Assets
& Investment Tax
Owning investments, property or financial assets across several countries can have important French tax implications. We help international individuals understand the French tax treatment and reporting obligations connected with their assets.
- Foreign investment income
- Dividends, interest & capital gains
- Foreign financial accounts
- French and foreign property taxation
- Non-resident French property
- LMNP taxation
- IFI considerations
- Tax treaty implications
Expert Business & Tax Consultation
Discuss your business, tax or international situation directly with Faten Amamou when analysis is needed before an important decision is taken.
€350 incl. VAT
60 minutesOnline consultation from anywhere in France or abroad.
BOOK VIDEO CONSULTATION →€450 incl. VAT
60 minutesFace-to-face consultation by appointment.
BOOK IN-PERSON CONSULTATION →Examples of consultation topics
Choose a Time That Works for You
Select a convenient time for your consultation with Faten Amamou, French Chartered Accountant.
Need analysis before taking a business or tax decision? Book a consultation directly. Looking for company formation, ongoing accounting, tax compliance, payroll or broader advisory support? Contact us to discuss your needs and request a quotation.
Why International Clients
Choose ESCEC
Our expertise sits at the intersection of French accounting, taxation and international situations.
French Chartered
Accountant
Regulated French accounting and tax expertise.
Company + Founder
Expertise
We understand that the French company and the founder’s personal tax situation can be closely connected.
International
Experience
Foreign founders, expatriates, cross-border income and international business situations.
Direct Expert
Access
Complex questions can be discussed directly with an experienced Chartered Accountant.
English-Speaking
Support
Professional accounting and tax advice delivered in clear English.
Clear Support for
International Situations
Understand Your Situation
We listen, analyze and identify your French, international and business or personal tax needs.
Design the Right Solution
We identify the appropriate accounting, tax, compliance or advisory solution for your situation.
Support You Long-Term
Where ongoing support is required, we manage your accounting, tax and compliance needs over time.
Guides & Resources for
International Clients
Electronic Invoicing Becomes
a Reality in France
Electronic Invoicing:
Guide to Prices & Costs
Why France Is One of the Best
Countries to Start a Business
Why You Should Consult an Accountant
Before Creating a Company
2026 Income Tax Return:
How to Correct an Error
Taxation for US & UK Expats
Moving to France
Need Advice on Your
French or International Situation?
Book a one-to-one consultation with Faten or contact ESCEC about your business, accounting or tax needs.
