French Accounting &
Tax Expertise for
International Clients
From setting up your business in France to managing your personal, corporate and international tax matters, we provide clear, expert support for international founders, businesses, expatriates and individuals.
International Expertise.
French Tax & Accounting Support.
We support international founders, businesses, expatriates and individuals dealing with French accounting, taxation, payroll and cross-border matters.
Company Formation &
Business Setup in France
Setting up a business in France as an international founder can involve much more than incorporation. We help you choose the appropriate structure and guide you through the French legal, tax and accounting requirements from the start.
- SASU, SAS, EURL & SARL formation
- Choice of legal and tax structure
- Registration and incorporation formalities
- VAT and tax registrations
- Accounting setup from day one
- Ongoing accounting after incorporation
Personal &
International Tax
French taxation can become significantly more complex when your income, investments, assets or business interests cross borders. We advise expatriates, international executives and foreign entrepreneurs on their French tax obligations.
- French personal income tax returns
- Foreign income & investments
- Foreign bank and investment accounts
- French Impatriate Tax Regime
- US, UK & international tax situations
- Tax treaty considerations
- Non-resident French taxation
- Multi-year tax regularisations
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
Direct Advice From
Faten Amamou
Get direct, one-to-one advice from Faten Amamou, French Chartered Accountant, on your French business, accounting, tax or international situation.
€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 a one-off answer to a specific question? Book a consultation directly. Looking for company formation, recurring accounting, tax compliance or a broader mission? 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.
