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Buy Shelf Company in FranceA presentation brought to you by CompanyFormationFrance.com

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Starting a Business in FranceForeign investors coming to Francehave several options to set up their own business.

While most of them choose toregister a companyfrom scratch, some of them decide tobuy ready-made companies.

The other option is to buy shares in a company.

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Buying Companies in France

The shelf company is the most popular type of structure one can buy in France.

Foreign businessmen may also purchase a French company with its assets or only the shares in a company, through merger or acquisition deals.

Each option has its advantages and ultimately it is up to the businessman to decide to best way to go.

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What Is a French Shelf Company?Theready-madeorshelf companyis a business that has been registered sometime in the past and at the moment of the purchase it is on a shelf.

The main reasons that foreign entrepreneursbuy shelf companies in Franceis that they are no longer required to go through thecompany registration process.

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Due Diligence When Buying a Shelf CompanyThefirst step when buying a company in Franceis to perform a due diligence verification of the company.

This process is a very important one because at this point you can determine whether or not the desired company meets the criteria of your business plan.

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How to Buy a Shelf Company in France

TheFrench shelf companyis registered with theTrade Registerand with the tax authorities, therefore no other incorporation formalities need to be completed.

Thepurchase of the companyis done by drafting a sale-purchase agreement which is duly notarized, followed by the actualtransfer of the shelf companyto the new owner.

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Licenses for Shelf Companies in FranceIt must be taken into consideration that depending on the activities to be carried out, the new owner could be required to apply for business licenses related to the activity to be carried out.

Our company formation consultants in France can assist foreign investors with the licensing process after buying a shelf company.

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Why Buy a French Shelf Company?Ready-made companiescome with registered addresses, corporate bank accounts and tax identification and VAT numbers.

Theadvantages of purchasing a ready-made company in Franceinclude acquiring the clientele of the existing company, as well as starting with some existing business relations that may prove valuable in the future.

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Assistance in Buying a Shelf Company in FranceOur company formation consultants in France can assist clients who want to purchase shelf companies in the city-state.

For detailed information on prices and available options, please contact us.

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Thank you for your attention!For more information, please contact us at:(+44) 203-287 0408 (for international clients)office@lawyersfrance.euwww.companyformationfrance.com

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