Registered Office & Administrative Assistance
“Company registered office in Paris and administrative assistance for international companies: legal address, mail management and formalities.”
Keypoint International
Keypoint International is a Business consulting firm based in Paris, France, supporting foreign companies establishing operations in France.
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Questions & answers
Is Keypoint International registered with the Ordre des Experts-Comptables?
“Yes. We are registered with the French Institute of Chartered Accountants (ODEC), which is required to practise accounting in France.”
Are you also registered as statutory auditors with the CNCC?
“Yes. We are also registered with the CNCC, which authorises us to carry out statutory audit engagements.”
What is your relationship to VM International Audit & Consulting?
“VM International Audit & Consulting was the firm's name until it rebranded as Keypoint International. Same team, same practice, under a new name.”
What share of your clients are foreign-owned, and from which countries?
“More than 90% of our clients are subsidiaries or branches of foreign groups operating in France, coming from a broad range of countries across five continents. We have a particularly notable number of clients from the United States, Canada, Sweden, the Netherlands, Korea, Japan, Mexico and the United Kingdom.”
Which sectors do you have the most experience in?
“We have particular experience in sectors that draw international groups to France, alongside our general practice covering companies from all fields.”
Who will be our day-to-day contact, and who backs them up?
“You have a dedicated day-to-day contact who works on your file, backed up by the rest of the team for specialised questions and by one of the partners directly for quality control. That way, continuity and quality control never depend on one person, while you still get speed and efficiency.”
Must the domiciliation provider hold a prefectoral authorisation (agrément)?
“Yes. French law requires any company offering domiciliation services to hold a prefectoral authorisation (agrément), valid for six years. We hold this authorisation, so our address can be used as your registered office in full compliance.”
Can the registered office be at a different address from where we actually operate?
“Yes, your registered office can be different from where you actually carry out your business. Many companies use a domiciliation address as their registered office while operating from separate premises or remotely.”
What is a company registered office in France?
“It is the provision of a legal address in France for your company. This address appears on your official documents and serves as your registered office for company registration and your dealings with the authorities.”
Can I set up a registered office for a subsidiary or branch of a foreign group?
“Yes. We have provided registered office services for the French subsidiaries and branches of international groups since 2003, with a multilingual team and a strong knowledge of local obligations.”
What does administrative assistance (office management) include?
“Reception, sorting and forwarding of mail, handling of your formalities with French authorities, document management and tracking of your legal obligations, within a scope tailored to you.”
Should you set up a subsidiary or a branch to establish in France?
“A subsidiary is a company under French law, legally independent from its parent company. A branch remains an establishment of the foreign company. The choice depends on your strategy, your tax situation and the level of autonomy you want: we guide you towards the most suitable structure.”
Which legal structure should you choose to set up your company in France?
“The most common structures are the SAS and the SARL, but other structures exist depending on your project. We analyse your business, your shareholding and your objectives to guide you towards the best-suited structure.”
How long does it take to set up a company in France?
“Once the file is complete (articles of association, supporting documents, capital deposit), registration usually takes from a few days to a few weeks. We prepare every step to secure and speed up your procedures.”
Do you support foreign groups with all the procedures?
“Yes. Since 2003, we have supported international companies from formation to management: legal structure, articles of association, registration, registered office, bank account and accounting, tax and social obligations, with a multilingual team.”
Is there a minimum capital requirement to set up an SAS or SARL in France?
“No, the minimum share capital is 1 euro for an SAS or an SARL. However, we advise you on an amount consistent with your business and your credibility with banking partners.”
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- urn:readyscan:entity:keypoint-international-q140322439
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- Published
- 2026-10-21
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- 2026-10-21
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- Keypoint International: Business consulting firm based in Paris, France, supporting foreign companies establishing operations in France. Website: https://keypoint-international.com/