Starting a business
When you decide to set up a sole proprietorship, choosing the right legal status is crucial to ensuring that the administrative formalities run smoothly. The articles of association define the legal framework within which your business will operate and also determine the responsibilities and obligations of the entrepreneur. Whether you opt for an auto-entreprise, SARL, EURL or any other legal form, you will need to take certain steps with the Trade and Companies Register (RCS) to register your business.
When setting up a company, it is important to determine the share capital, which represents the initial contributions made by the partners or the company director. This capital may vary depending on the legal form chosen and the company's financial needs. When a company is set up, the Articles of Association must also specify how the shares are to be distributed among the partners.
Before setting up your own business, we recommend that you carry out an in-depth market study to assess the viability of your business project. This will give you a better understanding of your business sector, identify your competitors and pinpoint market opportunities.
To help you with your business start-up project, you can apply to the Commercial Register (RC) or call on the services of a chartered accountant specialising in entrepreneurship. These professionals will be able to guide you in choosing the legal status best suited to your project, draw up the articles of association for your company and assist you with the formalities involved in setting it up.
Whether you are planning to create an innovative start-up or take over an existing business, it is essential to understand the different legal forms available, as well as the tax and social security regimes applicable to each situation. Business start-up support can also include advice on available finance, start-up grants and tax exemptions.
To simplify the administrative procedures involved in setting up your business, you can contact the Trade Register, which centralises the formalities for setting up, changing and closing a business. This one-stop shop will save you time and simplify the procedures involved in setting up your business.
To sum up, whether you want to set up a sole proprietorship or a company, it's essential to be well informed about the various stages involved in setting up a business, the different legal forms available and the administrative formalities to be completed. By taking the right advice and benefiting from personalised support, you will maximise your chances of success in your entrepreneurial project.