France Business Creation Visa
The France Business Creation Visa program, is an entrepreneur visa offered to foreign company founders from outside the EU, the EEA, or Switzerland who plan to set up a company in France. This visa option is designed to attract innovative and ambitious entrepreneurs to contribute to France’s economic growth. Subject to the nature, characteristics, and duration of the proposed project. A residence permit will be granted for a duration from 1 to 4 years at maximum on a renewable basis.
France Business Creation Visa Benefits
Residency and Family Inclusion
- Right to live, work, study in France.
- Dependents (Spouse & Children under 18).
Travel and Quality of Life
- Free access to high standard Public Education and Healthcare System.
- Free mobility within Schengen Area for a period of up to 6 months per year.
Ease of Access
- Renewable residence permit up to 4 years.
- No language pre-requirement.
- Pathway to obtaining Permanent Resident or Citizenship after 5 years of residence in France.
France Business Creation Visa Requirements
- Qualification corresponding to a Master’s degree or equivalent, or at least 5 years of commensurate professional experience.
- Existence of a real and serious plan to form an economically viable business in France.
- Investment of at least EUR 30,000 in the planned business.
- Sufficient annual financial means corresponding to the latest statutory national minimum wage (SMIC) in France.
Business Creation
- Submit a solid business plan including economic assessment and local market analysis.
- Open a corporate bank account in France for capital injection.
- Incorporate a legal entity in France.
France Business Creation Visa Process
Processing time 3 Months
Due Diligence And Application
Open a corporate bank account in France for investment capital injection.
Approval And Investment
- Complete the procedure of DRIEETS for obtainment of a letter certifying the existence of a real and serious plan to form an economically viable business in France.
- Incorporate a legal entity with the local competent Registry of Commerce and Companies in France (RCS).
- Apply for French long-stay visa “Talent Passport” with the French Embassy or Consulate in application’s country of residence.
Residency
Arrive in France and apply for the residence permit within 3 months of validity of French long-stay visa.
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