Before addressing the substantive aspects of corporate law and business organizations in France, the foreign investor should become acquainted with the classification of French business entities into sociétés commerciales and sociétés civiles, hereinafter respectively referred to as “commercial companies” and “civil companies.” There are two generic types of companies in […]
There are two generic types of companies in France: commercial companies and civil companies. The distinction between the two types of companies is important to make when considering, inter alia, the liability of the shareholders for the debts of the company. All companies, no matter what their purpose or activities, are […]
Before making or expanding an investment in France, foreign investors should inquire about the myriad of investment incentives available to investors in France, both French and foreign. The governmental policy behind such incentives is threefold: the creation of jobs, the maintenance of jobs through the reorganization or reorientation of industries […]
As a rule, the French government looks favorably upon foreign investments in France and, in many instances, facilitates such investments by providing various incentives in the form of grants, loans or special tax treatment. However, foreign investors should know that there is a certain degree of governmental intervention in foreign […]
An overview of some techniques used currently. Loan Restructuring global franchise with a return of capital We can implement the refinancing of existing debt to the tune of 70% of real estate collateral made, with a grace period of repayment of principal up to 15 years. This period is followed […]
Individuals bound by a civil partnership entered into abroad are exempt from inheritance tax in France. The first decision applying the exemption from inheritance tax in France to persons bound by a “civil partnership” under English law has been made. By the combined application of Articles 796-0 bis of the […]
