France company formation allows global entrepreneurs access to one of the world's most important economies. France is politically and economically stable. According to 2007 Corruption Perceptions Index by Transparency International, France was ranked positively as the world's 19th least corrupt country.

100% foreign ownership is required for France company formation. A minimum of one director and one shareholder is required for France company formation using a limited liability company (SARL). They can be of any nationality and need not be resident in France. Corporate shareholders are permitted.

France has a wide network of double tax agreements with other countries, including China, India, Singapore, the UK and the US.

It is easy to open global corporate bank accounts to support France company formation. Healy Consultants works with internationally recognised banks such as HSBC, Standard Chartered and Citibank to provide corporate bank account services.

A French company is liable to pay a profits tax at rate of 34.33%.

A French company is also required to register for value added tax (VAT), for which the standard rate is currently 19.6%.

A minimum capital of 7,500 Euros (US$11,050) is required for France company formation. At least 1,500 Euros must be paid-up prior to France company formation. France ranks poorly as the world's 48th freest economy, and scores at 50% in terms of investment freedom and capital flows according to the 2007 Index of Economic Freedom by The Heritage Foundation.

Following France company formation, a register of directors and shareholders is available for viewing on a public register.

Following France company formation, it is necessary to submit an annual tax return and and financial statements to the relevant authorities.

France company formation is a relatively time consuming pricess. According to the World Bank's Doing Business 2008 Survey, France is the world's 31st easiest place to do business.