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In 2020, France brought in 1,215 investment projects<\/strong> from about 60 foreign countries. Whether they are setting up a company, establishing a subsidiary in France, buying out or taking over a business, nearly nine out of ten<\/strong> senior executives believe that France is an attractive destination for foreign investment. In January 2022, France and its 20,000 startups<\/strong> reached, three years early, their target of 25 unicorns. Something that might continue to attract investors from around the world…<\/span><\/p>\n Are you a foreigner wanting to invest in France?<\/strong> To develop your project in the country? First, you will need to define which immigration status is most appropriate for you. There are different types – the<\/span> immigration procedures<\/a> depend on this status and the nature of your project. To help you, here are some clarifications classified by situation.<\/span><\/p>\n Depending on the nature of your business creation project, you may be eligible, under certain conditions, for one of the four immigration statuses below:<\/span><\/p>\n These statuses have different requirements. They are detailed in the rest of this article.<\/span><\/p>\n In this case, the status to be prioritised is that of “innovative project holder”, regardless of the amount of your investment. Your project can be supported by the State (French Tech Label<\/strong>). The company and its manager then benefit from numerous advantages: support, financial support and incubators spread throughout the country.<\/span><\/p>\n To obtain the label, the project must be innovative<\/strong>: it must propose a new good\/service or a significant improvement to an existing good\/service. The project must also be recognised by the French Tech Label.\u00a0 In the context of the race for the “French unicorn”, obtaining this recognition remains very competitive, especially since the status of “innovative project holder” does not require a minimum investment amount.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0To obtain this status, you must <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n More info<\/span> here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Intended for large-scale projects<\/strong>, the Economic Investor<\/strong> status implies a high capital investment and the creation and\/or safeguarding of jobs.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are the criteria for obtaining this status: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n More info here<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n If your investment is between \u20ac30,000 and \u20ac300,000 and your project does not carry the French Tech Label, the status of business creator<\/strong> is the most appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are the criteria to be respected to be eligible for this status: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n More info<\/span> here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you plan to set up your own business or work as a liberal professional in France, you should consider the status of Entrepreneur\/independent professional<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are the criteria: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n More info<\/span> here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In the case of a group, company or foreign subsidiary setting up in France, its corporate officer or legal representative is eligible for the status of corporate officer<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are the requirements:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n More information<\/span> here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Managers of French companies who do not live in France can apply for a short-stay Schengen visa. This allows you to stay in France or in any other country in the Schengen area. If this is your case, and depending on your needs, you can opt for a visa valid for a single or multiple entry (circulation visa).<\/span><\/p>\n Maximum authorized duration of stay:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Conditions for obtaining the visa:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n More info<\/span> here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nCase 1: <\/span>you want to create a new legal entity in France<\/span><\/h1>\n
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Your project is innovative and labeled French Tech<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Your investment is at least \u20ac300,000<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Your investment is between \u20ac30,000 and \u20ac300,000<\/span><\/h2>\n
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You want to set up a one-person business or work as a liberal professional<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Case 2: <\/span>you want to create the French subsidiary of a foreign group<\/span><\/h1>\n
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Case 3: you live abroad and run a company in France<\/span><\/h1>\n
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