Company Formation
Set up SAS, SARL, SA, EURL or micro-entreprise with full registration.
- SAS / SARL
- Micro-entreprise
- RCS registration
Turnkey Solution
E-Commerce & Company Formation in France
Your partner for marketplace integration, SAS/SARL setup and digital business processes
From SAS formation to Amazon.fr integration and fulfillment – Zunapro offers a full range of services. Manage Cdiscount, Fnac and ManoMano from one dashboard.
- ✓ Reply within 24h
- ✓ Free discovery call
- ✓ Fixed pricing, VAT included
How It Works
- 01Step 1
Book a consultation
Our team assesses your goals and recommends the optimal legal form, marketplace strategy and tax compliance setup.
- 02Step 2
Fixed-price proposal
You receive a detailed offer covering company formation, VAT registration, marketplace onboarding and ongoing compliance.
- 03Step 3
Implementation & support
We handle entity setup, marketplace integration, Factur-X invoicing and provide continuous support.
Our Services
From formation to growth: we cover every step of your e-commerce journey in France.
Marketplace Integration
Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, Fnac, ManoMano – centralized multi-marketplace management.
- Amazon.fr FBA
- Cdiscount
- Fnac
E-Commerce Website
Online stores with Shopify, PrestaShop or WooCommerce, optimized for the French market.
- PrestaShop
- Shopify
- CB payment
E-Invoicing
Factur-X, Chorus Pro for B2G and compliance with the 2026 e-invoicing reform.
- Factur-X
- Chorus Pro
- Approved platforms (PA)
Accounting & Tax
VAT returns, corporate tax, financial statements and French accounting compliance.
- VAT 20%/10%/5.5%
- CIT 25%
- Financial statements
Storage & Logistics
Warehouses in France, Amazon FBA fulfillment and 3PL solutions.
- Amazon FBA France
- 3PL warehouses
- Returns management
Payment Systems
Carte Bancaire, Alma, PayPal, Apple Pay and installment payments.
- Carte Bancaire
- Alma BNPL
- SEPA
Shipping Integration
La Poste, Colissimo, Mondial Relay, Chronopost and delivery solutions.
- Colissimo
- Mondial Relay
- Chronopost
Virtual & Physical Office
Business domiciliation in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and across France.
- Paris domiciliation
- Business address
- Meeting rooms
Virtual Secretary
Professional phone answering, mail management and administrative services.
- Phone answering
- Mail management
- Admin support
Marketing & Sales
French SEO, Google Ads, Facebook Ads and content strategy.
- France SEO
- Google Ads
- Social media
Strategic Consulting
Advice on French market entry strategy, regulations and expansion.
- Market research
- Regulations
- Growth plan
France Business Information
VAT & Tax
VAT: Standard rate 20%, intermediate 10%, reduced 5.5%, super-reduced 2.1%
CIT: 25% (standard rate)
Micro-entreprise: Simplified regime up to €203,100 turnover (services: €83,600)
CIT: 25% (standard rate)
Micro-entreprise: Simplified regime up to €203,100 turnover (services: €83,600)
Legal Forms
- SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) – Most popular form, great statutory flexibility
- SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) – Limited liability company, 2-100 partners
- SA (Société Anonyme) – For large companies, min. capital €37,000
- EURL – Single-member SARL for solo entrepreneurs
- Micro-entreprise – Simplified regime for small entrepreneurs
Incentives
- JEI (Young Innovative Company) – Tax and social exemptions for innovative startups
- CIR (Research Tax Credit) – 30% tax credit on R&D expenses
- French Tech – Startup support ecosystem with BPI funding
- Urban Free Zone – Tax exemptions in designated areas
France: the essentials of doing business online
France is one of Europe's largest e-commerce markets, with its own card network (Cartes Bancaires), a dense pickup-point network and strict consumer and environmental rules. Selling online there means French-language pages, TVA-inclusive prices, CNIL-style cookie consent and, since September 2026, the ability to receive electronic invoices.
CurrencyEUR (€)
TVA · Standard rate20%
Reduced rates10% · 5.5% · 2.1%
Local domain.fr
Corsica and the overseas departments (DOM) apply their own special TVA rates, so a shop shipping there should not simply charge mainland rates.
Most used payment methods
- Carte Bancaire (CB)
- PayPal
- Apple Pay
- Pay in 3x or 4x (Alma, Oney, Scalapay, Klarna)
- Google Pay
- Wero
- Bank transfer (virement)
Main marketplaces
- Amazon.fr
- Cdiscount
- Leboncoin
- Vinted
- Fnac Darty
- ManoMano
- Back Market
- La Redoute
Main carriers
- Colissimo (La Poste)
- Chronopost
- Mondial Relay
- Relais Colis
- DPD France
- GLS
- Colis Privé
Mandatory pages and compliance
- mentions légales (LCEN)Every French business website must identify its publisher: company name and legal form, address, SIREN/RCS number, TVA number, a contact and the hosting provider.
- Cookies (recommandations CNIL)Non-essential trackers need prior consent; the CNIL requires refusing to be as easy as accepting, and simply continuing to browse does not count as consent.
- CGV + droit de rétractation (14 jours)Consumer sales need general terms of sale covering TTC prices, delivery, payment, warranties and the 14-day withdrawal right; online contracts must also offer an easy withdrawal function.
- Médiateur de la consommationEvery professional selling to consumers must offer a free consumer mediation scheme and show the mediator's name and contact details on its website and in its CGV.
- Facturation électronique + e-reportingSince 1 September 2026 every company must be able to receive e-invoices through an approved platform (plateforme agréée); issuing and e-reporting become mandatory for SMEs and micro-businesses on 1 September 2027.
What Zunapro sets up for France
- Via Stripe we set up Cartes Bancaires, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal, plus pay-in-3x/4x with Alma, Scalapay or Klarna.
- We build the legal page structure — mentions légales, CGV, privacy policy, mediator details — with SIREN, RCS and TVA number in the footer and a cookie banner with a "Tout refuser" button; the wording comes from you or your lawyer.
- Corporate websites in French (and other languages) on a .fr domain, with SSL, hosting, maintenance and support included.
- One panel for Amazon.fr through our Amazon integration, with Cdiscount, Fnac Darty, ManoMano or Leboncoin connected on request for stock, price and order sync.
France: frequently asked questions
- Do I need mentions légales on a French website?
- Yes. Every professional website published in France must identify its publisher: company name, legal form, address, SIREN/RCS, TVA number, publication director and host. Missing information can be fined. We build the page and footer structure; you or your lawyer supply the wording.
- Which payment methods do French shoppers expect?
- Bank cards on the Cartes Bancaires network dominate, followed by PayPal and mobile wallets such as Apple Pay. Paying in 3x or 4x (Alma, Oney, Scalapay, Klarna) is common for larger baskets, and Wero is arriving for online payments. Via Stripe we enable CB, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Klarna, Alma and Scalapay.
- Which marketplaces matter in France now that Rakuten is closing?
- Rakuten France (formerly PriceMinister) closes in 2026. The main channels are Amazon.fr and Cdiscount for general goods, Fnac Darty for culture and electronics, ManoMano for DIY and garden, Back Market for refurbished products, and Leboncoin and Vinted for second-hand. Our panel already covers Amazon; the others we connect on request.
- Can a non-EU company, for example from Turkey, sell to French consumers?
- Yes, but VAT applies from the first sale: imported parcels up to €150 can use the EU IOSS scheme, while goods stocked in France require French TVA registration, usually through a fiscal representative for non-EU firms. Since July 2026, low-value imports also carry a flat EU customs duty per item category.
Facts last reviewed: · General information only — not legal or tax advice.
Why Zunapro?
French Expertise
Team specialized in French commercial law, taxation and marketplaces.
Multi-Marketplace
Amazon.fr, Cdiscount, Fnac, ManoMano – all from one dashboard.
Full Compliance
VAT, Factur-X, Chorus Pro, GDPR – we handle all compliance.
French-Speaking Support
French-speaking team available for personalized guidance.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
Let’s Talk About Your Project
Contact us for a free consultation about your e-commerce project in France.
- Reply within 24h
- Free discovery call
- Fixed pricing, VAT included
Countries We Serve
Operating with local teams across 12 countries in Europe, the Americas and Asia
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