Supporting international companies in their setup process

If you’re an international company looking to establish your business in Nantes or Saint-Nazaire, our team is here to simplify the process and guide you through all the specific procedures related to foreign business establishment.

We provide support and help connect you with the right experts to handle the following key steps:

1. Legal professionals

For assistance with:

• Choosing the most appropriate legal structure for your business
• Registering your company with the Registre du Commerce et des Societés (RCS)
• Declaring your company’s address in France
• Obtaining an VAT number
• Ensuring compliance with local, environmental, and industry-specific regulations

2. Financial and accounting partners

We connect you with:

• Professionals for opening a business bank account
• Certified accounting firms

3. Social security and labor administration

For guidance on:

• Registering with the URSSAF (the French social security authority)
• Affiliation with the appropriate social security scheme for employees
• Authorization to hire foreign employees
• Joining a retirement and welfare scheme

I developed close connections in Nantes with the Neopolia industrial network, which introduced me to Nantes Saint-Nazaire Développement and the regional agency Solutions&Co. They supported us in setting up Farra Marine France and provided valuable services.

4. Organizations Specialized in International Business Development

• CCI Nantes St-Nazaire
• International Ouest Club
• Région Pays de la Loire
• Solutions & Co et son Club des Entreprises à capitaux étrangers
• NBSO (Pays Bas) Netherlands Business Support Office
• AWEX (Wallonie-Belgique) Agence Wallonne d’aide à l’Export
• CAFANA (Allemagne) Club d’Affaires Franco-Allemand Nantes Atlantique
• Maison des Etats-Unis et Association Nantes-Seattle
• CCEF Pays de la Loire (Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur)
• Business France
• BPI France