What structure for your activity
There is no single right answer. The choice depends on your starting budget, your personal situation and the level of credibility you want to display to your customers. Here are the three most common options for freelancers.
Maximum simplicity.
Sole proprietorship
Practice in your own name, without founding a company.
- + Zero capital, immediate start
- + Reduced formalities
- - Unlimited liability on personal assets.
- - Less B2B credibility
Light start
SARL-S
Simplified limited liability company.
- + Capital from 1 €
- + Limited liability
- + Ideal for starting alone
- ~ Mandatory associated manager
Established activity
SARL
Reference structure for a consulting activity.
- + Limited liability
- + Strong customer credibility & banks
- + External manager possible
- ~ Minimum capital €12,000
Average time
2–4 weeks
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Authorization
Required
Most activities
Procedures
100% online
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