Startups & international teams
Founders need reliable figures, reporting for investors and board members, and a clear view of French tax incentives. AMBS Expertise Comptable supports startups in English, from incorporation to the first rounds of financing.
Setting up a company in France → Accounting and tax for startups →
Bookkeeping, monthly or quarterly closing, and annual accounts for your shareholders and your bank.
Dashboards, cash-flow forecasts and runway follow-up, explained in English for founders and board members.
Accounting for capital increases, cap table follow-up and, for the companies whose accounts we keep, the related corporate formalities.
Payslips, monthly social declarations (DSN), hiring and leaving formalities. Employment contracts are prepared with your lawyer.
France offers several schemes for companies investing in research and innovation. Eligibility is assessed case by case and requires solid documentation, which we help you prepare and keep up to date.
| Scheme | In short |
|---|---|
| Research tax credit (CIR) | A tax credit calculated on eligible research and development expenses.[1] |
| Innovation tax credit (CII) | For SMEs designing prototypes or pilot installations of new products. Standard rate of 20% for expenses incurred since 1 January 2025; scheme extended until 31 December 2027.[2] |
| Young innovative company (JEI) status | For companies that meet all of the following: fewer than 250 employees; less than eight years old; research expenses of at least 20% of tax-deductible expenses (for financial years closed from 1 March 2025); at least 50% of the capital held on a continuous basis by individuals or by certain investors; and a genuinely new activity.[4] Eligible companies can apply an exemption from employer social insurance and family allowance contributions on the pay of staff involved in research and development, within set limits and for up to seven years from the creation of the establishment.[3] Local tax exemptions (property tax and business property tax) for JEI have been extended to 31 December 2028.[4] Related statuses exist for university spin-offs (JEU), growth companies (JEC) and impact innovation companies (JEII), with their own conditions.[3] |
| Founder and employee share warrants (BSPCE) | A way to involve your team in the company's growth. Eligibility and tax treatment depend on specific conditions, which we review with you. |
Calls, emails and reports in English. Official filings are made in French, and we explain each document before you sign it. Your file is handled directly by Sophia Samb, French chartered accountant (expert-comptable), with a written engagement letter setting out the scope of work and fees before we start.
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Official sources (consulted on 10 October 2026). This page provides general information and does not replace advice tailored to your situation. Rules may change, in particular with the 2027 Finance Act.
