France — Italy

Setting up in France or Italy

With offices in Paris and Milan, we support executives and SMEs growing their business across the Alps. Our bilingual team masters both regulatory frameworks and ensures seamless service continuity between the two countries.

Where are you looking to expand:

France is the leading destination for Italian investment in Europe. Setting up requires mastery of French corporate law, the tax regime (CIT, VAT), labour regulations and the specifics of French accounting standards.

Setting up a French entity

SAS, SARL, branch or representative office: we advise on the optimal legal form and manage all formalities with the Commercial Registry, tax authorities and social bodies.

French taxation and VAT

VAT registration, CA3 returns, corporate income tax, tax package (2065), transfer pricing and application of the Franco-Italian tax treaty to avoid double taxation. Relations with the French tax authorities.

French payroll and labour law

Payroll processing compliant with French law, DPAE, monthly DSN, collective agreement management and support for posted or expatriate executives. Labour law compliance, employee onboarding, registration with social security bodies, and selection of pension and insurance providers.

Accounting and digital tools

Bookkeeping under French GAAP, accounts review and support with consolidated reporting for the Italian parent company. We also cover invoicing services, administrative monitoring and the selection of banking institutions.

Italy is France's second-largest trading partner. Opening a subsidiary, branch or permanent establishment in Milan or in Rome requires precise knowledge of Italian corporate law, local taxation and social obligations.

For these projects, we can direct companies to the resources of the Italian Trade & Investment Agency (ICE), the official Italian agency, or connect them with MMVN, our Italian collaborator.

Choosing the legal structure

S.r.l. or S.p.A. (equivalents of SARL/SA), branch (Stabile organizzazione) or commercial representation: we analyse the most suitable form for your activity and tax objectives.

Italian taxation and intra-EU VAT

Italian VAT number (Partita IVA), periodic filings, permanent establishment (PE), transfer pricing, Franco-Italian tax treaty and relations with the Italian tax authorities: we handle all fiscal compliance.

Italian payroll and labour law

Local hiring under Italian collective agreements (CCNL), payroll management, INPS/INAIL contributions and bilingual HR support.

Accounting and group reporting

Bookkeeping under the Italian chart of accounts, tax returns, IFRS or French GAAP conversion for group consolidation.

Our international expansion services

Support for subsidiary or branch creation
VAT registration and fiscal representation
Bilingual French-Italian accounting
Payroll management in both countries
Consolidation and group reporting
Transfer pricing and documentation
Application of the Franco-Italian tax treaty
Support for expatriate executives and employees
Statutory audit of French subsidiaries
Legal and international tax structuring advice

Planning to expand? Let's talk.

Our Paris and Milan teams are available to analyse your situation and propose a tailored approach.