How much permits cost to open in Paris
In Paris, the filings with a fixed government fee add up to about €0. 1 more are set by the space or the business, and 3 are free. Build-out, insurance and adviser costs are on top.
Company creation (one-stop formalities portal)
INPI, Guichet uniqueFrance, national
All company creations are filed online here; the registration gives the SIREN and SIRET numbers and the intra-EU VAT number follows from the tax office.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed online
Business tax account and VAT
Direction générale des Finances publiquesFrance, national
Open the professional space to file and pay VAT and business taxes online.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
EORI number for importing
Direction générale des douanesFrance, national
Requested online from French customs before the first import.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
Food establishment declaration
Direction départementale de la protection des populations (DDPP)France, national
Declared online before opening, for any business that prepares, handles or stores food of animal origin.
- Fee
- Free
- Filed
- Filed online
Guides for each business in Paris
Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.
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Get the plan for your business in Paris
This guide covers the city. Your exact address decides the county, the health district and the zoning. Placetta maps every filing for it, fills the official forms from your details, adds the deadlines and puts them up for your approval.
- The full list for your address, in filing order
- The official forms, filled line by line
- Renewal and inspection reminders