Think opening a concierge agency in France is too difficult? We did it!

We are the business consulting agency "Cabinet ROUZADE", based in Paris, working since 2020. Valeria Vygodnaya came to us to register company in France.

Valeria, a successful entrepreneur in the field of individual tourism, had been successfully running her business in the UK for several years. However, moving to France left her with a difficult choice: continue to operate with restrictions or officially register the company in France.

The feedback from her friends was alarming: “Don’t open a business in France – it’s too complicated!” However, Valeria understood that for long-term success she needed to legalize her business and adapt to local rules.

The main question is: what legal form should be chosen so that the business corresponds to its specifics and ensures strategic development?

Problems

Valeria faced the following problems:

1. Legal niceties. The French company registration system is very different from the British one. Understanding which form would be most beneficial for her business required consultation.
2. Language barrier: French was not her strong point, especially in legal and accounting matters.
3. Psychological pressure. Negative feedback from acquaintances reinforced her fears of the complexities of French bureaucracy.

By contacting Cabinet ROUZADE, Valeria wanted not only to register a company in France, but also to build a strategy that would allow her to scale the business without unnecessary costs.

What was done

Working with us, Valeria was able to:

1. Choose a suitable legal form. After analyzing its business and discussing its prospects, we registered the company as an SASU (Société par Actions Simplifiée Unipersonnelle). This form provided management flexibility and minimal start-up costs.
2. Open a bank account. We recommended a convenient online bank, helped her establish interaction with the bank and contribute the authorized capital.
3. Register your company. We helped collect documents for the business registration dossier and successfully registered the company within one week.
4. Access tax breaks. Valeria received tax breaks for new businesses, which reduced her costs.

Result

• Increase in turnover by 40% in the first year of operation.
• Valeria attracted new partners from the USA and expanded her client network.
• A year and a half after registering the company, Valeria received PRO status from her partner, a major American tour operator. This allowed her to offer her clients hotel reservations around the world on even more favorable terms.

You can find out more about her services on the official website of Valeria's company: carsons-concierge.com

Follow her concierge agency on Instagram: @carsons_travel_concierge

Video interview with the owner of the concierge agency:

"The Story of Opening a Successful Concierge Agency in France"

Valeria's recommendations for aspiring entrepreneurs:

1.  Don't be afraid of bureaucracy. The French system requires time and attention, but it has many benefits and advantages for small businesses.
2. Look for professionals. It is better to spend money on a consultant than to get bogged down in the intricacies yourself.
3. Be prepared for growth. Registering a company changes the way you think about business: it brings discipline, opportunities for scaling, and more serious partnerships.