Information about small French companies
There are a various structures for companies in France, each
being adapted to the size and reason of the companies existance.
Common company structures
- E.I. "Entreprise individuelle" is a One-Man Business
- E.U.R.L."Entreprise Unipersonnelle à Responsabilité Limitée which is a Private Limited Company under Sole Ownership
- S.A.R.L. "Société à Responsabilité Limitée" which is a Limited Liability Company
Within the above mentionned types of companies, there are also various types, depending on the
activity. There are legal definitions concerning which type is imposed up on the company or person.
- Artisan, generally craftsmen. No more than 10 employees
- Libéral, generally Doctors, Lawyers or consultants
- Commerçant, generally tradesmen
Related information and links
Artisan Anglais is a comprehensive website offering information about registered artisans working in France who speak English. There are builders, plumbers, electricians, gardeners, carpenters, property maintenance companies,
swimming pool installers and many more.
Artisans
In France, self-employed skilled tradesmen are called "Artisans",
there more than 700,000 such people and hence as many companies. FranceArtisans
is an excellent site, providing much information and links. It is an
ideal place to begin contacting these small French companies.
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