Company Formation and International Expansion Lawyer in Paris
Maître Zied El Air, a lawyer at the Paris Bar, supports entrepreneurs, start-ups and foreign groups in forming their company in France, in its legal structuring, its financing and its international expansion. The firm provides advice and drafting, from incorporation through to growth transactions.
Company formation in France
Choice of legal form: SAS, SASU, SARL
Advice on the most appropriate legal structure (SAS, SASU, SARL, EURL or other form) according to the company’s objectives, the split of share capital, the social security regime of the managers and growth prospects, taking into account the tax and social security implications.
Articles of association, shareholders’ agreement, managers and shareholders
Drafting of articles of association and shareholders’ agreements, setting out the rules of governance, the rights and obligations of shareholders, decision-making procedures, exit clauses and dispute resolution. Support for managers in organising their powers, remuneration and liability.
French subsidiary of a foreign company and branch
Support for foreign companies wishing to establish themselves in France: choice between forming a subsidiary (a company governed by French law) and opening a branch, registration formalities, appointment of representatives, relations with the parent company and compliance with French obligations. The firm advises in particular Tunisian and Mediterranean groups developing an activity in France or in Europe.
Start-ups and fundraising
- Preparation of investment files: support in building solid files for investors, including the relevant legal documents;
- Negotiation with investors: assistance during negotiations to reach balanced terms, ensuring protection of the founders’ interests and the long-term future of the company;
- Structuring of funding rounds: advice on structuring fundraising, the split of share capital and employee incentive mechanisms;
- Regulatory and contractual compliance: general terms of sale, service agreements, partnership agreements and GDPR compliance.
International expansion
- Development in new markets: advice on the legal aspects of expanding the business, in France and internationally, including compliance with local regulations and protection of intellectual property rights in the targeted jurisdictions;
- Strategic partnerships and joint ventures: negotiating and drafting partnership or joint venture agreements, ensuring protection of the company’s interests;
- Team mobility: support in international employment law (secondment, expatriation, work authorisations).
This tailored support allows companies to concentrate on their development, with confidence that the legal aspects are handled professionally and proactively by Maître Zied El Air. Contact the firm to present your project.