# How to set up a SARL in 2027, and how much does it cost?

Updated : 2026-10-22 · Source : https://legalrapide.fr/en/guides/sarl/

A SARL (private limited liability company) is set up with two to one hundred partners and freely set capital from €1, and is run by one or more managers (gérants); a majority manager is TNS (self-employed status), while a minority or equal-share manager is treated as an employee. At current rates, the mandatory legal fees for a SARL in mainland France come to **€230.76 incl. VAT** (greffe, beneficial owners declaration and legal notice). With LegalRapide's Essentiel plan, setup costs **€0 excl. VAT**: you only pay these legal fees.

## Who is it for?
**A good fit if**: You want a framework set by law, reassuring for a family business or partners who know each other.

**Good to know**: Less flexible than the SAS: share transfers are regulated and majority rules are set by law.

## Key features
| Point | SARL |
|---|---|
| Partners | Two to one hundred partners |
| Capital | Freely set, €1 minimum; at least 20% of cash contributions paid in at setup, the balance within 5 years |
| Management | One or more managers; a majority manager is TNS, a minority or equal-share manager is treated as an employee |
| Taxation | Corporate tax by default (income tax option possible under conditions for a family SARL) |
| Liability | Limited to contributions |

## Setup steps
1. Choose the name, business activity, registered office and amount of capital.
2. Draft the articles of association (with LegalRapide: generated from your answers).
3. Deposit the capital in a bank account in the name of the company being formed and obtain the certificate of deposit of funds.
4. Sign the articles of association.
5. Publish the legal notice of incorporation.
6. File the application with the guichet unique (one-stop online portal), which forwards it to the greffe, Insee, URSSAF and the tax office.
7. Receive the Kbis extract once the greffe has approved it.

## How much does it cost?
| Item | Current amount |
|---|---|
| Registration (greffe) | €33.83 |
| Beneficial owners declaration | €19.33 |
| Legal notice of incorporation (mainland flat rate) | €148 excl. VAT, i.e. €177.60 incl. VAT |
| LegalRapide service, Essentiel plan | **€0 excl. VAT** |
| **Total with the Essentiel plan** | **€230.76 incl. VAT** |
| Option: Rapide plan (+ €149 excl. VAT, filing within 24 business hours) | €409.56 incl. VAT |

Capital is not a cost: it stays with the company. See [is share capital a cost?](/en/reponses/capital-social-cout-creation/)

## FAQ
**What is the minimum capital for a SARL?**
€1. At least 20% of cash contributions must be paid in at setup, the rest within 5 years.

**How much does it cost to set up a SARL?**
€230.76 incl. VAT in legal fees in mainland France at current rates, plus any provider's service fee.


## Sources
- [Service-public: choosing a legal form](https://entreprendre.service-public.gouv.fr/vosdroits/F23844)
- [Service-public: cost of company setup formalities](https://entreprendre.service-public.gouv.fr/vosdroits/F37688)
- [Service-public: 2026 legal notice rates](https://entreprendre.service-public.gouv.fr/actualites/A18724)
- [Service-public: forming and depositing share capital](https://entreprendre.service-public.gouv.fr/vosdroits/F32333)