# How much does it cost to set up a SASU in 2027, fees included?

Updated : 2026-10-22 · Source : https://legalrapide.fr/en/guides/sasu/cout-creation/

At current rates, setting up a SASU in mainland France costs at least **€223.56 incl. VAT** in legal fees: €33.83 for the greffe (commercial court registry), €19.33 for the beneficial ownership declaration and €142 excl. VAT for the legal notice. With a formalities provider who checks and files your application within 24 business hours (Rapide plan at €149 excl. VAT), the total is **€402.36 incl. VAT**.

## The item-by-item breakdown
| Item | Excl. VAT | Incl. VAT | Mandatory? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration with the greffe | – | €33.83 | Yes |
| Beneficial ownership declaration | – | €19.33 | Yes |
| SASU incorporation legal notice | €142.00 | €170.40 | Yes |
| LegalRapide Essentiel service | €0.00 | €0.00 | No |
| LegalRapide Rapide service | €149.00 | €178.80 | No |
| Capital deposit | depends on the bank | | Yes (the deposit, not a fixed fee) |
| Registered address service | depends on the provider | | No (your home can be the registered office) |

## The same calculation for the other legal forms
| Legal form | Greffe | Beneficial owners | Legal notice | Total incl. VAT with Essentiel (€0 excl. VAT) | Rapide option (+ €149 excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASU | €33.83 | €19.33 | €142 excl. VAT (€170.40 incl. VAT) | **€223.56** | €402.36 |
| SAS | €33.83 | €19.33 | €199 excl. VAT (€238.80 incl. VAT) | **€291.96** | €470.76 |
| EURL | €33.83 | €19.33 | €124 excl. VAT (€148.80 incl. VAT) | **€201.96** | €380.76 |
| SARL | €33.83 | €19.33 | €148 excl. VAT (€177.60 incl. VAT) | **€230.76** | €409.56 |
| SCI | €60.38 | €19.33 | €191 excl. VAT (€229.20 incl. VAT) | **€308.91** | €487.71 |

In La Réunion and Mayotte, the flat rate for the legal notice is higher (SASU: €167 excl. VAT).

## What is not a cost
The share capital remains the company's property: it is released to the company's account after registration. See [is share capital a cost?](/en/reponses/capital-social-cout-creation/)

## Example
A SASU in Lyon, registered office at the president's home, Essentiel plan (€0 excl. VAT): €33.83 + €19.33 + €170.40 + €0 = **€223.56 incl. VAT**, paid once. No subscription is required. With the Rapide option (filing within 24 business hours, + €178.80 incl. VAT): €402.36 incl. VAT.

## FAQ
**Is it possible to set up a SASU for €0?**
No: the service can be €0, but the legal fees (€223.56 incl. VAT at current rates) are still payable. See [setting up a company for €0](/en/reponses/creer-societe-0-euro/).

**Are setup costs deductible?**
Yes, they are company expenses, deductible from its profit.


## Sources
- [Service-public: cost of company formation 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 the share capital](https://entreprendre.service-public.gouv.fr/vosdroits/F32333)