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. Sources (2)
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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? Service-public
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Are setup costs deductible?
Yes, they are company expenses, deductible from its profit.
Written by Razvan Toma, founder of LegalRapide. How we check our figures · LinkedIn