TL;DR
A micro-entreprise cannot be converted into a company: it is a sole proprietorship. To move to a company, you set up the company, then declare the closure of the micro-entreprise on the guichet unique (the single online filing portal), or you contribute your business (clientele, equipment) to the company, which may require a valuation. Sources (2)
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The steps
- Choose the form (SASU, EURL…) and set up the company.
- Decide what happens to the sole proprietorship: closure, or contribution of the business to the company.
- Declare the closure of the micro-entreprise on the guichet unique.
- Inform your customers, change bank account and invoicing number.
When to do it
Most often when turnover approaches the micro regime ceilings, or when you have high expenses that the micro regime does not let you deduct.
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