# I am Swiss: can I set up a company in France?

Updated : 2026-10-24 · Source : https://legalrapide.fr/en/reponses/suisse-creer-societe-france/

Yes. Swiss nationals enjoy **freedom of movement**, like EU and EEA citizens: they can set up and run a company in France **without a residence permit**, whether they live in Switzerland or in France. The steps and fees are the same as for a French citizen: €223.56 incl. VAT in legal fees for a SASU in mainland France.

## What to plan for from Switzerland
- A registered office address in France (an approved domiciliation provider if needed).
- A euro bank account in the company's name, with a bank that accepts non-residents.
- If you work in both Switzerland and France, the applicable social security system is determined by the same rules as in the EU; have it checked before paying yourself.

## With LegalRapide
LegalRapide accepts founders who are EU, EEA and Swiss nationals, whether they live in France or abroad.

## Sources
- [Service-public: can a foreign national set up a business in France?](https://entreprendre.service-public.gouv.fr/vosdroits/F22494)
- [Your Europe: social security cover when working in several EU countries](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/work/unemployment-and-benefits/country-coverage/index_fr.htm)