Should you set up a subsidiary or a branch to establish in France?
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Keypoint International
“A subsidiary is a company under French law, legally independent from its parent company. A branch remains an establishment of the foreign company. The choice depends on your strategy, your tax situation and the level of autonomy you want: we guide you towards the most suitable structure.”
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