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France Talent Passport – Business Creation

French “Talent Passport – Business Creation” is a program offered to foreign company founders from outside the EU, the EEA or Switzerland who plan to set up a company in France. Subject to the nature, characteristics and duration of the proposed project, the “Talent Passport – Business Creation” residence permit will be granted for a duration from 1 to 4 years in maximum on a renewable basis.

France Talent Passport – Business Creation Benefits

Residency and Family Inclusion

  • Right to live, work, study in France.
  • Dependents (Spouse & Children under 18).

Travel and Quality of Life

  • Free access to high standard Public Education and  Healthcare System.
  • Free mobility within Schengen Area for a period of up to 6  months per year.

Ease of Acces

  • Renewable residence permit up to 4 years.
  • No language pre-requirement.
  • Pathway to obtaining Permanent Resident or Citizenship  after 5 years of residence in France.
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France Talent Passport – Business Creation Requirements

  • Qualification corresponding to a Master’s degree or  equivalent, or at least 5 years of commensurate professional  experience.
  • Existence of a real and serious plan to form an economically  viable business in France.
  • Investment of at least EUR 30,000 in the planned business.
  • Sufficient annual financial means corresponding to the latest statutory national minimum wage (SMIC) in France.

France Residency Investment Visa Options

Business Creation

  • Submit a solid business plan including economic assessment and local market analysis.
  • Open a corporate bank account in France for capital injection.
  • Incorporate a legal entity in France.

France Talent Passport – Business Creation Process

Processing time 3 Months

Due Diligence And Application

Open a corporate bank account in France for investment capital injection.

Approval And Investment

  1. Complete the procedure of DRIEETS for obtainment of a  letter certifying the existence of a real and serious plan to  form an economically viable business in France.
  2. Incorporate a legal entity with the local competent Registry of Commerce and Companies in France (RCS).
  3. Apply for French long-stay visa “Talent Passport” with the French Embassy or Consulate in application’s country of residence.

Residency

Arrive in France and apply for the residence permit within 3 months of validity of French long-stay visa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The “French Talent Passport – Business Creation” is a residence permit for non-EU entrepreneurs to start businesses in France, valid from 1 to 4 years and renewable.

Eligibility for the “French Talent Passport – Business Creation” includes holding a Master’s degree or equivalent, 5 years of relevant experience, a viable business plan approved by DRIEETS, a legal entity in France, and a minimum investment of EUR 30,000.

Algerian nationals are ineligible for the “French Talent Passport – Business Creation” due to the French-Algerian Agreement.

Applicants must be over 18 years old, while dependent children included must be under 18.

There are no medical requirement for applying for the “French Talent Passport – Business Creation.”

The “French Talent Passport – Business Creation” permits a stay in France from 1 to 4 years based on the business project, with the possibility of renewal.

The “French Talent Passport – Business Creation” is a residence permit for non-EU entrepreneurs to start businesses in France, valid from 1 to 4 years and renewable.

Benefits of the “French Talent Passport – Business Creation” include a renewable permit, work authorization in France, free movement within the Schengen zone for up to 6 months annually, access to public education and healthcare, and a potential path to permanent residency or citizenship after 5 years.

Applicants must have an annual income at least equal to the French national minimum wage (SMIC).

A minimum investment of EUR 30,000 is required for the “French Talent Passport – Business Creation.”

Application steps for the “French Talent Passport – Business Creation” include opening a corporate bank account in France, obtaining a business viability letter from DRIEETS, incorporating a legal entity, applying for a visa at a French embassy or consulate, and obtaining a residence permit in France.