DSO Private Business Services
Thinking of investing in France—specifically in the Alpes-Maritimes?
Setting up a « foreign » company represents a strategic opportunity, but it requires in-depth knowledge of local specificities. We offer tailored support throughout the entire life of your business. By choosing to be supported by our DSO Business Services, you will gain access to a wide range of services.
For your business set-up project to be successful, it is essential to ensure a clear understanding and rigorous application of local regulations.
If you're looking to invest in real estate, we offer the benefit of our local market expertise and our knowledge of the legislation that applies to property in France
Our services help you apply the relevant rules in a way that avoids unexpected and excessive taxation.
The French social protection system is one of the most comprehensive in the world. Far from being just a cost, it is a true pillar of security.
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Turning to our « Business Services » department gives you the opportunity to benefit from comprehensive management of your interests, enabling an integrated and consistent approach.
Our services are personalized to offer a bespoke approach that responds directly to your goals and concerns. Acting as a central point of contact, we coordinate teams of professionals—such as lawyers and tax advisers—ensuring smooth communication and a harmonized global strategy.
We are your trusted partner, giving you access to integrated, personalized, and complete management of both your professional and personal ambitions and assets.
We provide expertise adapted to multicultural environments. We ensure coordination between local requirements and group-level standards: consolidated reporting in English, reconciliation with IFRS or US GAAP standards, adaptation of management tools, and implementation of procedures compatible with your head office’s systems and workflows. Our bilingual teams facilitate communication between local contacts and foreign teams. Thanks to our deep understanding of French regulatory obligations and our ability to understand international issues, we offer smooth, reliable, and strategic support—ensuring a successful and stress-free business set-up.
We help you run and
optimise your business
Compliance & set-up in France
For your business set-up project to be successful, it is essential to ensure a clear understanding and rigorous application of local regulations. Among these, accounting and tax obligations play a central role. Far from being a mere administrative formality, compliant accounting forms the foundation of your company’s long-term stability and credibility in France. The French accounting system is recognized for its structure and rigor. Accounting is closely tied to legal and tax requirements. Our role is to ensure, among other things, that every company seeking to establish itself in our region complies with these essential obligations.
Strict and transparent accounting provides legal security, a powerful management tool for making sound decisions, and a strong foundation of trust with your stakeholders (banks, clients, suppliers, and authorities).
We will be your strategic partner. We will ensure daily compliance, optimization, liaison with the authorities, and above all, provide ongoing strategic advice.
Business
Expanding your business in the Alpes-Maritimes offers many advantages. The appeal of the French Riviera lies not only in its quality of life—our region offers a wealth of opportunities, both in terms of the variety of potential business locations and the diversity of sectors represented, supported by a broad availability of recognized and qualified talent. An effective « Tech-Business » alignment. We give you the chance to explore growth opportunities through the support and connections offered by our business network.
Real Estate
If you’re looking to invest in real estate, we offer the benefit of our local market expertise and our knowledge of the legislation that applies to property in France—including rental income taxation and capital gains on property sales. We connect you with notaries, bankers, and legal advisers.
Tax
As a foreign investor in France, it is crucial to understand the potential challenges and opportunities relating to taxation—particularly in regard to capital gains, property ownership taxes, VAT, and income generated from certain real estate companies. Our services help you apply the relevant rules in a way that avoids unexpected and excessive taxation.
Our expertises
Business creation advice
- Choice of legal structure (SARL, SAS, etc.)
- Drawing up articles of association
- Registration formalities
- Assistance in obtaining administrative authorizations
Accounting and tax management
- Bookkeeping
- Preparation of tax returns (VAT, corporate tax, etc.)
- Tax optimization
- Payroll and social contribution management
Legal and social advice
- Labor law
- Corporate law
- Business contracts
Support with administrative procedures
- Bank account opening
- Obtaining financing
- Liaising with local authorities
Specificities of the Alpes-Maritimes
- In-depth knowledge of the local real estate market (Nice, Cannes, Antibes, etc.)
- Mastery of the tax specificities related to the region
- Network of local partners (lawyers, notaries, bankers, etc.)
Our strengths
- Expertise in international law
- Fluency in English
- Availability and responsiveness
- Personalized support
For individuals wishing to invest in real estate
Real estate investment advice
- Analysis of the local real estate market
- Help with finding real estate
- Evaluation of the profitability of investments
- Real estate financing advice
Tax advice
- Property tax returns
- Tax optimization (LMNP regime, etc.)
- Advice on real estate capital gains
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Social security & employment law
The French social protection system is one of the most comprehensive in the world. Far from being just a cost, it is a true pillar of security—for both your employees and you as a business owner. It is also a key factor in attracting and retaining the best talent.
However, the extent of this social protection (covering health, pensions, welfare, and unemployment) depends directly on the legal status of the business owner and the employment contracts of your staff.
In France, the level of social protection is determined by affiliation with one of the two main systems: the general social security scheme (Régime Général de la Sécurité Sociale) or the scheme for self-employed workers (Travailleurs Non-Salariés/TNS).
Payroll management and social declarations are complex tasks, governed by constantly evolving labor laws and collective agreements.
To guarantee full compliance and free you from this administrative burden, our firm provides a dedicated team of social law experts. Our service goes far beyond the simple issuance of pay slips.
By entrusting us with your payroll management, you ensure your business’s legal security, your employees’ satisfaction, and free up your time to focus on growing your business.