Can I create a company alone?

✅ In brief

To create a company alone, the most common forms are SASU or EURL. To operate alone without a separate company, there is also the sole proprietorship (entreprise individuelle, EI) or the micro-enterprise regime.

🧭 What you need to know

SASU and EURL are companies with a single shareholder or partner.
The micro-enterprise regime and sole proprietorship (entreprise individuelle, EI) allow you to carry out an activity in your own name without creating a separate company.

🛠️ How Leegal supports you

Leegal helps you structure the information required for creation: French legal form, directors, shareholders or partners, capital, registered office and activity.
Documents to sign and supporting documents to attach are prepared from your answers.
The process separates internal file elements from official formalities such as the legal notice, registry or beneficial owners.

🔎 Points to check

Compare simplicity, protection, social security regime and taxation.
Anticipate how the project may evolve if you want to bring in partners later.
Do not choose solely based on creation price.
Creating a company involves more documents than operating in your own name: articles of association, director, shareholders or partners, share capital, registered office and beneficial owners.
Some formalities trigger mandatory official fees that do not depend on Leegal.
A setup with several shareholders or partners, a specific contribution or a regulated activity may require professional advice.

⚖️ Limits to know

Leegal is not a law firm or an accounting firm.
The platform provides an assistant, templates, a formalities service and, where necessary, referral to professionals.
For a personalized legal, tax, social security or accounting question, it is recommended to seek advice from a qualified professional.

📌 Key takeaway

Leegal makes company preparation easier, but structural decisions must be reviewed carefully before filing.

Updated on: 06/07/2026

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