Is capital deposit mandatory?

✅ In brief

Capital deposit is mandatory for several commercial companies, including SAS, SASU, SARL and EURL.

The funds are deposited into a blocked account in the name of the company being formed.
A certificate of funds deposit is then issued and must be attached to the creation file.

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.

Open the deposit account with an accepted institution.
Check the company name and amount deposited.
Keep the certificate for the registration file.
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.

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.

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

Updated on: 06/07/2026

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