What is the role of the président in a SASU or SAS?

✅ In brief

The président represents the SASU or SAS and acts for the company within the limits set by the statuts and by law.

🧭 What you need to know

• Every SASU or SAS must have a président.
• The président often signs important acts and represents the company toward third parties.
• The statuts can organize certain powers and decision-making rules.
• The président can be a natural person or, in some cases, a legal person.

🛠️ How Leegal supports you

• Leegal helps you understand the wording shown during the creation process and prepare a clearer file.
• The flow can organize information, documents and points to watch, but it does not replace a personalized review.
• If your situation is specific, it is still preferable to ask a chartered accountant, a lawyer or another qualified professional for advice.

🔎 Points to check

• The identity of the président.
• Their powers in the statuts.
• Any remuneration.
• The responsibilities attached to the role.

⚖️ Limits to know

• Leegal is not a law firm or an accounting firm.
• Leegal explains the options and helps prepare formalities, but does not choose for you.
• Tax, social security or personal asset consequences can depend on your actual situation.

📌 Key takeaway

The président is a central role in a SASU or SAS; their identity and powers must be clear.

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Updated on: 08/07/2026