What documents are needed to create a company?

✅ In brief

The required documents vary depending on the company, but a file often contains the articles of association, appointment of the director, registered address and supporting documents for the people concerned.

🧭 What you need to know

It may also include a declaration of non-conviction, a certificate of capital deposit, a beneficial ownership declaration and a legal notice publication certificate.
Leegal shows you the expected list based on the information entered.
You should also plan for identity documents of the relevant directors and shareholders or partners, as well as specific supporting documents in case of a regulated activity.
Leegal shows you the list of documents to provide depending on your file.

🛠️ 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

Identity of directors and shareholders or partners.
Registered office address.
Share capital and any deposit.
Specific documents if the activity is regulated.
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.

⚖️ 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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