What is a legal notice?

✅ In brief

A legal notice is an official publication that informs third parties of the creation, modification or closure of a company.

When creating a company, this publication is generally mandatory.
Its cost depends in particular on the French legal form, department and content of the notice.
When creating a company, publication of a legal notice is generally mandatory.
The cost depends in particular on the French legal form, department and content of the notice.
Once published, a publication certificate is issued. It must be added to the registration 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.

Check the published information: company name, registered office, capital, director and corporate purpose.
Keep the publication certificate.
Include this cost in mandatory official fees.
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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