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What is the difference between micro-entreprise and SASU?

✅ In brief


The micro-entreprise is a simplified regime for working alone. The SASU is a full company, with more formalities.


🧭 What you need to know


  • The micro-entreprise is simpler to create and manage, but it has caps and limits.
  • The SASU creates a separate company, with statuts, share capital (capital social) and stronger obligations.
  • The SASU may better match a structured or scalable project.
  • The micro-entreprise may be enough to test a simple activity.


🛠️ 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 expected turnover.
  • Startup expenses and investments.
  • The need to recover TVA.
  • The credibility expected by clients or partners.


⚖️ 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 micro-entreprise is simpler; the SASU is more structured. The choice depends on the project’s ambition and constraints.



Updated on: 06/07/2026

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