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Which legal form should I choose when creating alone?

✅ In brief


When creating alone, common options include micro-entreprise, entreprise individuelle (EI), SASU and EURL.


🧭 What you need to know


  • The micro-entreprise is often simple for testing an activity.
  • The EI may suit an activity carried out in your own name.
  • The SASU or EURL create a separate company.
  • The choice depends on expected turnover, expenses, TVA, remuneration and the level of structure wanted.


🛠️ 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


  • Creating quickly or structuring for the long term.
  • Having many expenses or few expenses.
  • Whether or not to charge TVA.
  • Requesting professional advice if the choice involves a lot of money.


⚖️ 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


Creating alone does not automatically mean choosing the micro-entreprise: you need to compare simplicity, costs and planned evolution.



Updated on: 06/07/2026

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