Actors of support for company creation
Verified 13 July 2026 - Entreprendre Service Public / (Prime Minister)
Creating a company requires rigorous preparation. Different support professionals may provide support at each stage of the project, as appropriate:
The public employment and integration operators, the consular chambers and the support networks are the first contacts to contact when you want to set up a company.
1Public employment and integration operators
Depending on the situation of the project leader, various public operators offer support for the creation or takeover of a company.
Jobseeker
If the company creator is a jobseeker, he can benefit from support offered by France Labor.
France Labor offers to everything jobseeker support dedicated to the creation and takeover of a company, allowing to explore the feasibility of the project, to structure it and to identify potential aid.
France Travail also makes available theStore Jobs, a portal that brings together the digital services of France Travail and those of its partners, which includes a space dedicated to company creation:
For contact France Travail :
The executives looking for work may also benefit from the services offered by theApec to prepare their company creation project.
The Apec offers in particular first interview to enrich his idea of company creation and a tailor-made support for company creation.
Aged 16 to 25
If the company creator is aged 16 to 25, he can benefit from the support offered by a local Mission.
The Local Missions are addressed to all young people aged 16 to 25 who encounter difficulties in accessing employment, training or autonomy.
To learn more about the role of local missions :
Example :
The Mission locale de Paris offers support dedicated to the creation of companies. This begins with participation in a " creative challenge workshop », essential prerequisite for access to a personalized follow-up of 2 to 6 months, renewable. This support aims to help project leaders transform their idea into a concrete entrepreneurial project, and then develop and sustain their company:
For contact the local mission :
With a disability
If the company creator is disabled, he can benefit from support offered by theAgefiph: titleContent. This accompaniment makes it possibleassess the feasibility of the project, structure its development and be directed towards appropriate financial and technical assistance. Support is available on the advice of a France Travail, Cap emploi or Mission local advisor.
For more information, it is possible to apply to the Agefiph :
2Consular Chambers
Depending on the nature of the activity of its project, it is possible to contact the competent consular chamber :
Commercial activity
The chamber of commerce and industry (CCI) supports project leaders wishing to create a company of nature commercial, industrial or of services.
In particular, the CCI can offer the following support:
- individual interview to take stock of his project
- support in the construction of its business model and its business plan
- help with the completion of its market research and financial forecasting
- briefings, workshops and training dedicated to company creation
- networking with partners (banks, accountants, support networks, etc.)
- testimonials from entrepreneurs and practical resources to prepare its creation
For contact the CCI :
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Craft activity
The chamber of trades and crafts (CMA) is the privileged interlocutor of project leaders wishing to create a company of nature artisanal.
The CMA offers the following support:
- personalized support to build your project with a specialized advisor
- information meetings and webinars on craft company creation
- training in company management and the preparation of its installation
- assistance in identifying regulatory qualifications or obligations related to his profession
- orientation towards adapted aid and partners to his project
Who shall I contact
Agricultural activity
The chamber of agriculture accompanies project leaders wishing to as a farmer or set up an agricultural company.
The Chamber of Agriculture offers the following accompaniments:
- first diagnosis of its installation project
- support to build your economic project
- training for future operators
- information on the conditions for setting up, the skills required and the aid available
- orientation to the Home Installation Point (PAI), which is the entry point for the agricultural installation pathway and allows you to benefit from personalized support
Who shall I contact
Liberal activity
There is no competent consular chamber in case ofliberal activity. Depending on the profession, the contacts are different:
- the professional orders for regulated professions (doctors, lawyers, architects, accountants, nurses, etc.)
- the trade unions or professional unions, such asUNAPL: titleContent :
Who shall I contact
3Networks to support company creation
Support networks can provide a support at every stage of a company creation project. The main support networks are:
Support networks | Proposed accompaniment |
|---|---|
BGE | Network that supports entrepreneurs at all stages of their project, theemergence of the idea the development of the company, through advice, training and adapted tools. |
France Initiative | Network that supports company creators by combining personalized support with loan of honorin order to facilitate the financing of the company project. |
Network Undertake | Network that offers a coaching by experienced heads of company, collective monitoring and, under certain conditions, a loan of honor for projects with job creation potential. |
France Active | Network that supports and finances entrepreneurs who develop projects with a social or territorial impact (companies of thesocial or solidarity economy or companies implanted in QPV) at different stages of their activity. |
FYI
Some support schemes are tailored to specific audiences, especially young people, women or people with disabilities.
Additional information is available on the Bpifrance Création website:
Several actors can contribute to the financing of a company creation project :
1Finding public funding
Bpifrance is the public investment bank. She supports company creators and buyers at each stage of their project, in particular by proposing financing, guarantee and support solutions.
Bpifrance intervenes in particular through:
- the bank loan guarantees in order to facilitate the obtaining of professional credit and to limit the personal guarantees requested by banks
- the Bourse French Tech Emergence, to support the early stages of the development of innovative projects (Grant aid of up to € 90 000 subject to conditions)
- the i-Lab Innovation Competition, which annually rewards company creation projects based on innovative technologies with financial aid and support
- of loans of honor digital, distributed by partner networks such as Adie, Initiative France, France Active or Réseau Entreprendre:
- the Loan of honor Solidarity
- the Loan of honor Creation-Reprise
- the Loan of honor Reinforcement
Bpifrance Création makes available « My Pass Crea », a free service for project leaders. This platform allows in particular to:
- Benefit from a personalized journey according to the progress of the project
- Access tools to realize your business plan, sound market research or its financial forecast
- to identify the financial aid to which the company creator may be entitled
My Pass Crea: the personalized path to create, take back or give away a company
2Get a bank loan
Banking institutions are the main interlocutor to finance a company creation project. They may offer the following services:
- business loans to finance start-up investments (equipment, vehicles, premises, etc.)
- cash loans to cover the initial operating needs
- solutions of leasing or financial lease for certain equipment
- tips on mounting the funding plan
The granting of a loan depends in particular on the soundness of the project, the repayment capacity of the company creator and the guarantees provided.
Please note
The bank may also support the company creator in opening a bank account. This approach is mandatory for businesses. For the individual entrepreneurs, it shall be compulsory only in certain cases, in particular in the case of commercial activity or, for micro-entrepreneurs, where the annual turnover exceeds EUR 10 000 for two consecutive calendar years.
3Explore other financing solutions
Funding may also be provided through alternative schemes, including:
- crowdfunding
- online investment platforms
- solidarity financing networks.
Consult our sheet for learn more about the search for company funding.
Depending on the needs of the project, several professionals can accompany the company creator in order to securing the legal, accounting and financial aspects of creation :
1Hire a public accountant for accounting aspects
The company creator can use a chartered accountant. A public accountant may, in particular, intervene in the following areas:
- Company Accounting : opening, organization, maintenance, monitoring and consolidation of accounts, preparation of annual accounts and provisional budgets
- Company Management : assistance in setting up a company, financial management consulting (cash, search for funding, advice of the company in case of difficulties, assessment of the company in case of assignment to a third party, partners, etc.
- Audit of the company : auditing of accounts in the case of a company buyback, for example, legal, fiscal, social and organizational auditing, with the exception of the statutory audit reserved for statutory auditors
- Trusted third party mission : it may draw up supporting documents for the company for which it works and which are necessary to obtain tax advantages (tax credit, reduction, etc.)
- Taxation : preparing tax returns, optimizing tax management, etc.
Some of the partner accountants Business Story network offer specific support mechanisms, including personalized appointments, advice on management and business development, as well as the identification of financing solutions:
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2Hire a lawyer for legal aspects
The company creator can also use a lawyer. This can be done at different stages of the project, including:
- Choice of legal structure : advice on the legal form best suited to the project, the objectives of the project leader and his personal situation
- Drafting and securing of documents : drafting of articles of association, partner agreements, commercial contracts, general terms and conditions (CGV)commercial leases or service contracts
- Protection of company interests : support for intellectual property (trademarks, designs, copyrights), confidentiality or competition
- Counsel in social law : support during the hiring of the first employees, drafting of employment contracts and advice on the employer's obligations
- Litigation Management : assistance in the event of a dispute with a client, supplier, partner, administration or employee, as well as representation before the courts when necessary
Please note
The use of a lawyer is not mandatory to set up a company, but it can be particularly useful when the project has a certain complexity (several partners, fundraising, regulated activityetc.).
For contact a lawyer :
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3Call a notary for the heritage aspects
The use of a notary is not mandatory to set up a company, but it can be recommended when the project involves heritage, real estate or family issues.
The notary may, in particular, intervene in the following areas:
- Acquisition or transfer of immovable property : support when buying a business premises or bringing a property to a business
- Organization and protection of heritage :: advice on the consequences of company creation on personal and family assets, as well as on the choice of appropriate protective devices
- Transmission or resumption of company : support during the transfer, donation or transmission of a company, particularly in a family setting
- Drafting of certain acts : establishment of authentic instruments where required by law or where the parties wish to give them greater legal certainty
FYI
The use of a notary is particularly recommended when the project concerns a family company, includes a significant real estate dimension, or requires reflection on the protection of personal assets or the preparation for company transmission.
For contact a notary :
Who shall I contact
Depending on the stage of the project and the needs of the company, the creator can integrate specialized structures offering support, hosting, shared services and access to a network of partners.
1Company incubators
The incubators mainly host innovative projects or projects with high development potential. As project leader with character innovative, it is therefore possible tointegrate a incubator. Their objective is to promote the transformation of an innovative idea into a sustainable company, by offering personalized support (training, conferences, mentoring, management, etc.) and a set of services adapted to the needs of the project (funding support, shared services, modular hosting, etc.).
There are many types of incubators:
- Public incubators known as « incubators » Lightweight »
- Private incubators
- Incubators attached to major schools (Centrale, HEC, Polytechnique, etc.)
- Incubators of large companies
- Local government incubators
- CEEI (European company and Innovation Center)
Many incubators are also part of theFrench Tech Mission ecosystemwhich brings together public and private stakeholders to foster the emergence and development of innovative start-ups throughout the country.
The French Tech Mission animates a network of « Capitales et de Communautés French Tech », present throughout the country, which constitute a gateway to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem. These organizations connect project leaders with incubators, accelerators, investors, higher education institutions, research organizations, major groups and public partners who can support them in the development of their company.
The French Tech Mission also implements several national programs to support start-ups with high growth potential, in particular by facilitating their relations with administrations, their visibility, their access to public services and their development in France and abroad.
Please note
To learn more about the different types of incubators, see factsheet related to France Travail incubators :
2Growth Accelerators
Accelerators accompany companies already set up with significant development potential. Unlike incubators, which operate mainly before or at the start of the activity, accelerators are aimed at companies with already validated their business model and wishing to accelerate their growth.
They offer the following services:
- strategic support individualized
- mentoring provided by experienced entrepreneurs and experts
- easy access to a network of investors, large groups and business partners
- support for commercial development, internationalization or fundraising
- training and workshops dedicated to growth issues.
Accelerators can be carried by public bodies, large companies, higher education institutions or private bodies.
Example :
In particular, Bpifrance Création offers several acceleration programs for PME: titleContent, ETI: titleContent and start-ups with high development potential:
3Nurseries of companies
The company nurseries host companies recently set up to promote the start-up and sustainability of their activity. Unlike incubators, they are not reserved for projects innovative and are accessible to companies from all sectors of activity.
They generally offer:
- professional premises at moderate cost (offices, workshops or workspaces)
- shared services (reception, secretariat, meeting rooms, equipment, etc.)
- personalized support in the first years of activity
- training, workshops and networking with other local entrepreneurs and partners
Incubators are most often managed by local authorities, consular chambers or economic development organizations. They enable young companies to reduce their operating costs while benefiting from an environment favorable to their development.
Please note
To find a company nursery adapted to your project, it is possible to get closer to local support organizations. For example, in Île-de-France, the CCI: titleContent directory all company incubators present in the region.
Company nurseries can take different forms according to the territories and the needs of entrepreneurs. In Île-de-France, we can mention:
- Station F in Paris : the largest incubator in the world specialized in the support of start-ups.
- Craft hotel and incubator of the CMA of Île de France : offer workshops for young craft companies in the region.
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