Set-up · Formalities

Setting up your creator business: sort out the formalities before opening the one-stop shop.

The one-stop shop centralises the formalities for setting up, amending and winding up a business. It does not replace the need to prepare your project, make choices or provide supporting documents.

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Centralised administrative procedures

INPI one-stop shop

Individual project

Self-employed or micro-enterprise status to be checked

Business project

Enhanced preparation

The preparation stages

Sort out any potential stumbling blocks before you start entering data.

Describe the exact nature of your creator business and check the relevant professional regulations, insurance requirements and any necessary licences.
Choose a structural framework after comparing your options; don’t opt for a tax regime without understanding its implications.
Prepare the company’s address, the details of the relevant people and the supporting documents requested.
For a company, organise the articles of association, share capital, directors and beneficial owners before filing.

After submission

Registration doesn’t mark the end of the launch: the initial obligations must be planned.

Prepare invoices, client information, contracts and appropriate insurance cover.
Note down social security and tax deadlines, any VAT due and the CFE in a calendar.
Keep your documents and check any messages received whilst processing the formalities.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions before submission

Practical answers to help you prepare your approach without confusing general information with personalised advice.

Does the one-stop shop replace all your points of contact?
No. It centralises the submission of formalities, but it does not replace checking the specific rules applicable to your creator business, nor does it replace legal, tax, employment or accounting advice tailored to your situation.
Can I start the process if I don’t have all the details yet?
It’s best to prepare your choices and supporting documents before submitting your application. A poorly described activity, an imprecise address or an option selected without verification may result in corrections and delay processing.
Are the same documents required for all creative projects?
No. The required documents depend on the business activity, the chosen legal form, the registered address and the people involved. For a company, the articles of association, share capital and beneficial owners are among the key areas to consider in advance.
What should you do after submitting your application?
Keep proof of filing, monitor messages relating to the case and prepare for the business’s initial obligations: invoicing, insurance, declarations and applicable deadlines.

Reliability and method

Sources you can rely on.

This factsheet simplifies general information to help you prepare a comparison. It is not a substitute for legal, tax, employment or accounting advice tailored to your situation.

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