DOKANFI · ENGLISH-SPEAKING SUPPORT · FRANCE & INTERNATIONAL
Start a business in France as a foreign entrepreneur
Business planning and English-speaking administrative guidance for international founders who want to establish or develop a business in France.


Business formation and financial planning support for founders in Paris, Marseille and across France.
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Business planning before company registration
A successful launch starts with a clear business model, realistic costs and cash flow. Dokanfi helps international founders organize their plans and prepare financial information for informed decisions.
What we help you prepare
- Business plans and financial forecasts
- Start-up costs, operating budget and cash flow scenarios
- Administrative checklists and document organization
- Management reporting and invoicing processes
- Coordination with qualified French accounting and legal partners
Which company structure should you choose?
SAS, SASU, SARL, sole trader and other structures serve different needs. Liability, governance, tax and social consequences must be assessed in light of your circumstances by qualified professionals. Dokanfi supports the financial comparison and organization of the decision.
Can foreigners create a business in France?
Possibilities and requirements depend on your nationality, residency or immigration status, activity and planned structure. We can help define the questions and organize a referral to the relevant professional.
Support after incorporation
We can continue with management budgets, cash flow monitoring, process improvements, financial dashboards and introductions to accounting partners for regulated services.
Why choose Dokanfi?
International finance experience, practical coordination, and clear communication in English. We help you structure your project and connect with qualified partner professionals when specialist regulated work is required.
Frequently asked questions
Can a foreigner start a company in France?
Foreign nationals can sometimes establish a company in France, but the requirements depend on nationality, immigration status, activity and business structure. We help prepare the financial plan and coordinate with appropriate specialists.
Can you help if I do not speak French?
Yes. Dokanfi offers English-speaking financial and administrative coordination, including document preparation and introductions to qualified accounting or legal professionals.
Do you provide French accounting services?
Dokanfi is not itself a registered French accounting firm. Regulated accounting work is undertaken directly by selected appropriately qualified partners.
Do you help clients in Paris and Marseille?
We support clients in Paris, Marseille and across France, including remote consultations. Any in-person meeting is subject to confirmation.
Discuss your situation
Tell us whether you are an individual or company, where you are based and what you need to achieve in France.
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Dokanfi provides financial consulting and administrative assistance. Any regulated accounting, tax and legal services are carried out independently by the relevant qualified professionals.
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