Is Novo available for business in France?

By Morten Andersen, cofounder of Business Bank Index
Reviewed by Fredrik Filipsson · Last reviewed 14 May 2026
Availability

Novo for business in France: Not available

Key eligibility
Requires a United States registered business with a United States address, Social Security number and United States phone number
Non resident position
Owners must reside in the United States. A company registered only in France does not qualify
Local currency support
No euro account and no French IBAN. United States dollar checking only
Headline monthly fee
Not applicable in France, the account is not offered to French businesses
Availability and fees as of 14 May 2026Last reviewed 14 May 2026

General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.

No. As of 14 May 2026, Novo serves businesses registered in the United States whose owners reside in the United States. It does not offer a business account to a company registered in France, and it does not provide a euro account or a French IBAN. A France registered business cannot open Novo. Verify the current position with the provider.

Does Novo serve business customers in France?

No. As of 14 May 2026, Novo is a United States business banking platform that opens accounts only for businesses registered in the United States, with the account held through its United States banking partner. The application asks for a United States address, a Social Security number and a United States phone number, none of which a France only business would have. Confirm the current position with the provider.

Eligibility for businesses in France

Because Novo requires a United States registered entity such as an LLC, partnership or corporation, plus United States residency and identification, a business registered solely in France does not meet the eligibility criteria as of 14 May 2026. A French founder who also operates a United States registered company may qualify under the United States rules, but the French entity itself cannot open the account. Verify with the provider

What it costs locally

Novo does not publish France pricing because it does not offer the account to French businesses. As of 14 May 2026 its United States business checking is marketed with no monthly fee, but those terms apply to United States registered businesses only and are not available in France. As of 14 May 2026

What local users report

There are no France specific user reports because Novo does not onboard France registered businesses. Users discussing Novo are generally United States based small businesses and sole proprietors as of 14 May 2026.

Novo does not offer a business account for a company registered in France as of 14 May 2026, and serves United States registered businesses with United States resident owners only. Verify directly with the provider. Providers confirmed available in France are listed on the France country guide.

Questions about Novo in France

Is Novo available for business in France?
No. As of 14 May 2026, Novo serves businesses registered in the United States with owners resident in the United States. It does not offer a business account to a company registered in France. Verify the current position with the provider.
Can a French company open a Novo account?
As of 14 May 2026, Novo requires a United States registered business and a United States address, plus a Social Security number and a United States phone number for the application. A company registered only in France would not meet these requirements. Confirm with the provider.
Does Novo offer a euro account in France?
No. As of 14 May 2026, Novo provides a United States dollar business checking account through its United States banking partner. It does not offer a euro account or a French IBAN. Verify with the provider.
What can a France based founder use instead of Novo?
As of 14 May 2026, founders who need a business account for a company registered in France can review providers confirmed to serve France on the France country guide. Check current terms with each provider.

Availability, fees, and eligibility change. This page was last reviewed on 14 May 2026. Confirm the current position with Novo before applying.

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