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Best business accounts for LLC and Corporations in France

Snapshot

Companies in France, such as a SARL, SAS, SASU or EURL, must hold a dedicated business account, and need to deposit share capital when forming. Providers such as Qonto, Revolut Business and Shine accept France registered companies, and Qonto and some banks handle the capital deposit. Traditional banks add lending and branch support.

Suits LLC and Corporations best
Depends on needs. Qonto suits companies that want a capital deposit and accounting exports, Revolut Business suits international companies, and traditional banks suit those needing lending.
Typical monthly fee
About EUR 9 to EUR 50 a month for company plans, plus any capital deposit fee, as of 18 March 2026.
Non resident position
Possible with full checks. Most providers need a France registered company and may ask for a local director or address. Unclear cases, verify with the provider.
Providers that fit
Several. At least five providers accept registered companies in France.
Fees and features as of 18 March 2026Last reviewed 18 March 2026

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

A company in France, whether a SARL, SAS, SASU or EURL, must keep a dedicated business account, and must deposit its share capital during formation to receive the certificate needed to register. Qonto, Revolut Business and Shine accept France registered companies, and Qonto and several banks provide the capital deposit service. Traditional banks such as BNP Paribas and Société Générale add lending, branch support and trade services. Fees and features below are shown as of 18 March 2026, so confirm current terms with the provider.

What LLC and Corporations in France need from a business account

Companies need a dedicated account by law, a way to deposit share capital at formation, and tools to run a team and report cleanly. The features that matter most are a capital deposit service for incorporation, multiple cards with spend controls, accounting and invoicing integrations, and multi currency where the company trades abroad. Online providers cover formation, cards and accounting well, while traditional banks lead on lending, overdraft and trade finance.

Qonto
French provider built for companies and freelancers, with invoicing, accounting exports and capital deposit. Limited cash handling.
Best for
Capital deposit and accounting
Monthly fee
From about EUR 9 a month
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Revolut Business
Strong multi currency accounts and expense tools for international work. Support is mainly in app.
Best for
International companies
Monthly fee
Free tier, paid plans from about EUR 10 a month
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Shine
French provider with simple onboarding and admin assistance for new businesses. Limited cash handling.
Best for
Small companies
Monthly fee
From about EUR 7.90 a month
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These providers accept LLC and Corporations in France. Fees and eligibility shown as of 18 March 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.

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Questions about banking for LLC and Corporations in France

Does a French company need a dedicated business account?
Yes. A company such as a SARL, SAS, SASU or EURL must keep a dedicated account separate from personal money, and must deposit its share capital during formation to receive the certificate needed to register. Confirm the current requirements with a qualified adviser. This is general information, not advice.
Can I deposit share capital with these providers?
Qonto and several banks offer a capital deposit service that issues the certificate needed to register the company. Not every provider offers this, and the fee and timing vary, so confirm the capital deposit process and cost with the provider before you start.
Can a company get multiple cards with spend limits?
Yes. Providers such as Qonto and Revolut Business offer multiple cards with per card spend limits and approval controls, usually on paid plans. The number of free cards and the cost of extra cards vary by plan, so check the current pricing with the provider.
Do these accounts support multi currency for a company trading abroad?
Yes. Revolut Business and Wise Business hold and convert several currencies, which suits companies trading abroad, and Qonto supports international payments. Conversion costs and allowances vary by provider and plan, so verify the current foreign exchange terms before applying.

Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 18 March 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.

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