International development strategy
- Analysis of your target markets and their potential
- Prioritisation of countries and entry modes
- A clear and prioritised expansion roadmap
International development advisory to accelerate your expansion
Strategy, structuring and coordination of local partners: we support French and international companies in their development beyond France.
Verified client reviews- 20+ years of experience
- Member of ODEC & CNCC
From startups to large corporations, they trust us to succeed in France.
Our areas of expertise
Five areas of expertise to succeed in your international development
End-to-end support, from defining your expansion strategy to its operational execution on the ground.
Structuring & setting up abroad
- Choice of structure: subsidiary, branch or joint venture
- Legal, tax and social framing of your set-up
- Securing your international structure
Coordination of local partners
- Mobilising our trusted network of local experts
- Managing legal, accounting and tax advisers
- A single point of contact across all your geographies
Operational support
- Setting up your processes and tools
- Consolidated multi-country reporting
- Regular monitoring of your international performance
Financial management & multi-country compliance
- Consolidation and reporting to your group standards
- Compliance with local obligations in each country
- Consolidated dashboards to decide quickly
Alongside international and French companies since 2003
Our approach
A structured method, from strategy to execution
Clear and coordinated support, designed to turn your international ambition into concrete results.
- 01
Understanding your ambition
We analyse your project, your target markets and your development constraints.
- 02
Building the strategy
We define the priorities, entry modes and country-by-country roadmap.
- 03
Structuring and mobilising the network
We frame your set-ups and coordinate our trusted local partners.
- 04
Supporting over time
Consolidated reporting, performance monitoring and adjustments as your growth unfolds.
2003
Serving international and French companies as they grow.
+90%
International clients, from defence to healthcare.
Mastered international development
We combine strategic vision, technical expertise and an international network to secure your expansion.
- A single point of contact for all your geographies
- A network of trusted partners that can be activated quickly
- Decisions informed by consolidated and reliable reporting
- Our priority is fast, precise and professional support.
Testimonials · 5.0 / 5 on Google
They trust us
Anton and the team have been very helpful in setting up and automating our Shopify transactions with Pennylane. Communication has been clear and responsive throughout, and they provided excellent technical support to ensure everything worked correctly. We have been very pleased with their service.
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David Riley
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We have had the pleasure of working with this accounting firm for several years, and we could not be more grateful for their continued support and dedication. From the very beginning, they have always been highly committed, incredibly responsive, and truly attentive to our needs. Their patience, professionalism, and willingness to take the time to explain things clearly have made a real difference in our day-to-day work.
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Their exceptional attention to detail and the high quality of their work save us valuable time every year and give us great confidence when preparing for financial audits. Thanks to their expertise and reliability, we are able to approach these important periods with much more peace of mind.
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Clémentine
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I have the good fortune of working with KeyPoint International from Canada to grow our business in France, and their support has been a real asset for OVA.
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Thanks to their team, we were able to structure our setup in France thoroughly and efficiently, with very complete support ranging from company formation to payroll, including bank accounts, administrative procedures, cards and the various files tied to our local development.
I work in particular with Lisa, who is extremely reliable, rigorous, punctual and always very quick to reply. For a Canadian company growing its business in France, having someone like her on the ground makes a real difference day to day.
More broadly, the whole KeyPoint International team has always been available, professional and a pleasure to work with. They allowed us to focus on our growth while knowing that the administrative, financial and operational side was in good hands.
I recommend them without hesitation to any foreign company looking to set up or grow in France.
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Harold
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I have been working with VMI, now Keypoint, since July 2019, when I became CFO of my company.
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Throughout these years, Keypoint has demonstrated outstanding responsiveness, flexibility, and reliability. Their team is highly professional, business-oriented, and always a pleasure to work with.
I would highly recommend Keypoint to any organization looking for a reliable and proactive business partner.
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Benjamin Pommelet
Google review
We're working with KeyPoint (VM before) for a long time now to our complete satisfaction. Our regular contact person responds quickly and is well informed about French legislation, which is very convenient for us as a Dutch company. In addition, our French is not enough, so it is especially nice that they are good at English, allowing us to communicate well with them.
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I would definitely recommend KeyPoint to other companies in the Netherlands that have French branches.
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Anita Barkel
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which countries and regions can you actually support us in?
We coordinate the process wherever you are expanding, through local partners built up over more than twenty years of activity. We are not limited to a fixed list of countries.
Do you support French companies developing outside France?
Yes. We support both French companies and international groups in their development beyond France: expansion strategy, structuring abroad and coordination of our local partners.
Do you work only on strategy or also on operations?
Both. We define the expansion strategy, then support you in its execution: structuring, setting up processes, consolidated reporting and performance management.
Do you help French companies expand abroad, or only foreign companies coming in?
Both. We support French companies expanding abroad and foreign companies setting up in France; this has been the core of our activity since 2003.
How do you coordinate local advisers in other countries?
We select and brief local partners for each project and stay your single point of contact throughout. You deal with us, not with separate advisers in every country.
Can you assess permanent-establishment and VAT risk in a new market?
Yes. We review your planned activity for permanent-establishment and VAT exposure before you set up, and flag the structuring choices that reduce that risk.
Can you support secondments and posted workers abroad?
Yes. We support the structuring of secondments and posted-worker arrangements, coordinating with our local partners on social security and labour-law compliance in the destination country.
How long does a typical market-entry project take?
This depends on the country and the structure you choose: a few weeks for a simple setup, several months for a fully operational subsidiary. We set the timeline with you at the start of the project.
How much does an international development or market-entry project cost?
The fee depends on the countries involved and the scope of the project, from a single market assessment to full multi-country structuring. We provide a quote after understanding your expansion plans.
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Contact
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Our team supports you at every step of your establishment and growth in France. Let's discuss your needs.
Benjamin Chemoul & David Jian
Partners & Certified Public Accountants