Creating & establishing entities abroad
- Choosing the right structure: subsidiary, branch or liaison office
- Coordinating registration formalities abroad
- Legal, accounting and social framing of your set-up
Internationalisation support to grow beyond France
Expanding across Europe or the rest of the world? We support your internationalisation, from structuring abroad to tax and administrative matters, drawing on our network of partners.
Verified client reviews- A partner network across the world
- 20+ years of international experience
From startups to large corporations, they trust us to succeed in France.
Our areas of expertise
Complete support for your development abroad
Beyond creating and establishing entities abroad, we support you across all the tax and administrative matters tied to your internationalisation.
Export taxes & international taxation
- Analysis of the export taxes and customs duties that apply
- Securing your international invoicing chain
- Preventing double-taxation risks
Foreign VAT & reporting obligations
- Identifying your VAT obligations in each country
- VAT registration and filings abroad
- Managing the One-Stop Shop (OSS / IOSS) within the European Union
Administrative & tax matters
- Handling the administrative obligations of internationalisation
- Coordination with local authorities
- A compliant framework in every country where you operate
Local partner network
- Mobilising our trusted partners in the target countries
- Steering the legal, accounting and tax stakeholders
- A single point of contact across all your geographies
Alongside internationally growing companies since 2003
Our approach
A structured method to secure your internationalisation
We turn your expansion project into concrete, coordinated and secure steps, at every stage.
- 01
Frame your project
We analyse your target markets, your flows and your tax and administrative constraints.
- 02
Structure abroad
We define the right structure and coordinate the set-up formalities.
- 03
Secure taxation
Export taxes, foreign VAT, double taxation: we secure every obligation.
- 04
Support over time
We mobilise our local network and monitor your obligations, country by country.
2003
Serving internationally growing companies.
+90%
International clients, from every sector.
A calm, well-managed internationalisation
We combine tax expertise, command of local obligations and an international network to secure your development beyond France.
- A single point of contact across all your geographies
- A precise command of VAT and export taxation
- A partner network you can activate quickly worldwide
- 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
Google review
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
Google review
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
Do you support French companies growing abroad?
Yes. Beyond helping foreign companies set up in France, we also support companies that wish to continue their development beyond France, across Europe and the rest of the world.
Can you handle foreign VAT and reporting obligations?
Yes. We identify your VAT obligations in each country and manage your registrations and filings, including via the One-Stop Shop (OSS / IOSS) within the European Union.
What about export taxes and customs duties?
We analyse the export taxes and customs duties that apply to your flows, and secure your international invoicing chain to avoid unpleasant surprises.
How does your network of partners abroad work?
We mobilise our trusted partners (legal, accounting and tax) in the target countries and steer all the stakeholders. You keep a single point of contact, whatever the geography.
Our Services
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Contact
A question? A project? Let's talk!
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