Expert Resources for Your Expansion.
In-depth perspectives on building a France — US operation that scales — from incorporation to consolidation, written by Orbiss and Impulsa partners.
USA Expansion01Bridging the GAAP: Managing Inventory and Fixed Assets Between the US and France
A profit recorded in Paris often becomes a discrepancy in Delaware. An asset fully depreciated under French rules may still sit on the US books. Here's how to reconcile both worlds.
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R&D Tax Credits & Incentives02Financing R&D in France: The CIR Guide for US Companies
France has become one of Europe's most attractive hubs for technology and innovation — and the Crédit d'Impôt Recherche (CIR) is a primary reason why.
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Group Governance & Compliance03Guide: Accounting, Tax & Legal Obligations — Opening a Business in France
France consistently ranks as a premier destination for US companies. Establishing a local presence requires navigating a regulatory framework that rewards preparation.
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France · Tax04Guide: Essential Taxes for Companies Entering France
A practical walk-through of the corporate, social and indirect taxes any company entering the French market will need to plan for from day one.
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Tech & ERP05Accounting Software for Your French Subsidiary: The US Finance Team's Guide
How to evaluate French accounting tools when the rest of your stack is built around US GAAP — and how to keep both finance teams in sync.
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France · Setup06Opening a Business in France: Common Mistakes American Companies Make
From entity selection to payroll, the missteps that quietly inflate costs and slow down US teams trying to set up shop in France.
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Cross-border · Reporting07Financial Consolidation France-USA: The Automation Guide for Scale-Ups
A pragmatic look at automating monthly consolidation between French and US entities — what to standardize, what to map, and what to leave to the controllers.
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France · Setup08Starting a Business in France: The 4 Administrative Phases Often Misunderstood
Incorporation, registration, social setup and tax onboarding — the four phases that determine how quickly your French entity becomes operational.
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France · Setup09Setting Up a Subsidiary in France: A Guide for US Scale-Ups
An end-to-end view of the SAS subsidiary route for US scale-ups: legal structuring, governance, banking, payroll, tax and reporting.
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