Guides & advice for your company

At Service-Societe.com, we support entrepreneurs, freelancers, e-commerce businesses, and investors in setting up European and international companies. All our solutions include: online registration, premium bank introduction, legal compliance, and French-speaking support.

Bulgaria is today one of the most attractive destinations in Europe for establishing a company. With a corporate tax of only 10%, simple administration, and direct access to the European market, it attracts more and more entrepreneurs, freelancers, and investors. But beyond the impressive 10% figure, what truly makes Bulgaria attractive? Is it purely a … Continued

The concept of tax residence is one of the pillars of international taxation. It determines in which country you must declare your income and, consequently, where you will pay your taxes. Yet many entrepreneurs who set up a company abroad overlook this concept and expose themselves to risks of double taxation, or even tax reassessments. … Continued

Once your foreign company creation is complete, the question of opening a bank account quickly becomes crucial. Without a business account, it is impossible to collect from clients, pay suppliers, or manage your financial flows. However, opening a bank account with a foreign company is not always simple: between compliance requirements (KYC), the choice between … Continued

Opening a bank account is often the first step after creating a company abroad. But it is also the moment when entrepreneurs discover how much the banking world has changed. Traditional banks, once essential, are now stricter than ever, while fintechs attract with their speed and simplicity. So, should you rely on a traditional bank … Continued

More and more entrepreneurs are choosing to open a company abroad to develop their businesses. Motivations vary: more favorable taxation, international credibility, administrative simplicity, or easier access to banking tools and fintechs. However, be careful: a foreign company should not be seen as a miracle solution. It must be part of a coherent strategy, taking … Continued

VAT is a universal tax, but its operation varies greatly from one country to another. In Europe, intra-Community VAT is governed by precise rules that facilitate exchanges between member states. Internationally, the mechanisms change: we speak of sales tax in the United States, GST in Singapore, or local VAT in Hong Kong. For entrepreneurs managing … Continued

Creating a company abroad is no longer enough to be credible. Banks, tax authorities, and even your business partners now want tangible proof that your structure carries out real activity. This is what is known as economic substance. Without it, a foreign company may be refused by a bank, blocked by payment providers such as … Continued

We often hear about offshore companies, European companies, or more simply foreign companies. These terms are sometimes used interchangeably, even though they cover very different realities. Understanding these distinctions is essential before embarking on the creation of an international structure. And beyond the definitions, it is how you manage taxation, tax residence, or opening a … Continued

The United Kingdom remains a preferred destination for entrepreneurs who wish to set up a company abroad. Despite Brexit, the administrative simplicity, speed of creation, and international credibility of British structures continue to attract freelancers, consultants, startups, and investors. But one question constantly arises: should you choose an LTD (Private Limited Company) or an LLP … Continued

Intra-Community VAT is a central mechanism for European companies. It allows buying and selling between Member States without double taxation, through reverse charge. However, many entrepreneurs who establish a company abroad are unaware of how it works and expose themselves to costly errors. This article explains in detail what reverse charge is, why it exists, … Continued

Using a nominee is an old practice, still used in certain transactions or structures. In France, it raises important legal questions: in which cases is it legal, when does it become risky, and what modern alternatives exist today? Many entrepreneurs who think they are simplifying their procedures end up weakening their project. At a time … Continued

Since 2018, France has introduced the Prélèvement Forfaitaire Unique (PFU), better known as the flat tax. At 30% on dividends and capital gains, this simple and direct taxation attracts many investors and business leaders. However, the choice is not automatic: it is possible to opt for taxation under the progressive scale, which is sometimes more … Continued