FOR MENA FOUNDERS BUILDING IN FRANCE
The Founder's Guide to Business in France.
The Founder's Guide to Business in France.

Everything you need to know about French Tech visa routes, costs, timelines, and structure—before you make expensive mistakes. Free guide for Morocco, UAE, and Tunisia-based founders.

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"Nounda saved me from forming a SARL—which would have cost me €12k/year in unnecessary dividend tax. They explained the SAS advantage in 10 minutes that my French accountant never mentioned in 6 months."

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Karim Moroccan founder, B2B SaaS

"I was going to apply for French Tech Visa because it sounded prestigious. Nounda showed me the 30k route saves €15k in Year 1 costs and gets me to launch 3 months faster. Best advice I got."

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Sara Tunisian founder, Marketing agency

"The bank account process was a nightmare until Nounda gave me the 3-bank strategy. Applied to Qonto, HSBC, and Bankin simultaneously—had an IBAN in 12 days instead of the 6 weeks I wasted before."

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Omar UAE-based founder, Consulting

What's inside the Guide

01

Routes Comparison

French Tech Visa vs. €30k Entrepreneur Route vs. Alternatives

  • Real eligibility requirements (not marketing fluff)

  • Hidden costs everyone forgets

  • Timeline from application to business launch

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Structure & Setup

SAS vs. SARL for non-resident founders

  • Which saves you €8k-15k/year in taxes
  • Bank account strategy (the 3-bank approach)
  • URSSAF, insurance, and compliance checklist

03

Real Numbers

Actual costs founders pay in Year 1

  • Formation: €2k-5k
  • Operating: €15k-25k
  • Hidden expenses: €5k-10k
  • Total realistic budget with no surprises

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This Guide Is For You If...

✓ You're based in

Morocco, UAE, or Tunisia and exploring France as your EU HQ

✓ You're building

a scalable business (SaaS, agency) not just seeking a visa

✓ You want unfiltered advice

from someone who's helped 300+ MENA founders

✓ You're tired of conflicting information

and want clear answers on routes, costs, and structure

Why Founders Trust Nounda

Most formation agencies sell you on the "easiest" route (because it's easiest for them), then disappear after handing you a K-bis. You're left figuring out bank accounts, URSSAF registration, dividend tax optimization, and compliance on your own—usually making expensive mistakes.

Nounda works differently. We design your route based on your actual business model, not generic advice. We stay with you through setup and Year 1 operations. And we only work with founders building serious businesses, not visa shoppers.

Route Design

  • French Tech vs. 30k analysis

  • Eligibility assessment

  • Cost-benefit modeling

  • Timeline planning

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Setup & Structure

  • SAS vs. SARL tax optimization

  • Bank account strategy

  • URSSAF registration

  • Insurance & compliance

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Ongoing Advisory

  • Dividend tax optimization

  • First hire guidance

  • Accountant coordination

  • Quarterly check-ins

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