ROUTES

Two pathways to build your business in France

Nounda focuses on the only two serious business routes that let founders and professionals from Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon and Türkiye establish a real, long-term presence in France.
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Reliable Routes, No Guesswork
We specialize in French Tech and 30k Talent Passport. If your case isn't viable, we tell you immediately—no wasted time or money.
Dual-Market Expertise
We understand how North African, Middle Eastern, and Turkish founders operate—and how to position them for France.
Business-First Approach
We don't sell visa documents. We build real, credible French business structures that unlock long-term residence and market access.

The route is a business decision, not only a legal one

Choosing the wrong path can cost you months and money.

We look at your model, traction and goals, then decide if the French Tech Founder route or the 30k Business Creator route fits.

If none of them is viable now, we say it clearly.

French Tech Founder route

For product and tech founders who want an EU HQ

Who it is for:

  • SaaS and product founders

  • AI and ML teams

  • Fintech, marketplaces and deep tech projects

  • Startups planning an EU sales, fundraising or partnership hub

What it provides:

  • Multi-year entrepreneur residence

  • Recognition as an innovative project

  • France-based HQ with EU credibility

  • Access to incubators, investors and support programs

  • Flexibility to keep your team in your home country

What Nounda does for you:

  • Clarifies whether your startup is a realistic French Tech fit

  • Builds a France-ready business plan and financial story

  • Shapes your innovation narrative and materials for incubators

  • Helps you target and prepare incubator applications

  • Prepares and structures your Talent Passport Founder file

  • Guides you through French company setup and first steps

30k Business Creator route

For agency owners, SME founders and senior professionals

Who it is for:

  • Owners of digital agencies and consulting firms

  • SME founders with stable recurring revenue

  • Senior professionals such as doctors, dentists, engineers or consultants

  • Entrepreneurs who can invest at least 30k euro in a French company

What it provides:

  • Multi-year Talent Passport Entrepreneur

  • A French company you can operate fully

  • Ability to keep and grow your home country business

  • A legal base for long-term residence and family relocation

What Nounda does for you:

  • Designs your France-ready business structure

  • Builds a compliant business plan and financial model

  • Shapes the narrative around your 30k investment

  • Coordinates with legal and accounting partners for creation

  • Prepares and reviews the complete application package

 

Which route fits you

France does not accept generic stories

Use this as a first filter. The final choice depends on your numbers and on what you want France to do for your business.

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Questions

Common questions about French business residence routes

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  • It depends on your business model and goals. The French Tech Founder route is for product and tech startups. The 30k Business Creator route is for agency owners, SMEs, or professionals with recurring revenue who can invest 30k euros.
  • No. Both routes allow you to keep your business and team in your home country initially. You can establish your French company and residence permit first, then plan your move according to your business needs.
  • The French Tech Founder route typically takes 3-6 months from starting the incubator application to receiving your residence permit. The 30k Business Creator route generally takes 2-4 months once your French company is established and ready.

Establish your venture in France

Ready to explore your route options? Take our 3-minute eligibility assessment or book a strategy call to discuss which pathway makes sense for your business.