Company Formation

Company formation counsel, structuring and articles.

Whitepeak Law assists founders and investors in setting up their companies: choice of legal form, drafting of articles of association, and establishment of initial governance.

Practices

Areas
of practice.

Choice of legal form

Comparative analysis of available legal structures (SAS, SARL, SA, SCI, SNC) based on the project's objectives, shareholder composition, governance requirements, and tax constraints.

Drafting articles of association

Bespoke drafting of constitutional articles: corporate purpose, share capital, management bodies, shareholder rights, transfer provisions, and governance clauses tailored to the project's specific needs.

Initial governance setup

Establishment of management and supervisory bodies. Drafting of founders' shareholder agreements, delegations of authority, and decision-making procedures from the outset of the company's life.

Registration formalities

Coordination of all legal incorporation formalities: share capital deposit, legal notice publication, filing with the commercial court registry, and registration with the trade register.

Clients

The clients we advise.

Founders and entrepreneurs

Guidance on selecting the optimal legal structure to launch the business, protect shareholders, and prepare for future fundraising or disposals.

Regulated sector players

Fintechs, digital asset service providers, and financial operators whose incorporation requires alignment with regulatory licensing conditions.

Investors creating vehicles

Structuring of holding companies, investment vehicles (SAS, SARL), and dedicated funds for specific assets or private equity transactions.

Groups creating subsidiaries

Establishment of French subsidiaries for international groups: selection of appropriate form, governance, and integration into the group structure.

Approach

A practice driven by decisions.

Forward-looking structuring

The choice of legal form and the drafting of articles of association must anticipate the company's future developments: fundraising, new shareholders, disposal, or transmission. Whitepeak Law integrates these perspectives from the outset.

Senior attention on every matter

Every matter is handled by the founding partner. First point of contact, last reviewer. No delegation of judgment on structuring decisions that commit the company over the long term.

Coordination with specialist advisors

Optimal structuring often requires close coordination with tax and accounting advisors. Whitepeak Law manages this coordination and provides an integrated view of the matter.

Paris Bar·UCLA School of Law·MIT Sloan School of Management·White & Case·Allen & Overy·Former Partner, Beaubourg Avocats

Your company formation project.

Confidential initial consultation to assess your needs, choose the appropriate legal form, and structure your company under optimal conditions.

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