A company can be set up in France by undertaking the following broad steps: choice of the company name; selecting business premises or at least the address of the registered office; depositing share capital with a bank or notary; opening a bank account; drafting the company articles of association or by-laws; appointment of the legal representatives and auditors (if the latter are required); filing with the Company and Commercial Register. On completion of the formalities, a company certificate (K-Bis) will be delivered and the company will have legal personality.