Creating an EURL implies several legal approaches, including the publication of a legal announcement. Although regulated, this procedure is simple to carry out with good preparation. Mastered, this step avoids administrative blockages and accelerates the registration of the company. Good practices when writing, prices or sanctions in the event of an error, this guide explains everything to make the launch of your activity.
What is a EURL?
The EURL, or a single -person company with limited liability, is a limited liability company (SARL) comprising a single partner. The leader of a EURL can be a natural or legal person. The share capital is freely fixed, without any minimum imposed. This status can be chosen for all kinds of activities in the agricultural, craft, commercial and liberal fields.
Why choose the status of EURL?
The EURL status is reassuring for the manager since the latter is only committed to his contributions. It allows you to test an activity without taking any risks on your personal heritage. This legal form also appeals to business creators for other reasons. Compared to a self-enterprise, the EURL makes it possible to deduce the charges and leaves the possibility of opening the capital later. In terms of taxation, the profits are subject, to the choice, to the IR (income tax) or to the IS (corporate tax), which allows optimization. As indicated by the site of the Directorate General of Public Finances, if the sole partner is a legal person, the profits will be subjected to the IS. Finally, EURL status results in better credibility with the company’s partners. This choice of structure therefore offers an interesting balance between protection, flexibility and credibility.
Is it mandatory to publish a legal ad when creating a EURL?
When creating an EURL, the publication of a legal announcement is an obligation provided for by the Commercial Code. This must be produced with a legal announcement newspaper or an empowered online press service. The aim of this formality is to inform third parties of the creation of the company. The compulsory notices of a legal announcement include the corporate name, the legal form, the amount of the share capital, the address of the registered office and the name of the manager of the EURL. Once the announcement has been published, a certificate of publication is given. This document is essential to finalize the registration of the company with the registry of the commercial court.
How much does a legal announcement cost for a EURL?
The prices for legal ads are lump sum. Note that an additional cost may apply in the event of an exceeding the number of characters defined. For the creation of a EURL in 2025, the initial cost of a publication is thus 123 euros HT in mainland France and 146 euros HT in Reunion and in Mayotte. A reasonable amount, but still to anticipate when creating your business, in the same way as other costs often overlooked such as the creation of a professional website or the subscription of professional insurance. Payment of the service is made on the website of the Journal of Legal Ads (JAL) or the online press service (SPEL).
Forgotten or erroneous legal ads: what are the sanctions?
According to an BPI observatory, more than 90,000 companies were created in France in June 2025, or 2 % more compared to 2024. If the desire to launch an activity does not weaken, it is however essential to recall certain legal obligations such as the publication of a legal ad and the risks involved. Do not publish a legal announcement when creating an EURL leads to a registration refusal on the part of the registry of the Commercial Court. As long as the formality is not fulfilled, the company therefore has no legal existence. This blocks the opening of a professional bank account and the signing of contracts. Publishing an announcement with an error, for example in the name of the company, the postal address or the identity of the manager, can lead to a refusal of the file or require an announcement of rectification of the declarant. If the error causes a dispute, the company can be criticized for a form of form or a concealment of information. Some legal advertisements publication services offer free legal rereading to guarantee the compliance of the text. You will understand, this formality, as simple as it may be, cannot be improvised, because it can delay the creation of the company for several weeks, tarnish its image or cause sanctions.
Write a legal ad: what are the good practices?
The drafting of a legal ad must be concise and precise, to avoid additional costs and limit the risk of error. It is recommended to use a model, such as those offered by specialized sites, and to have the text reread by a lawyer or a chartered accountant. This does not prevent the declarant from making a rereading himself to ensure the accuracy of the information. It is preferable to devote a few additional hours or days to the preparation of the text, rather than risking delaying the launch of its activity by several weeks.
