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French civic exam 2026, Living in French Society
Can a foreign national with a regular status set up a business in France?
An official question of the French civic exam, with its answer and the official text that proves it, in French and English.
Multi-year residence permit no. 172
Une personne étrangère en situation régulière peut créer son entreprise :
Can a foreign national with a regular status set up a business in France?
Answer. Yes, even without French nationality.
Oui, même sans avoir la nationalité française.
A foreign national with a regular status can set up a business in France. A diploma is only required for certain trades, such as hairdressing.
The official text that proves it
« Vous pouvez créer une entreprise en France, même si vous n’avez pas la nationalité française. »
You can set up a business in France even if you do not hold French nationality.
In French, with its English meaning. read the official sheet
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