France company register search
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in France
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How do I search the company register in France?
The France company register is maintained by Infogreffe (https://www.infogreffe.fr). Search it by company name or registration number to see SIREN/SIRET numbers, Company name and trade name. Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In France, company records sit on Infogreffe. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
https://www.infogreffe.fr - 2
Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows SIREN/SIRET numbers, Company name and trade name. That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the France company register free to search?
Yes. Searching Infogreffe and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in France?
Infogreffe, at https://www.infogreffe.fr. Anything else republishing France company data is a copy of that register.
What does a France register entry show?
SIREN/SIRET numbers, Company name and trade name. Availability of each field depends on what Infogreffe publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
What is a SIREN number?
SIREN is a unique 9-digit identifier assigned to every French business by INSEE. The SIRET is a 14-digit extension (SIREN + 5-digit establishment code) that identifies each individual establishment or branch of a company.
People also ask about search the company register in France
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
Is the France company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Infogreffe / INSEE are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official France business registry?
The Infogreffe / INSEE is the official public register of companies incorporated in France. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.infogreffe.fr.
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