France company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in France
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How do I search for a company by name in France?
To search France companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from Infogreffe with SIREN/SIRET numbers, Company name and trade name, Legal form and creation date, Registered address. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (SARL (Société à responsabilité limitée), SAS (Société par actions simplifiée), SA (Société anonyme)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing SIREN/SIRET numbers, Company name and trade name, Legal form and creation date, Registered address.
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Cross-check against Infogreffe
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.infogreffe.fr.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I search France companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against Infogreffe is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a France company search return?
Each record shows SIREN/SIRET numbers, Company name and trade name, Legal form and creation date, Registered address, sourced from Infogreffe.
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 for a company by name 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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