| Locale Summary | |
|---|---|
| Locale name | France |
| ISO code | FR |
| Region | Europe |
France: Local Numbers
| Requirements for Individuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Name | Proof of Identity | Government-issued ID Passport Residence permit |
| Address | Must be within France; a PO Box is not acceptable where a local address is required. | Government-issued ID showing local address Utility bill Tax notice Rent receipt Title deed |
| Requirements for Businesses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Business Name | Proof of Identity | Excerpt from the commercial register (Extrait K-bis) showing name of Authorized Representative |
| Business Address | Must be within France; a PO Box is not acceptable where a local address is required. | Excerpt from the commercial register showing local address Utility bill Tax notice Rent receipt Title deed |
| Business Registration Number | Proof of Business Registration Number | Excerpt from the commercial register (Extrait K-bis) |
| Name of Authorized Representative | Proof of Identity* | Government-issued ID Passport Residence permit |
*If you cannot secure the proof of identity of the authorized representative shown on the K-bis, the company can execute a Power of Attorney signed by the authorized representative shown on the K-bis. If a Power of Attorney is used, you will need to submit a copy of the executed Power of Attorney and proof of identity of the person authorized to act on behalf company in the Power of Attorney.
| Requirements for Non-Profit Organizations or Public Hospitals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Organization Name | Proof of Identity | Situation Statement (SIRENE register) |
| Organization Address | Must be within France; a PO Box is not acceptable. | Situation Statement (SIRENE register) Utility bill Tax notice Rent receipt Title deed |
| SIREN Number | Proof of SIREN Number | Situation Statement (SIRENE register) |
| Authorization of Authorized Representative | Proof that representative is authorized to act on behalf of the organization | Minutes of the general meeting electing Authorized Representative Decree appointing Authorized Representative Official document showing the Authorized Representative is duly authorized to act on behalf of the organization |
| Name of Authorized Representative | Proof of Identity of Authorized Representative* | Government-issued ID Passport Residence permit |
*If you cannot secure the proof of identity of the authorized representative, the organization/hospital can execute and submit a Power of Attorney signed by the authorized representative. Proof of identity of the person authorized to act on behalf of the organization must also be submitted.
France: Mobile, National Numbers
| Requirements for Individuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Name | Proof of Identity | Government-issued ID Passport Residence permit |
| Address | Must be within France. | Government-issued ID showing French address Utility bill Tax notice Rent receipt Title deed |
| Requirements for Businesses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Business Name | Proof of Identity | Excerpt from the commercial register (Extrait K-bis) showing name of Authorized Representative |
| Business Address | Must be within France. | Excerpt from the commercial register showing French address Utility bill Tax notice Rent receipt Title deed |
| Business Registration Number | Proof of Business Registration Number | Excerpt from the commercial register (Extrait K-bis) |
| Name of Authorized Representative | Proof of Identity* | Government-issued ID Passport Residence permit |
*If you cannot secure the proof of identity of the authorized representative shown on the K-bis, the company can execute a Power of Attorney signed by the authorized representative shown on the K-bis. If a Power of Attorney is used, you will need to submit a copy of the executed Power of Attorney and proof of identity of the person authorized to act on behalf company in the Power of Attorney.
| Requirements for Non-Profit Organizations or Public Hospitals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Organization Name | Proof of Identity | Situation Statement (SIRENE register) |
| Organization Address | Must be within France. | Situation Statement (SIRENE register) Utility bill Tax notice Rent receipt Title deed |
| SIREN Number | Proof of SIREN Number | Situation Statement (SIRENE register) |
| Authorization of Authorized Representative | Proof that representative is authorized to act on behalf of the organization | Minutes of the general meeting electing Authorized Representative Decree appointing Authorized Representative Official document showing the Authorized Representative is duly authorized to act on behalf of the organization |
| Name of Authorized Representative | Proof of Identity of Authorized Representative* | Government-issued ID Passport Residence permit |
*If you cannot secure the proof of identity of the authorized representative, the organization/hospital can execute and submit a Power of Attorney signed by the authorized representative. Proof of identity of the person authorized to act on behalf of the organization must also be submitted.
France: Toll-Free Numbers
| Requirements for Individuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| French Toll-Free Numbers are not available to individuals. |
| Requirements for Businesses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Business Name | Proof of Identity | Excerpt from the commercial register (Extrait K-bis) showing name of Authorized Representative |
| Business European Economic Area Address | Proof of Business European Economic Area Address | Excerpt from the commercial register showing European Economic Area Address Utility bill Tax notice Rent receipt Title deed |
| Business Registration Number | Proof of Business Registration Number | Excerpt from the commercial register (Extrait K-bis) |
| Name of Authorized Representative | Proof of Identity* | Government-issued ID Passport Residence permit |
*If you cannot secure the proof of identity of the authorized representative shown on the K-bis, the company can execute a Power of Attorney signed by the authorized representative shown on the K-bis. If a Power of Attorney is used, you will need to submit a copy of the executed Power of Attorney and proof of identity of the person authorized to act on behalf company in the Power of Attorney.
| Requirements for Non-Profit Organizations or Public Hospitals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Information required | Documentation required | Acceptable Documentation |
| Organization Name | Proof of Identity | Situation Statement (SIRENE register) |
| Organization Address | Proof of European Economic Area Address | Situation Statement (SIRENE register) Utility bill Tax notice Rent receipt Title deed |
| SIREN Number | Proof of SIREN Number | Situation Statement (SIRENE register) |
| Authorization of Authorized Representative | Proof that representative is authorized to act on behalf of the organization | Minutes of the general meeting electing Authorized Representative Decree appointing Authorized Representative Official document showing the Authorized Representative is duly authorized to act on behalf of the organization |
| Name of Authorized Representative | Proof of Identity of Authorized Representative* | Government-issued ID Passport Residence permit |
*If you cannot secure the proof of identity of the authorized representative, the organization/hospital can execute and submit a Power of Attorney signed by the authorized representative. Proof of identity of the person authorized to act on behalf of the organization must also be submitted.