Why choose an accountant based in Lille?
According to Insee, the Lille European Metropolis (Métropole européenne de Lille) holds a quarter of the jobs in Hauts-de-France. Nearly nine in ten jobs there are in services. Higher-level services, which include business services, employ more than 69,000 people. That is 57% of the region's workforce in this sector. It grew by 43% in ten years, according to the CCI Hauts-de-France. Lille is therefore a market for services, consulting and trade, with a high density of freelancers and small companies. For a founder, that means many business clients, but also payment delays to watch. Your expert-comptable in Lille helps you secure your invoicing, track your cash flow and choose a status suited to your growth.
Your Viseeon expert in Lille knows these realities. They can meet you at the office or talk by video, as you prefer.
Hauts-de-France Entreprises: créer votre entreprise (starting your business): the Hauts-de-France Region's portal presents the support schemes and networks for business creation and takeover.
An expert in your trade in Lille
What does your accountant in Lille do for you?
- Business start-up: choice of legal status, articles of association, registration, forecasts.
- Bookkeeping and annual accounts: record-keeping, review, annual accounts, tax return package.
- VAT (TVA) and tax: filings, options, optimising the owner's pay.
- Payroll and social security: payslips, DSN filings, hiring your first employee.
- Switching accountant: taking over your file from your current firm.
- Advice: dashboard, management meetings, support for your projects.
Can I be seen in person in Lille?
Yes, by appointment, at the Lille office. You can also talk by video or phone.
Are your fees the same in Lille as elsewhere?
Yes, our plans and prices excl. VAT (TVA) are identical across France. Only your actual needs change the price.
Can you take over my file from another firm in Lille?
Yes. We contact your current accountant, as professional rules require, and organise the handover of your file.
Do I have to pay CFE in the first year of my business in Lille?
No. CFE (cotisation foncière des entreprises) is not due in the year of creation. To benefit, file form 1447-C-SD before 31 December. The following year, the tax base is halved. The rate is set by the local authority your business falls under in Lille.
Which chamber of commerce should I contact to start my business in Lille?
The CCI Hauts-de-France supports founders in the Lille area. Craft activities also fall under the chamber of trades and crafts (chambre de métiers et de l'artisanat).
Book a meeting with an expert in Lille
Free 20-minute first call, at the office or by video. Confirmation within 1 business hour.