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Chartered accountant · Statutory auditor · Paris
Your English-speaking accountant in France, by your side at every step
Accounting, tax, payroll, corporate: an experienced, available chartered accountant who follows your file and informs your decisions, in English, day to day and at key moments.
Free introductory meeting, with no obligation: getting to know each other and scoping your needs, at our office, by video or by phone.
- One identified chartered accountant who follows your file throughout the year, year after year
- We work in English with you, your partners and, where relevant, your head office
- Paris office, supporting businesses across France, in person or remotely
Nadir El JouaidiFounder · Chartered accountant and statutory auditor
- 20+years’ experience
- Ordre · CRCCRegulated profession
- EN · FREnglish and French
Based in Paris, France · remote across France
Regulated profession
Member of the Paris Île-de-France Order of Chartered Accountants
Nadir El Jouaidi, statutory auditor, member of the CRCC Paris
À la carte support, led by a chartered accountant
A core accounting and tax engagement, followed by your chartered accountant throughout the year, then the services you choose according to your needs. We tell you clearly what your obligations require, what we can take on and, if needed, who to turn to — in English.
YouBusiness owner or finance team
Your chartered accountantOne point of contact, all year round
The core
Accounting and tax compliance
- Bookkeeping and annual accounts: balance sheet, income statement, notes
- Corporate tax return (liasse fiscale), VAT, CFE
- Day-to-day questions on your file
Services you choose, as needed
The industries we support
We support business owners from the self-employed professional working alone to SMEs with around fifty employees, and beyond depending on needs — whether you have lived in France for years or have just arrived.
Construction and trades
VAT rates, reverse charge, work in progress, payroll and cash.
Retail and e-commerce
Stock and margin, tills, VAT on online sales, business purchase.
Hospitality
Multiple VAT rates, food cost, hospitality payroll and cash.
Medical and healthcare
2035 return or practice company, shared-cost companies, contributions and investments.
Property
SCI under income or corporate tax, LMNP and LMP furnished lettings, property holdings and capital gains.
Transport and drivers
Private hire and taxis, goods transport and more: vehicles, platforms, VAT and payroll.
Liberal professions
Lawyers, architects, experts, translators and more: 2035 return, practice companies, pay and partners.
Beauty and wellbeing
Till, product stock, sector payroll, chair rental and, on request, profitability by service.
Your activity is not listed? We support many other trades: let’s talk.
You are… president of an SAS or SASU · manager of a SARL or EURL · a sole trader · in a liberal profession · managing an SCI · letting furnished property (LMNP, LMP) · at the head of a holding company · an association · a subsidiary of a foreign group: the essentials in 30 seconds.
A co-pilot, not just a service provider
Keeping accounts up to date and filing returns on time is essential. But what makes the difference for a business owner is having someone who really knows their file, anticipates, and can turn figures into decisions — and who explains the French system in plain English.
That is Hexaconto’s purpose: a firm on a human scale, founded by a chartered accountant and statutory auditor with over twenty years’ experience, committed to continuity of follow-up and to the quality of the relationship.
- An identified contact who follows your file from one year to the next.
- Rigour on accounting, tax and social compliance, with a calendar planned ahead.
- Practical advice to structure, hire, invest, pay yourself and manage your cash.
- Clear communication in English: meetings, emails and explanations of your accounts; statutory filings remain in French.
- Modern tools: paperless exchanges, secure space, automated pre-accounting and bank entries, always reviewed by a professional.
- A lasting relationship, based on transparency and a clear engagement letter.
The firm in one minute
Video · the firm in one minute
Hexaconto: your chartered accountant in France, by your side at every step
The firm, the relationship, our services and our tools, in just over a minute.
Synthetic voice: Piper, LJSpeech voice (LJ Speech Dataset, public domain).
How we work together
A clear method, to get off to a good start and move forward with peace of mind.
- Introductory meeting Free and without obligation: we get to know each other and frame your needs (activity, organisation, deadlines, expectations).
- Tailored proposal You receive it promptly, usually within 2 working days once the relevant information is gathered: it sets out the scope, level of follow-up and fees. The engagement letter is then signed online.
- Set-up We organise the takeover of the file, access and tools, with your previous firm where relevant.
- Follow-up and steering Accounts, returns and advice as your decisions arise; progress reviews on request.
- 20+ years of experience serving business owners, in accounting firms and consulting
- Dual qualification chartered accountant and statutory auditor
- English · Français working languages with you, your partners and your group
- Paris an office in Paris and remote support across France
An accountant close to you, wherever you are in France
From the 1st to the 20th arrondissement, across Île-de-France and, remotely, throughout France: an identified contact who works with you in English, in Paris, by video call or by phone. Coming from abroad? Our introduction is available in 26 languages.
Paris
Our pages for the 20 arrondissements of Paris.
Île-de-France
Neuilly, Boulogne, La Défense, Versailles, Montreuil, Saint-Denis…
France
Lyon, Marseille, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Lille, Nice…
International
An introduction to the firm in 26 languages, then work in English or French.
Starting a business in France or running a French subsidiary?
We support entrepreneurs from abroad and French subsidiaries of international groups, whether they are just setting up or long established: accounts under French standards, VAT, payroll, reporting to the parent company — in English.
French subsidiaries
Local compliance, payroll and group reporting for French subsidiaries.
After incorporation
From registration (Kbis or SIRENE notice): tax options, accounting set-up and first deadlines.
Practical guides in English
Key French rules explained for business owners and finance teams: what changes, what to prepare, and when.
Mandatory e-invoicing in France: timeline and what to do
Reception mandatory since September 2026, issuance by company size, certified platforms.
How to change your accountant in France: step-by-step guide and example letter
Engagement letter, notice period, handover between firms and an example letter.
Tools
Director’s salary and hiring cost simulators for France.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant cost in France?
Fees depend on the work your file requires: type of business, frequency of your VAT returns, volume of transactions, employees and additional services chosen. Our estimator gives you a first order of magnitude in a few questions; after a first conversation, you promptly receive a written proposal, formalised in an engagement letter. Estimate your budget and see how we set our fees
Can I change accountant during the year?
Yes. You can change at any time, in line with the current engagement letter and the profession’s rules. We contact your current firm to organise the takeover of your file smoothly. Read our guide to changing accountant
Do you work remotely?
Yes. Our office is in Paris, but many exchanges take place by phone, video call and secure document space. We support clients throughout France. Book a video meeting
Do you support new business owners?
Yes, as soon as your business is registered (Kbis for a company, Sirene registration for a sole trader), or while registration is under way: review of your tax and VAT options, accounting organisation, first deadlines, then the director’s remuneration when the time comes. You set up your business with your lawyer, or on your own with online incorporation services, including the free INPI one-stop shop? We take over from registration; we do not advise on incorporation itself. See how we get you started after registration
Are your documents in English?
Statutory filings must be prepared in French. We provide explanations, summaries and, where needed, reporting in English.
Can you deal directly with our head office?
Yes. We regularly exchange with group finance teams, controllers and auditors, in English, to deliver the figures and explanations they need. See our support for subsidiaries
The forecasts, cash-flow plans, dashboards, simulations, studies and analyses mentioned above are additional engagements, provided on request and quoted in advance in your engagement letter: the more frequent they are, the higher their cost.
Let’s talk about your business
A free, no-obligation introductory meeting lets us get to know each other, scope your needs and check that our services are the right fit. You will get a personal reply.