France sole proprietorship creations excl. micro-entrepreneurs (SA)
France sole proprietorship creations excl. micro-entrepreneurs (SA) stood at 10,504 units in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Business demography table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Business demography table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
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| Sole proprietorships except micro-entrepreneurs - Total - Données mensuelles Monthly working day and seasonally adjusted data | 10,504 | 9,739 | 9,037 | 9,189 | 8,394 | 8,830 | 9,085 | 9,054 | 9,748 | 8,377 | |
| Companies - Total - Données mensuelles Monthly working day and seasonally adjusted data | 26,864 | 25,875 | 26,221 | 26,059 | 25,104 | 25,849 | 26,249 | 26,742 | 26,607 | 25,232 |
Understanding france sole proprietorship creations excl. micro-entrepreneurs (SA)
Traditional individual proprietorships operating without the simplified micro-entrepreneur tax regime are tallied in this standard unincorporated business measure. The compilation isolates independent workers and small-scale operators who maintain standard accounting obligations and tax structures, entirely omitting simplified micro-enterprises and incorporated companies. This metric highlights classic self-employment models where owners bear full personal liability for business debts.
Evaluating this standard unincorporated series requires accounting for regulatory and tax framework changes that frequently incentivize workers to shift toward or away from simplified regimes. Seasonally adjusted figures smooth out routine calendar variations, but administrative threshold adjustments can create notable level breaks. Comparing this metric directly with corporate creation figures is discouraged due to fundamental differences in capital structures and legal liabilities.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes these sole proprietorships from micro-entrepreneurs?
- They operate under standard accounting and tax obligations rather than the simplified micro-enterprise fiscal regime.
- Do these businesses provide limited liability protection to their owners?
- No, traditional sole proprietors generally hold full personal liability for the debts and obligations of their ventures.
- Why might creations in this category shift following tax reforms?
- Changes in social contribution rates often prompt self-employed individuals to migrate between standard and simplified legal statuses.