Melot & Buchet Avocats

About Melot & Buchet Avocats

Founded by partners Maxime Buchet and Nicolas Melot, this independent business law practice concentrates on tax law and company law and works from offices in Paris, Rennes and Quimper with around ten lawyers. Its clients are individuals, company directors and businesses. Company law work covers the creation of operating companies, start-ups, craft businesses and holding structures, with the firm choosing the legal form, drafting tailored articles of association and organising relations between partners. On the tax side it advises on corporate tax, VAT, personal and wealth taxation, tax audits and disputes. Its international tax practice assists new residents, expatriates and non-residents on tax residence and treaty questions, and explains to foreign clients the French tax consequences of their operations in the country. Cross-border matters are handled with support from JCA International, a network of more than 25 independent European law firms of which the practice is a member.

Services

Company formation covers the choice of legal form (SAS, SARL, SCI), drafting of bespoke articles of association, shareholder agreements and the incorporation of operating companies, start-ups and holding companies. Tax services include corporate tax and VAT advice, personal income and wealth tax, tax residence analysis for new arrivals and non-residents, treaty application, exit tax, cross-border estate planning, and assistance in tax audits and litigation. The firm also handles acquisitions, disposals and restructuring of businesses.

• ✓ Company formation: offered
• ✕ Accounting and bookkeeping: not listed
• ✓ Tax compliance: offered
• ✓ VAT: offered
• ✕ Payroll: not listed
• ✕ Audit: not listed
• ✕ Bank account assistance: not listed
• ✕ Residency and visas: not listed
• ✓ Corporate secretarial: offered
• ✕ Virtual office: not listed