A single point of contact for all your farming plans in France
Thinking about starting or expanding your farm in France? At Team AGRI, we’re here to help you. We’re your first point of contact for assessing your plans. We work alongside you to identify the legal, financial and practical challenges you may face – and to help you find the right solutions. Our services for farmers include:
- Conducting risk assessments and feasibility studies
- Drafting financing applications and business plans
- Advising on business structures and legal risks
- Support with applications for agricultural subsidies and tax filings
- Administrative follow-up on permits and grants
6 steps to a successful farming project in France
1. Feasibility analysis
After our intake meeting, we start with a thorough assessment of your project’s economic and financial feasibility. Typical focus areas include:
- expected production
- volume of investment
- repayment capacity of the operation
We also conduct a legal and regulatory review of the land – including property rights, lease agreements and potential risks with the French SAFER. Planning to take over an existing company? Then we also perform a due diligence audit, including a comprehensive financial review.
2. Preparing the case
We help you choose the appropriate company structure and legal structure for your farming business, aligning it with any existing Belgian or Dutch companies you may have. There are many options, depending on your plans and business activities (e.g. SCEA, GAEC and EARL). Together, we define a realistic negotiation strategy that takes into account all agricultural, tax and legal requirements.
3. Purchase or acquisition
By now, your project is taking more concrete shape. At this stage, we assist with drafting a purchase agreement or letter of intent. We also prepare or review the preliminary sales agreement and coordinate with the notary. We make sure your dossier is correctly submitted to SAFER and apply for the necessary operating permits on time. For acquisitions, we also carry out comprehensive financial due diligence.
4. Financing
We prepare a bespoke business plan, including a presentation for banks. We also check whether you qualify for regional, national or EU subsidies.
5. Launch
We handle the legal and administrative incorporation of your business: registrations, incorporation documents, permits, MSA enrollment, transfer of grant application files, and more.
6. Follow-up and ongoing support
We continue supporting you even after launch. At Team AGRI, we provide additional assistance with:
- accounting
- tax returns
- payroll and social security admin
- PAC applications
- strategic advice for further growth or investments
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
As a farmer with plans across the border, you probably have plenty of questions. Here are some typical questions from our clients:
- I would like to expand my existing farming business into France. How do I get started?
- What are the procedures involved in setting up a farm in France?
- What should I keep in mind when acquiring a French farming or agricultural business?
- Where can I get support when purchasing farmland, and what administrative and legal steps should I take into account?
- What subsidies could my agricultural project qualify for?
- Where can I find local financing for my new farm?
- What happens to my health insurance, pension and taxes if I start operating as a farmer in France?
Curious about the answers with information tailored to your specific plans?
We’re here to help, so you can focus entirely on your farming plans.