TAX & CASH FLOW · PARIS-BASED FIRM
Optimise your tax and cash flow
Paying the right amount of tax, anticipating your deadlines and staying in control of your cash takes planning throughout the year. Our Paris-based firm supports you every step of the way, with practical advice that is 100% within the law.
Pay the right amount of tax, steer your cash
Well-managed tax and cash flow under control come from decisions taken at the right time, never in the rush of the final deadline.
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100% lawful tax planning
We draw on the mechanisms provided for by law (tax regimes, tax credits, deductible expenses) to reduce your tax bill without ever exposing you to a reassessment.
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No more nasty surprises
We forecast your corporation tax and instalments several months in advance. You know what you will pay and when, and you can set money aside with peace of mind.
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Pay yourself better
Salary, dividends, social contributions: we fine-tune your remuneration as a director to maximise what you actually take home, while safeguarding your social protection.
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Cash flow under control
With a cash flow forecast monitored month after month, you see tight periods coming, avoid costly overdrafts and negotiate your financing from a position of strength.
When should you call on us?
Some situations deserve a chartered accountant’s eye before you decide. Here are three of the most common.
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Profits rising sharply
Your business is taking off and your profit is climbing? This is the right time to estimate your corporation tax ahead of time, check your instalments and activate the lawful levers before year-end.
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Salary or dividends?
Unsure how best to pay yourself? We put precise figures on the trade-off between salary and dividends based on your status, your expenses and your need for social protection.
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Cash flow pressure
Deadlines piling up, an investment to finance, growth to sustain: we build your cash flow plan and help you put together a solid financing case for your bank.
Our approach
A clear four-step method, from the initial review to ongoing monitoring throughout the year.
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Tax & financial review
We analyse your structure, your results, your tax regime and your cash position to identify concrete room for manoeuvre.
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Costed optimisation plan
We present you with fully costed scenarios, including their gains and their limits, so you can decide with full knowledge of the facts.
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Implementation & filings
We put the chosen plan into action and handle your filing obligations (corporation tax, VAT, CFE/CVAE) within the required deadlines.
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Monitoring & adjustments
Throughout the year, we track variances, respond to changes in your business and adjust course to stay aligned with your goals.
What our support includes
A complete service covering your tax affairs, your strategy as a director and the management of your cash flow.
Tax
- Corporation tax (IS) or income tax (IR) returns
- VAT returns and adjustments
- CFE and CVAE (local business taxes)
- CIR and CII tax credits
- Tax compliance review
Director strategy
- Salary / dividends trade-off
- Choosing between corporation tax and income tax
- Lawful optimisation of your expenses
- Tax and social status of your spouse
Cash flow & financing
- Cash flow forecast
- Financing plan
- Sourcing suitable financing
- Month-by-month variance tracking
Frequently asked questions
What is lawful tax optimisation?
It means using the mechanisms provided for by law to reduce your tax: choice of tax regime, deductible expenses, tax credits, remuneration arrangements. It has nothing to do with fraud or tax evasion: everything remains transparent, justifiable and defensible before the tax authorities. Our role is to use these levers wisely, based on your actual situation.
Corporation tax or income tax: how do you choose?
Corporation tax (IS) taxes the company’s profit, while income tax (IR) attributes it directly to your personal tax household. The right choice depends on your level of profit, your need for immediate income, your personal tax bracket and your growth plans. We compare both scenarios with real figures so your decision is based on numbers, not preconceptions.
Should you pay yourself a salary or dividends?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer. A salary builds up social protection rights (pension, insurance cover) but carries social contributions; dividends often bear lower charges but provide little cover and depend on distributable profit. The right balance takes into account your status (majority managing director, SAS president), your personal needs and your tax position. We work out the most advantageous arrangement for you, with figures to back it up.
What is a cash flow forecast for?
A cash flow forecast projects your receipts and payments month by month to anticipate your bank balance. It lets you see tight periods coming (tax deadlines, payroll, major purchases), avoid unnegotiated overdrafts and plan your investments at the right time. It is an essential management tool, especially during a growth phase.
What is the research tax credit?
The research tax credit (CIR), and its innovation counterpart (CII), allow you to recover part of the money spent on research and development work or on designing innovative products. It is a powerful but tightly regulated scheme: the scope of eligible expenditure and the evidence of innovation must be robust. We help you secure your claim and make the most of what you can legitimately declare.
What is the tax compliance review?
The tax compliance review (ECF) is an examination of several sensitive points in your tax return package, carried out according to specifications defined by the tax authorities. It gives you extra security: where good faith is attested, you limit the risk of penalties on the points reviewed. It is a source of peace of mind that we can put in place as part of your support package.
Take back control of your tax
Let’s discuss your situation in a first no-obligation meeting. Our firm, registered with the French Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ordre des Experts-Comptables) and located at 46 rue de Provence in Paris, helps you pay the right amount of tax and keep your cash flow under control.