I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has successfully gone through this process.
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Is it absolutely necessary to hire a lawyer or visa specialist to assist with this type of application?
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One of the listed requirements is to “show funds in a French bank account to support the business”, but I’m running into a catch-22: without a residence permit, I’ve been unable to open a French bank account. I’ve already tried with CA Britline, but they said they can’t process my application if I’m moving to France for business creation purposes.
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For those who’ve submitted their business plan and financial forecasts as part of the application, how long did it take to receive a decision on the “seriousness of the project”?
Any insight, tips, or contacts would be hugely appreciated. Thank you very much!