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What Is an EURL and Is It Right for You? 🛡️

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Written by Service Client Candosa 🧡
Updated over 4 months ago

An EURL (Entreprise Unipersonnelle à Responsabilité Limitée) is another type of one-person company, but it’s a bit more stable and traditional than a SASU. Think of it as a solid, long-term option for business owners who want maximum protection.


Here’s the Deal:

  • You’re the boss, but things are a bit more structured than in a SASU.

  • Your income comes from a salary, and you can’t easily split it into dividends like in a SASU.

  • You get better social protection, including unemployment benefits, in case things don’t go as planned.


Concrete Example:

Meet Sophie, a 20-year-old hairdresser who opens her own salon. She makes €50,000 per year and pays herself a net salary of €30,000.

  • She’ll pay around 45% to 50% in social contributions (roughly €13,500), but this covers everything: health insurance, retirement, and unemployment benefits.

💡 Why This Is Great: If Sophie’s business ever struggles, she’s eligible for unemployment benefits, giving her extra security.


Taxes in an EURL:

  • On your salary: You’ll pay social contributions of around 45% to 50% of your net income.

  • Good news: You can deduct business expenses like rent, utilities, and supplies to lower your taxable income.

💡 If you want stability, EURL is ideal.


Liability and Risk:

Like a SASU, your personal assets are protected. If things go wrong, you’re only responsible for the share capital you invested in the company.


Social Protection:

✅ Full health coverage through the self-employed workers’ system (doctor visits, hospital stays, medications) with coverage tailored to your professional needs.
✅ Retirement contributions based on your net income, offering a solid retirement plan.
✅ Unemployment coverage: If you close your business, you’re eligible for unemployment benefits, as long as you’ve contributed enough.


💡 Candosa Tip: If you’re looking for long-term security and peace of mind, an EURL is perfect for you. It’s especially good if you have high business expenses since you can deduct them to lower your taxes.

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