What is Kbis Extract?

If you have had the opportunity to apply for a public call for tenders or to open an account with a bank, you are aware that the Kbis is required.

What is this document? What information does it report? Why is Kbis extract important for a company? What are the steps to be taken to obtain it? Who can request this Kbis extract? Here is all there is to know about the extract Kbis.

Definition and content of Kbis

The Kbis extract is an official document attesting to the legal and legal existence of a company . It proves that it is registered in the Register of Commerce and Companies (RCS). Therefore, one often speaks for the extract Kbis of "identity card" or "civil status" of the company.

The Kbis extract is issued for a legal person, unlike the K extract concerning a natural person (in the case of a sole proprietorship, for example). Beware, the Kbis does not concern craftsmen (their equivalent of Kbis is the D1), the liberal professions , or micro-entrepreneurs (the latter two categories will fill in their SIREN or SIRET number, assigned by the URSAFF).

Wondering where the name Kbis came from? According to experts, it comes from the printed sheet originally used by the registry of the Commercial Court, now missing. This Kbis excerpt contains several key pieces of information . This information is public , that is to say that any person can indeed request a Kbis extract if it wishes. This is the following information:

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Name of Registry of Registry

Company Name

SIREN number and legal form

Amount of share capital

Registered Address

Address of principal establishment

Date of constitution

NAF Code

activityDescrition

Name and first name of the leaders

Commercial court decisions concerning the company (if it has been the subject of proceedings, such as bankruptcy, liquidation, etc.)

If you run a second company , you will be asked for a secondary Kbis . The principal Kbis is your principal place of business and your registered office.

Usefulness of Kbis

When you create your company , you must create a file containing all your information and supporting documents. This folder will register your company and establish your first Kbis extract. The attribution is regulated by the Commercial Code (articles 123-150 to R. 123-152).

The subject is not to be considered lightly: if you have knowingly failed to register your company with the Register of Commerce and Companies (RCS), you are liable to a fine ranging from 45 000 euros for individuals to 225,000 euros for legal entities and three years' imprisonment for concealed work .

Once your company is registered, your Kbis extract will be required for many legal and civil acts, as well as procedures , such as opening a professional bank account, installing a telephone line, subscribing to an internet subscription by your company, the response to a public call for tenders, the constitution of a supplier or buyer's file, a proof of proof with PôleEmploi, etc.

Attention to the expiry date of the official document: in most cases, the requested Kbis extract must be from 3 months maximum .

How to get your Kbis extract

To obtain your Kbis extract, contact the registry of the Commercial Court . Indeed, only the clerks of the Courts are empowered to issue extracts Kbis. You can go to the office of the registry of the Commercial Court where the company is registered. You can also send a letter to the Registry of the Court, or, the most practical solution to make your request online , on the site Infogreffe.fr . Attention, the online approach is not possible for companies whose head office is located in Alsace, Moselle or Guyana.

If you are applying online, you will need to use the search form to access the company's Infogreffepage . Select "Kbis Extract" in the Official Documents section and confirm your order online.

The cost of a Kbis extract

The request for Kbis extract is paid . You will pay 4.06 euros for a mailing and 3.70 euros for an online application (2018 costs). In case of demand on the spot, the price of your Kbis extract will be 2.96 euros.

To conclude, the Kbis extract is a vital document for any company because it testifies to the legal and legal existence of the company. Registration with the Trade and Companies Register is mandatory. In addition, the extract Kbis is necessary to carry out different steps.