Phone Number Regulations - France (FR)

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When ordering phone numbers, documentation must be less than 3 months old for your order to be approved. Please note that one piece of documentation for each information category is sufficient.

Country Summary

France
Locale Name
FR
ISO Code
Europe
Region

Local Number Requirements in France

InformationDocumentation NeededValid Documentation Types
Business NameProof of Identity
  • Commercial Register Excerpts (extrait K-bis), must show name of Authorised Representative
Business Address

Must be located in the region covered by the area prefix. PO Boxes are unacceptable where a local address is required.

Proof of Address in France
  • Commercial Register Excerpt showing local address
  • Title deed
  • Rent receipt
  • Tax notice
  • Utility bill
Business Registration NumberProof of Business Registration Number
  • Commercial Register Excerpts (extrait K-bis)
Name of Authorised RepresentativeProof of Identity*
  • Government-issued ID
  • Residence Permit
  • Passport

* If the company cannot obtain the Proof of Identity for the Authorised Representative recorded on the Commercial Register Extract (extrait K-bis), they can get a Power of Attorney signed by the Authorised Representative featured on the K-bis. When a Power of Attorney is used, you will also need to submit a copy of the executed Power of Attorney, and the Proof of Identity of the person authorised to act on behalf of the company as set in the executed Power of Attorney.

National Number Requirements in France

InformationDocumentation NeededValid Documentation Types
Business NameProof of Identity
  • Commercial Register Excerpts (extrait K-bis), must show name of Authorised Representative
Business Address

Must be located in France. 

Proof of Address in France
  • Commercial Register Excerpt showing local address
  • Title deed
  • Rent receipt
  • Tax notice
  • Utility bill
Business Registration NumberProof of Business Registration Number
  • Commercial Register Excerpts (extrait K-bis)
Name of Authorised RepresentativeProof of Identity*
  • Government-issued ID
  • Residence Permit
  • Passport

* If the company cannot obtain the Proof of Identity for the Authorised Representative recorded on the Commercial Register Extract (extrait K-bis), they can get a Power of Attorney signed by the Authorised Representative featured on the K-bis. When a Power of Attorney is used, you will also need to submit a copy of the executed Power of Attorney, and the Proof of Identity of the person authorised to act on behalf of the company as set in the executed Power of Attorney.

Toll-Free Number Requirements in France

InformationDocumentation NeededValid Documentation Types
Business NameProof of Identity
  • Commercial Register Excerpts (extrait K-bis), must show name of Authorised Representative
Business Address

Must be in the European Economic Area (EEA) 

Proof of Business Address in EEA
  • Commercial Register Excerpt showing address in European Economic Area
  • Title deed
  • Rent receipt
  • Tax notice
  • Utility bill
Business Registration NumberProof of Business Registration Number
  • Commercial Register Excerpts (extrait K-bis)
Name of Authorised RepresentativeProof of Identity*
  • Government-issued ID
  • Residence Permit
  • Passport

* If the company cannot obtain the Proof of Identity for the Authorised Representative recorded on the Commercial Register Extract (extrait K-bis), they can get a Power of Attorney signed by the Authorised Representative featured on the K-bis. When a Power of Attorney is used, you will also need to submit a copy of the executed Power of Attorney, and the Proof of Identity of the person authorised to act on behalf of the company as set in the executed Power of Attorney.

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