Entrepreneurs, private clients & family businesses

The entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of Prax Avocats' identity.

We support entrepreneurs and family groups at every stage of their journey.

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Entrepreneurs, private clients & family businesses

The entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of Prax Avocats' identity.

We support entrepreneurs and family groups at every stage of their journey, advising them on developing their activities in compliance with tax and regulatory standards, or preparing for the sale of their companies or the transfer of their business to future generations under the best conditions.

We also support our clients in structuring and developing their philanthropic projects.

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Our lawyers offer personalized support to entrepreneurs on key aspects such as:

  • Structuring business assets, including the choice of legal entities, the relevance of a holding company, or the optimization of advantageous tax regimes.
  • Designing and implementing incentive schemes for strategic executives.
  • Pre-sale reorganization, in line with the seller's objectives, as well as advice on reinvestment strategies: capital gains tax deferral, wealth transfer, or financing philanthropic projects.
  • Business transfer within families, including the use of the Dutreil pact or split ownership.
  • Managing the governance of family groups to ensure harmony and cohesion between shareholders from multiple generations.

Thanks to the solid and long-lasting relationships we maintain with our clients, we become trusted partners. Our approach always integrates an international vision adapted to their needs.

Prax Avocats supports you in all your projects in France and internationally.

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