The Kbis extract is a company's "identity card". It can be requested as proof of a company's legal existence. Even if the Kbis extract has no validity date, it is frequently requested to provide a Kbis extract that is less than 3 months old. This means that some entrepreneurs need to have their Kbis issued regularly, but this can be a time-consuming process: how quickly and at what cost can you obtain a Kbis extract?


Definition: what is a Kbis extract?

The Kbis extract is the document that identifies your company, a sort of "identity card".

It contains information such as :

  • Your company's RCS number
  • Share capital
  • Information on the manager, directors and statutory auditors
  • Company name, acronym and logo
  • Legal form
  • The address where your company is domiciled
  • Creation date
  • NAF code
  • Detailed activity

It is generally used by companies when they need to prove their existence and certain information to commercial and social partners. The Kbis is also useful for opening a business bank account or taking out professional insurance.

Formalities for obtaining a Kbis extract

There are two main ways to obtain your Kbis certificate:

  • The first is to go directly to the clerk's office of your local commercial court. You can then pick it up directly at the counter or receive it by mail.
  • The second solution is to apply online at infogreffe.fr.

There are also private websites that allow you to obtain your Kbis, but the price will be much higher.

How much does it cost to obtain a Kbis certificate?

Issuing a Kbis extract costs money, even if it's not very much.

Here are the fees for obtaining a Kbis extract:

  • If you have decided to collect your Kbis directly from the registry: €2.96
  • Postal delivery: €3.96
  • Electronic: €3.70

How quickly can I get it?

If you have just set up your company, the Registrar's Office will send you your Kbis extract within 3 to 7 working days. However, it is possible to request a provisional Kbis at least 48 hours after submitting your application.

If you request a re-issue of your Kbis, you will receive it almost immediately after submitting your request, whether online or at the registry counter. If you request it by post, it should take a maximum of 3 working days.