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Settle into Paris, paperwork-free.

French bureaucracy is famously complex. Bank accounts, health insurance, taxes, utilities... We handle the paperwork so you can focus on enjoying your new life in Paris.

The reality

Why French admin is so hard for expats

You've secured your apartment. Now comes the real challenge: navigating one of the world's most complex bureaucratic systems.

Everything depends on everything

Need a bank account? You'll need an address. Need to register for health insurance? You'll need a bank account. The dependencies are endless and circular.

French-only systems

CPAM, CAF, impots, ANTS — most government portals are entirely in French with little to no English support. One wrong click can delay your application by weeks.

Weeks of waiting

Carte Vitale takes 6-8 weeks. CAF processing can take months. Tax registration requires patience. Without proper follow-up, applications get lost.

Document overload

Certified translations, apostilles, specific photo formats, RIBs, attestations — each agency has different requirements and nothing is standardized.

Our services

Everything you need to settle in

From opening a bank account to setting up your utilities, we guide you through every administrative step.

01

Banking setup

Your finances, sorted

We help you open a French bank account at expat-friendly banks like BNP Paribas or Credit Agricole, including document preparation and appointment scheduling.

Account openingRIB setup
02

Health insurance

Assurance Maladie, handled

We guide you through CPAM registration, help you apply for your Carte Vitale, and choose a mutuelle that fits your needs.

CPAM registrationCarte VitaleMutuelle
03

CAF registration

Benefits & housing aid

Access family benefits and housing assistance (APL). We help you create your CAF account, understand your quotient familial, and apply for the right allocations.

APL housing aidFamily benefits
04

Tax registration

French taxes, demystified

Get your numero fiscal (French tax ID) and set up your impots.gouv.fr account. We explain your tax obligations and help with your first declaration.

Numero fiscalTax portal setup
05

Driver's license

Exchange your license

Exchange your foreign license for a French permis de conduire through the ANTS platform. We ensure you meet deadlines and avoid retaking the driving test.

ANTS applicationDocument prep
06

Utility setup

Home-ready from day one

Get electricity, gas, water, and internet connected. We handle provider selection, contract setup, and meter activation so your home is ready from day one.

EDF / EngieInternet / Fiber

How it works

Your path to being settled

A clear, step-by-step process that turns months of bureaucracy into weeks.

01

Consultation

We assess your situation, timeline, and which services you need most urgently. Every expat's path is different — we create a plan tailored to yours.

02

Document preparation

We prepare your dossiers, gather required documents, and handle translations. Every form is filled in correctly the first time.

03

Applications

We submit applications, schedule appointments, and navigate French portals on your behalf. No more deciphering government websites in French.

04

Follow-up

We track progress, respond to requests, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. In France, applications that aren't followed up tend to disappear.

Why Flatigo

Why expats trust us with their admin

  • We speak the language

    All communications with French agencies are handled in French by native speakers.

  • We know the system

    Which documents are actually needed, which deadlines matter, and how to avoid common pitfalls.

  • We follow up relentlessly

    In France, applications that aren't tracked tend to disappear. We stay on top of every case.

  • We save you time

    Hours of phone calls, confusing websites, and trips to government offices — handled for you.

6-8

weeks for Carte Vitale

3+

months residency for PUMA

70%

healthcare reimbursed

50%

tax credit on nounous

Ready to get settled in Paris?

Book a free consultation and let's map out your administrative priorities. We'll create a personalized plan to get you fully set up — no stress, no French required.

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FAQ

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