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France Records 119,000 New Businesses in September
France recorded a record 119,000 business creations in September, according to the national statistics agency, Insee.
Microbusinesses accounted for three-quarters of the new businesses, though the number of more traditional businesses also rose notably.
The record came as the economy slowed, with the Bank of France forecasting just 0.1% GDP growth in the third quarter.
Commerce was among the strongest sectors, with new businesses up 4% from August and close to 15% higher than a year earlier.
Business support and real estate also saw increases, while hospitality, industry and household services declined in September.
Information and communications, which had grown strongly over the past year, also fell slightly that month.
France recorded 119,000 new businesses in September, the highest number on record, according to Insee.
Microenterprises accounted for three-quarters of the total.
New business creation rose despite France’s slow economy and a government downgrade to growth forecasts.
Commerce was among the most dynamic sectors, while hospitality and food services, industry, and household services saw declines.
- Who
- Businesses in France.
- What
- Insee recorded 119,000 new business creations, the highest number on record.
- When
- September 2026.
- Where
- France.
- Why
- Not stated
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The Bank of France forecast 0.1% growth in gross domestic product.
France recorded 119,000 new business creations, according to Insee.
franceinfo reported that new business creation had reached a record level.
- New business creations
- 119,000 in September
- Microenterprises
- Three-quarters of September's total
- Commerce
- Creations rose 4% in one month and nearly 15% over a year
- GDP growth forecast
- 0.1% for the third quarter of 2026