French Southern Territories: research operators and authorisations

Search and document delivery at a glance

Search online: French-registered operators: DATA INPI search by name, SIREN or SIRET. Identify the incorporation jurisdiction for other operators. [4]
Search language: DATA INPI offers French and English. The TAAF specialist information is in French. [5] [3]
Digital documents: For RNE-registered companies, the registration certificate is available as a PDF. [5]
Document language: Not specified
Paper and collection: Kbis can be obtained from the competent registry or by post. [6]
International delivery: Not specified

Fees at a glance: RNE certificate free; Kbis and specific records separately priced
Access: Identify registered office and incorporation jurisdiction; use DATA INPI for French companies

Choose the right register

The TAAF administration describes a territory without a permanent population and with headquarters in Saint-Pierre, Réunion. Its responsibilities include issuing fishing authorisations. These establish permission for an activity. [1] [3]

If the company is registered in the French RNE, anyone can obtain its public registration certificate free through DATA INPI. INPI lists company name, SIREN or SIRET as search terms. The correct route depends on the actual company, not merely where it operates. [4]

Names and abbreviations explained

TAAFTerres australes et antarctiques françaises: French Southern and Antarctic Lands, with their own territorial administration. [1]
RNERegistre national des entreprises: France’s enterprise register. An operator registered there can be researched regardless of where it carries on activity. [4]
SIREN / SIRETIdentifiants français de l’entreprise et de l’établissement: French identifiers for the company and establishment. INPI supports both as search criteria. [4]

Search step by step

Find the right company and evidence

Identify the legal operator
Take the full legal name, registered office, incorporation jurisdiction and available registry identifier from the contract or authorisation. In fisheries research, distinguish the vessel, licence holder and legal entity. [3] [4]
Research a French-registered company
Search DATA INPI by name, SIREN or SIRET. Select the correct legal entity and open its RNE certificate as a PDF. If a Kbis from the commercial register is specifically required, use Infogreffe or the responsible court registry. [4] [5] [6]
Check territorial authorisation separately
Use the official contact form to clarify TAAF jurisdiction. The administration lists Rue Gabriel Dejean, 97410 Saint-Pierre, Réunion, and +262 262 96 78 78. Specify the operator, activity and authorisation period. Ask for the responsible department and the relevant administrative decision. [2] [3]

Documents and fees

Document / information	Contents and purpose	Fee	How to get it
RNE registration certificate of a French operator [4] [5]	Public registration information for the selected company, including registration, activity and capital where applicable.	Free.	DATA INPI: search by company name, SIREN or SIRET and download the certificate from the result. Format / delivery PDF download; an accessible version is also offered. [5] International delivery Digital access without postal delivery. [5]
Kbis of a French commercial company [6]	Current evidence of a legal entity’s RCS entry. It does not verify a territorial operating permit.	According to Service Public: electronic €3.06, postal €4, at the registry €2.44.	Order through Infogreffe or the competent court registry. Format / delivery Electronic access or paper issue, depending on the ordering route. [6]

A company extract is not a fishing authorisation

Fishing rights depend on authorisations, fishing areas and campaigns. A company may legally exist without permission for the claimed territorial activity. For a specific assignment, therefore check both forms of evidence and their relevant periods. [3] [4]

Avoid common mistakes

The public TAAF website is not a complete company register. Do not automatically assign an operator to a French registry when its actual incorporation jurisdiction is unknown. [1] [4]

Frequently asked questions

Must I collect documents in the TAAF?

The RNE certificate of a French-registered company is available digitally. TAAF-specific enquiries go to the administration in Réunion. [5] [2]

Original sources

Sources reviewed: 16 September 2026. The guidance is based on the linked information published by registers and public authorities.

Terres australes et antarctiques françaises Administration des TAAF
Nous contacter Administration des TAAF
Cadre juridique des activités de pêche Administration des TAAF
Les documents justifiant l’existence d’une entreprise INPI
DATA INPI: actual search languages and PDF options INPI
Comment obtenir un extrait K ou Kbis ? Direction de l’information légale et administrative

French Southern Territories