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SIRET code
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The SIRET code (French: Système d’identification du répertoire des établissements), or SIRET number,[1] is an INSEE code which allows the geographic identification of any French establishment or business.
Construction
[edit]This 14-figure numerical identifier is split into two parts:
- the first is the SIREN code of the legal unit to which the SIRET unit belongs;
- the second is usually called the NIC (internal ranking number; French: Numéro interne de classement), and is made up of a four-figure number attributed to the establishment and a control figure used to validate the SIRET number as a whole.
For example, 732 829 320 00074 would refer to the seventh establishment (followed by 4 as the check digit) of the business with SIREN number 732 829 320.
Calculating a valid code
[edit]The SIRET number's check digit (the last) that verifies the validity of the SIRET number (SIREN + NIC). It is calculated using the Luhn formula.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Siret number". INSEE official website. Retrieved 29 June 2022.
External links
[edit]- Definition on the INSEE website
- SIRENE database
SIRET code
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The SIRET code, formally known as the Système d'Identification du Répertoire des Établissements, is a unique 14-digit numerical identifier assigned to each business establishment in France by the Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (INSEE).[1] It consists of a 9-digit SIREN number, which identifies the overarching legal entity or company, combined with a 5-digit Numéro Interne de Classement (NIC) that specifies the individual establishment and includes a control digit for validation.[1] This structure allows for precise geographic and administrative identification of business locations across the country, distinguishing multiple sites operated by the same entity.[2]
Upon registration of a new business or establishment—such as through declarations of activity, micro-enterprise setups, or formal incorporations—the SIREN and SIRET numbers are automatically generated and issued via France's Single Window for Company Formalities, without requiring a separate application.[2] These identifiers are entered into the national Sirene directory, a public database maintained by INSEE that serves as the official register of French economic units, providing essential data on company structures, activities, and locations.[1] The SIRET is particularly vital for multi-site operations, as a single company can hold multiple SIRET numbers, one for each distinct address or branch.[2]
In practice, the SIRET code plays a central role in French administrative, fiscal, and commercial processes, mandating its inclusion on key documents such as invoices, payslips, contracts, and tax declarations to ensure compliance and traceability.[2] It facilitates interactions with government agencies, including social security contributions, VAT reporting, and statistical reporting, while also enabling public verification of business legitimacy through online directories.[1] For international trade and compliance, the SIRET is often linked to France's VAT identification number (starting with "FR" followed by the SIREN and two check digits), underscoring its importance in the broader European economic framework.[2] Established in 1973 as part of France's standardized business identification system, the SIRET remains a cornerstone of economic governance, supporting data accuracy in national statistics and regulatory oversight.[3]
