Business creation in France saw a significant increase in August, rising by 6.5% compared to July, according to data from INSEE, the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. This follows a revised upward adjustment of July's figures, which were initially reported as a decline of 1.3% but were later corrected to a 0.9% increase due to a "technical error." In August, 116,917 businesses were created, with the data adjusted for seasonal variations and the number of working days. The rise is largely driven by the registration of micro-entrepreneurs, a category of small business owners who benefit from simplified administrative procedures and tax advantages. Their numbers increased by 7.3% in August, following a 0.9% rise in July. Traditional sole proprietorships, which are businesses owned and operated by a single individual, also continued their strong growth, rising by 7.9% in August after a 7.8% increase in July. Meanwhile, the creation of traditional companies, which are more formalized business structures, rebounded by 3.8% after a slight decline in July. These figures indicate a broader trend of business activity in France, with several sectors showing notable growth. The increase in business creation was especially pronounced in certain industries. Trade and automotive repair saw the highest growth, with a 10.9% rise, followed by transport and storage at 11.5%, and accommodation and food service at 17.4%. In contrast, construction experienced a slight decline, with a 0.7% decrease in business creation. Over the last three months, the total number of businesses created in France increased by 13.1% compared to the same period in the previous year, adding 36,100 new businesses. The sector of business support activities, which includes services such as accounting, consulting, and logistics, was the main driver of this growth, contributing 4.4 percentage points to the increase. Looking at the past twelve months, from September 2025 to August 2026, the total number of business creations rose by 11.4% compared to the previous year. Micro-entrepreneurs saw the most significant growth, with a 14.4% increase in registrations, outpacing the 6.7% growth in traditional companies and the 4.4% rise in traditional sole proprietorships. This data highlights a dynamic and evolving business landscape in France, with micro-entrepreneurs playing a particularly important role in the current economic environment.