What Amarris does

Amarris is a French chartered accountancy group founded in 1999 by Claude Robin in Guérande and headquartered in Saint-Herblain (Nantes metropolitan area), operating a multi-brand portfolio of accounting, payroll, tax advisory, and proprietary software services. The group serves approximately 30,000 clients across three primary segments: small and medium enterprises (TPE/PME), independent professionals, and furnished-rental real estate investors (LMNP), where its Amarris Immo subsidiary holds the #2 position in France with 25,000+ properties managed. Specialized verticals include e-commerce accounting (Amarris E-commerce, ex-Totem Expertise), pharmacy professionals (Pharmalex), and healthcare (via the Myriam Jarnigon acquisition). Payroll outsourcing is delivered through TPLPaye (handling ~20,000 payslips monthly) and was expanded with the December 2025 acquisition of Unit RH.

The technology stack centers on proprietary digital platforms that predate industry-wide adoption: a client-cabinet data exchange platform launched in 2005 (described as a "Dropbox before its time"), ECL Direct / Amarris Direct as France's first online accounting service (2008), and Fizen, a banking-flow-based management tool used by 5,000+ clients. Distribution combines a physical network of 17+ offices across France with 5 offices in Belgium (€8M revenue, 80 employees) plus nearshore/offshore presence in Romania and Mauritius, supported by both direct sales and a cabinet-acquisition channel that integrates independent firms into the Amarris network while preserving their client relationships.

The business model is subscription/recurring service fees with annual billing cycles, supplemented by software licensing and professional services revenue. The group employs 600+ people across France and internationally, growing from ~550, and reports €42M in revenue for 2024/2025 (up from €37M and €34M in prior periods, consistent with a stated 20% average annual growth rate). In September 2025, shareholders entered exclusive negotiations with Naxicap Partners for a strategic private equity partnership to fund further consolidation of the French accounting expertise sector. The group has completed or announced eight acquisitions over four years, including Myriam Jarnigon (Bordeaux, 2024), Totem-Expertise (Lyon, 2025), Unit RH (Lille, 2025), Altexa (Sarthe, 2026), and Groupe Morlans (Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 2026).

Name

Amarris

Legal name

AMARRIS HOLDING

Website

https://amarris.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Amarris is a French chartered accountancy group founded in 1999, serving ~30,000 SME, independent, and real estate investor clients across 17+ French offices and Belgium through multi-brand accounting, payroll, tax advisory, and proprietary software offerings, with €42M in 2024/2025 revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-herblain

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Accounting Services: Core accounting and expertise services for SMEs, independents, and real estate investors with approximately 30,000 clients
2. Payroll Services (TPLPaye): Externalized payroll processing service, managing 20,000 pay slips per month
3. Real Estate Accounting (Amarris Immo): Specialized accounting for furnished rental properties (LMNP), managing over 25,000 properties - now the first revenue line for the group
4. Software Licensing: Publishing accounting and payroll software solutions to clients and potentially other cabinets
5. Professional Services: Tax advisory, legal counsel, and financial consulting services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Amarris is a chartered accountancy group providing accounting, tax, payroll, and advisory services to approximately 30,000 clients including small and medium enterprises, independent professionals, real estate investors, e-commerce merchants, and healthcare professionals. Services are delivered through 17+ physical offices in France plus international presence, supplemented by proprietary digital platforms (Fizen, TPLPaye, Amarris Direct). Specialized sub-brands serve distinct verticals including furnished-rental/LMNP real estate accounting (#2 in France with 25,000+ properties), e-commerce accounting, pharmacy professionals, and payroll outsourcing (20,000 pay slips per month).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amarris Expertise-Comptable Chartered accountancy, tax advisory, payroll and business support services targeted at French small businesses (TPE) and entrepreneurs, with annual review meetings and a dedicated payroll/HR team.
• Amarris Contact Proximity-focused accountancy services for SMEs and small businesses (PME/TPE), with two annual client review meetings, ongoing payroll/HR team support, and geographic proximity to client operations.
• Amarris Immo Specialized real estate accounting and advisory for LMNP non-professional furnished rental investors and tourism furnished rentals; manages approximately 25,000 properties (~25% in seasonal/Airbnb rentals) and is the group's #1 revenue line.
• TPLPaye (Touche pas à la paye) Outsourced payroll management and social-law advisory service handling approximately 20,000 pay slips per month for SMEs across France, with expanded capacity through the Unit RH (Lille) integration.
• Fizen Cloud-based financial management and cash-flow analysis platform that aggregates banking transactions to provide real-time financial dashboards and business performance insights; used by more than 5,000 clients.
• Compta-Facile Information and guidance platform providing articles and resources on accounting and business financial management for professionals and business owners.
• Amarris E-commerce Specialized accounting services for e-commerce merchants and digital retailers, created from the Totem-Expertise (Lyon) acquisition; addresses sector-specific needs for inventory, multi-channel, and international online transactions.
• Pharmalex Specialized accounting brand focused on pharmacy professionals, part of Amarris's vertical market expansion strategy.
• Amarris Direct (formerly ECL Direct) Online/digital accounting service in Belgium (formerly ECL Direct); France's pioneering 2008 online accountancy offer, now distributed through the Amarris Direct digital brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180,000+ video views on employer branding campaign
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Groupe MorlanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Accounting and audit firm strongly established in Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, integration strengthens Amarris presence in Southwest France.
• AltexacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Reference player in accounting and audit in Sarthe region, integration accelerates Amarris growth in Western France.
• Unit RHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Acquisition of Unit RH, a Lille-based firm specializing in payroll outsourcing and social law consulting, joining TPLPaye subsidiary to strengthen Amarris group's payroll capabilities.
• LexflowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Partnership between Amarris Expertise-Comptable and legaltech Lexflow to launch a free online company formation service, making entrepreneurship more accessible by reducing complexity and cost of legal procedures for creators.
• Icade PromotioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Partnership between Amarris Immo and Icade Promotion to help individuals invest in Intermediate Rental Housing (LLI), a new form of investment in new real estate as Pinel scheme ended in 2024.
• Myriam Jarnigon Expert-ComptablecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2024Bordeaux accounting firm with 10 employees specializing in healthcare professionals, acquired to strengthen presence in Southern France.
• OC SportmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2024Event organizer for Marathon International de la Côte d'Amour Amarris. Amarris is title partner for 4 years, with the marathon aiming to become Top 3 in France with 10,000+ runners.
• Achille NeboutmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerClass40 sailor sponsored since 2022, with Amarris as title partner. Skipper from Montpellier, 2024 winner of Quebec-Saint-Malo and MedMax races. Preparing for Route du Rhum 2026. Over 350 people have 'embarked' with the team.
• Gildas MahéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-skipper with Achille Nebout on Class40 Amarris, notable achievements including 2nd place in Transat Jacques Vabre 2023.
• Les Neptunes de NantesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's handball team sponsored by Amarris, reflecting company's commitment to local sports.
• PharmalexminorOthersBrand within the Amarris group ecosystem, appears on company website as part of the brands portfolio.
• Compta-FacileminorOthersProfessional accounting information platform operated by Amarris, described as 'the pro spot for all things about accounting and business management'.
• Ecommerce brand (unnamed)minorOthersE-commerce focused brand created through integration of Totem-Expertise, launched as Amarris E-commerce.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fiducial: Major French group providing accounting, payroll, legal, and office-solutions services to SMBs and independents. Highly comparable multi-brand, multi-service model targeting the same French customer segments as Amarris.
• In Extenso: Leading French network of chartered accountants (part of Deloitte) serving SMBs and independents across France. Closely comparable in customer base, multi-office network model, and bundled advisory services.
• Baker Tilly France: Mid-tier international accounting and advisory firm with a substantial French presence serving SMBs and mid-market clients. Comparable service mix and target segment to Amarris's expertise-comptable brand.
• Sogexpert: Cooperative-style French chartered-accountant network serving small businesses and independents. Comparable in geographic footprint, segment focus, and integrated payroll/accounting offerings.

Emerging players

• Pennylane: French financial-management platform combining accounting, banking, and expense management for SMBs and accountants. Comparable target customer (French independents/SMBs) but a tech-first delivery model competing with Amarris's traditional cabinet approach.
• Dougs: France's leading online chartered-accountant service for freelancers, independents, and small businesses. Competes directly for Amarris's independents/SMB segment via a fully digital model.
• Indy: French all-in-one automated accounting and tax platform for freelancers and very small businesses. Targets the same independents segment as Amarris with a low-cost, self-serve model.

Broad incumbents

• Sage: Global accounting and payroll software giant with deep French SMB presence. Comparable in serving French SMB accountants but as an enabling software platform rather than a chartered-accountant firm.
• BDO France: Top-5 international accounting network's French member firm, providing audit, tax, and advisory to SMBs and mid-market clients. Comparable SMB focus but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Grant Thornton France: Global mid-tier accounting and advisory firm with a French practice serving SMEs and mid-market companies. Comparable in advisory and compliance services but with a broader international footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AmarrisRecrute/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/amarrisGroupe/?locale=fr_FR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amarris-groupe
• Instagraminstagram.com/amarrisgroupe/?hl=fr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors6 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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