What amarris groupe does

Amarris Groupe is a French multi-brand accounting, payroll, HR, and software services group headquartered in Saint-Herblain (Nantes area) with operations across France, Belgium, Romania, and Mauritius. Founded in 1999 by Claude Robin in Guérande, the group serves approximately 30,000 clients comprising independent professionals, TPE and SME owners, LMNP (furnished rental) real estate investors, healthcare practitioners, and e-commerce businesses through a hybrid model of 15+ physical accounting cabinets and proprietary digital platforms.

The group's technology backbone rests on proprietary platforms developed over two decades: a data exchange platform launched in 2005 (the first of its kind between an accounting firm and its clients), ECL Direct/Amarris Direct (the first online accounting service in 2008), and Fizen (a banking-flow-based management tool serving 5,000+ clients). The portfolio is structured across distinct brands — Amarris Expertise-Comptable (core accounting), Amarris Immo (real estate accounting and LMNP property management, ranking top 3 in French furnished rental with 25,000+ properties), TPLPaye (payroll outsourcing processing 20,000 monthly pay slips), Amarris Contact (business creation), Pharmalex (pharmacy professionals), and Amarris E-commerce (launched June 2025).

Revenue derives primarily from recurring annual subscriptions for accounting, payroll, and property management engagements, supplemented by professional services (tax, legal, financial advisory) and software licensing. Reported revenue reached €42M in 2024 (up from €37M), with approximately 20% average annual growth, 600 employees, and a stated 20% annual growth rate. Distribution combines direct local sales through physical cabinets with self-serve online platforms and a partner network model for integrating independent firms. Capital structure includes Naxicap Partners (entered exclusive negotiations September 2025), BNP Paribas Développement, Arkéa Capital, and Ouest Croissance, with a €39M funding round announced in July 2026 dedicated to accelerating external growth.

Name

amarris groupe

Legal name

AMARRIS HOLDING

Website

https://amarrisgroupe.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Amarris Groupe is a French multi-brand accounting, payroll, HR, and software services group serving approximately 30,000 independent professionals, SMEs, LMNP real estate investors, and healthcare/e-commerce clients across 15+ offices in France and Belgium through proprietary digital platforms and physical cabinets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Payroll Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Office Administration & Operations (Accounting, Reporting, Payroll) (FSAAADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Property Management Advisory & Leasing Administration (FSAEAJAN)

Keywords

• Accounting services
• Payroll outsourcing
• Real estate accounting
• Small business accounting
• HR management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-herblain

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 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 and Bookkeeping Services: Core accounting and expertise services for TPE, PME and independent professionals, providing recurring annual engagement with multiple client touchpoints throughout the year
2. Payroll and HR Services: Payroll outsourcing services through TPLPaye subsidiary, managing approximately 20,000 pay slips per month
3. Real Estate Management: Amarris Immo manages over 25,000 properties for furnished rental investors (LMNP), becoming the top revenue generator for the group and ranking in the top 3 of the furnished rental market in France
4. Software Licensing: Amarris is also a software publisher, providing technology solutions to their own operations and potentially to external clients
5. Professional Services: Tax advisory, legal counsel, and financial consulting services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels15 records

Core offering

Amarris Groupe is a French accounting and professional services firm that delivers bookkeeping, tax, payroll, HR, and real estate accounting services to independent professionals, very small businesses (TPE), SMEs (PME), and furnished-rental (LMNP) property investors through a network of 15+ owned offices and proprietary digital platforms (Fizen, Amarris Direct). The group combines in-person accounting expertise with software-enabled service delivery, processing around 20,000 pay slips per month through TPLPaye and managing over 25,000 furnished-rental properties through Amarris Immo.

Product overview

Amarris Groupe operates as a multi-brand accounting and payroll services group, offering a comprehensive suite of services through distinct specialized brands. The portfolio includes: Amarris Expertise-Comptable for core accounting services; Amarris Immo for real estate accounting (furnished rentals); TPLPaye for payroll outsourcing; Amarris Contact for business creation and accounting support; Fizen as a banking flow-based accounting piloting tool; Compta-Facile as an information resource; and sector-specific brands like Pharmalex and Amarris E-commerce. The group serves approximately 30,000 clients including independents, SME directors, and real estate investors, combining digital tools with proximity-based services across 15+ offices in France and Belgium.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amarris Expertise-Comptable (AmarrisEC) Core accounting and tax services for small businesses (TPE) and professionals, providing expert accounting advisory and compliance services.
• Amarris Contact Accounting services brand offering creator packs and ongoing accounting support with two annual meetings to discuss client projects and perspectives.
• Amarris Immo Real estate accounting services specializing in furnished rental (LMNP/meublé de tourisme), managing over 25,000 properties and ranking among top 3 in the French furnished rental market.
• TPLPaye Payroll outsourcing services handling approximately 20,000 pay slips monthly as part of the Touche pas à la paye offering.
• Amarris Direct (Belgium) Online accounting platform serving the Belgian market, the first online accounting model created in 2008 (originally ECL Direct).
• Pharmalex Accounting services specialized for pharmacy professionals, part of the group's sector-specific expertise offerings.
• Fizen Banking flow-based accounting piloting platform for non-accountants, managing over 5,000 client accounts.
• Compta-Facile Online accounting information resource providing educational content on accounting and business management for professionals.
• Amarris E-commerce Specialized accounting services for the e-commerce sector, launched in June 2025 following the Totem-Expertise acquisition.
• Tax, Legal and Financial Advisory Services Tax advisory, legal counsel, and financial consulting services offered to clients of the accounting practice.

Quantifiable outcome

• Processes 20,000+ payroll slips monthly through TPLPaye subsidiary
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and flagship.

• Groupe MorlansminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Accounting and audit firm integrated into Amarris to strengthen presence in Nouvelle-Aquitaine region
• Cabinet AltexaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Accounting and audit firm in Sarthe acquired to accelerate growth in Western France
• Unit RHminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Lillois company specialized in payroll outsourcing and social law consulting, acquired by TPLPaye subsidiary
• Icade PromotionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Partnership between Icade and Amarris Immo to help individuals invest in Intermediate Rental Housing (LLI) following Pinel program end
• OC SportflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent organizer of the Marathon International Côte d'Amour. Amarris is title partner for 4 years starting 2024. The marathon aims to become Top 3 in French marathons.
• Achille NeboutflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPrincipal partner of Class40 sailor since 2022. Partnership includes brand visibility on boat, events, and sailing adventures. Over 350 people have sailed with Achille. Cap 2026 Route du Rhum.
• Gildas MahéminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-skipper with Achille Nebout on Class40 Amarris. Sailing partnership for brand visibility during ocean races.
• Les Neptunes de NantesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's handball team sponsorship showing company commitment to local sports
• DayOneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRSE partnership platform for corporate social responsibility initiatives
• Secours Populaire de RezéminorOthersCharitable partnership for toy collection drives during holiday season

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dougs: French online accounting and tax-filing platform for freelancers, independents, and small businesses. Closest digital-native peer to Amarris in the SMB accounting segment, competing head-on for the same TPE/freelancer clientele with a SaaS-first delivery model.
• Indy: French cloud accounting and business-management platform aimed at freelancers, micro-enterprises, and self-employed professionals. Direct competitor for the independent-professional and TPE customer base that anchors Amarris's core accounting offering.
• In Extenso: Large national French accounting and consulting network with hundreds of local cabinets serving SMBs. Comparable to Amarris in targeting TPE/PME with a multi-office, multi-service accounting and advisory model.
• Fiducial: Long-established French accounting, legal, payroll, and SMB advisory firm with a broad national footprint. Comparable scale and SMB focus to Amarris, including payroll outsourcing and recurring advisory services for very small businesses.

Emerging players

• Pennylane: French fintech offering a unified accounting, payroll, and treasury platform for SMBs and their accountants. Comparable customer base and partial product overlap with Amarris, but delivered as cloud software with an accountant-partner ecosystem rather than owned cabinets.

Broad incumbents

• BDO France: French member of the global BDO mid-tier accounting network offering audit, accounting, tax, and advisory across SMB and mid-market segments. Comparable accounting and advisory capabilities to Amarris but at broader scale and with a heavier mid-market tilt.
• Mazars France: French arm of the international Mazars audit, tax, and advisory firm. Comparable in providing multi-service professional support including accounting and payroll, but serves a broader client mix from SMBs to large corporates.
• Baker Tilly France: French accounting, audit, and advisory network serving SMBs, mid-market companies, and associations. Comparable multi-service accounting/payroll/tax model to Amarris, with similar SME segment focus but broader national/international affiliations.
• KPMG France: French member of the Big 4 offering audit, tax, accounting, and advisory to a wide range of SMB and large-cap clients. Comparable accounting and payroll service capabilities to Amarris but operating at much larger scale and with broader corporate coverage.

Others

• Cegid: Major French provider of cloud accounting, payroll, tax, and ERP software used widely by SMBs and accounting firms in France. Comparable to Amarris's Fizen and Amarris Direct platforms as enabling software infrastructure for the French accounting ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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