LS Compta
5.2/10LS Compta is an online accounting firm from the Legalstart group. It gives French small businesses a dedicated accountant and Pennylane software for bookkeeping, VAT and annual accounts.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
LS Compta is the online chartered accounting firm run by the Legalstart group. It is registered with the French Ordre des experts-comptables and has offices in Paris and Bordeaux. It is a service with software included, not a pure software product. Each client gets a dedicated accountant employed in France, who handles bookkeeping, VAT returns, corporate tax, CFE, the liasse fiscale and the annual accounts. Clients work in a Pennylane client space, which offers bank synchronization, invoicing, expense reports and cash tracking. Payroll payslips and liquidation accounts are optional extras. LS Compta also offers company formation for SAS, SARL, SCI, LMNP and similar structures, and support during tax audits. It says it serves more than 3,000 companies, mostly young micro-businesses. Pricing is a monthly plan with no commitment. The official site lists Basique from 0 euros, Essentiel from 79 euros and Premium from 149 euros, all excluding VAT. Legalstart and third-party guides from late 2026 instead list entry prices by company type: 49 euros for SCI and LMNP, 79 euros for holdings, 99 euros for freelancers and very small businesses, and 139 euros for high-volume companies. The final price is set by quote and depends on the number of transactions. The only software integration it names is Pennylane. Its main limitation is fit: guides say it suits simple accounting for companies with fewer than about 10 employees. Some reviewers report long turnaround times, missed deadlines and cancellation friction.
Our Rating
Who LS Compta is best for
Good fit
Sources describe it as built for French micro-businesses with simple accounting, mostly under 10 employees.
It has a dedicated plan for independents and very small businesses, plus company formation through Legalstart.
Most of its clients are new companies, and company formation is offered free with an accounting subscription.
Less suited
- Real Estate6/10
It has specific SCI and LMNP plans for property holding structures.
- Enterprise1/10
Guides say it is unsuitable for complex flows or larger companies.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- A dedicated accountant based in France handles the bookkeeping and tax filings, so owners do not need accounting knowledge.
- Pennylane is included in the subscription and provides bank sync, invoicing and dashboards.
- Monthly plans have no commitment, and company formation is free with a subscription (legal fees are extra).
- Strong Google rating of about 4.7 out of 5 from more than 450 reviews, with praise for how responsive accountants are.
Cons
- Prices are entry-level figures that depend on a quote, and published amounts differ between the official site and the Legalstart pages.
- Some reviews mention long processing times, missed deadlines and errors in annual accounts.
- Reviewers report that cancelling is difficult and that free trials convert to paid plans automatically.
- It is designed for simple accounting and is a poor fit for complex or growing companies.
Key Features
LS Compta Pricing
Basique
- No commitment
- Accounting software included
- Entry price from 0 euros HT per month
- Aimed at starting out or managing a holding
Essentiel
- Dedicated accountant
- From 79 euros HT per month
- Bookkeeping and tax returns
- Final price set by quote based on transaction volume
Premium
- Dedicated accountant
- From 149 euros HT per month
- Marked most popular by the vendor
- Full-service bookkeeping, VAT, liasse fiscale and annual accounts
Frequently Asked Questions
The accounting is kept on Pennylane, which is included in every plan and works as the client's online space.
The plans are monthly with no commitment. Guides note that the site does not detail cancellation terms, so check them before you sign up.
Legalstart says the balance sheet and liasse fiscale are included in the monthly fee. Some third-party guides say they are billed separately, so confirm this in your quote.
Yes, as an option. Payslips start at 29 euros per payslip per month.
The firm says it answers within 48 hours. It is reachable by phone, video call or messaging on weekdays from 9am to 6pm.
A third-party review mentions a 30-day trial when you create your company through Legalstart. Otherwise, no trial is advertised.
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