The French agricultural landscape has changed considerably over recent decades. While individual ownership used to be the norm, modern agriculture is increasingly structured in corporate form. On ma-propriete.fr, we support this transformation by offering a wide range of agricultural listings dedicated to the transfer of company shares.
Acquiring company shares is not just a simple transfer of ownership; it is a genuine business transfer. In France, this involves a great diversity of production types. You will find opportunities in arable farming (cereals, oilseeds), mixed farming as well as livestock farming. For those passionate about dairy production, taking over shares is often an effective way of accessing an efficient and operational production facility.
In practical terms, an agricultural holding set up as a company brings together all the necessary means of production. This generally includes:
It is important to note that farmland (the land) may be held directly by the company or remain the property of third‑party landlords. In the latter case, the company holds a rural lease or pays rent, which guarantees access to the necessary Utilised Agricultural Area (UAA) for the activity.
From a demographic standpoint, the age pyramid of French farmers is accelerating this market. Many farmers retiring are looking for successors or farming partners to ensure the continuity of their business. Geographically, these opportunities are spread across the entire country, with a high concentration in major farming regions such as Brittany (notably for livestock), Nouvelle-Aquitaine (mixed farming and viticulture), Grand Est (arable farming) and Pays de la Loire.
Buying shares is a specific legal and financial transaction that differs from buying individual assets. To make a success of your agricultural investment or farm takeover, several criteria must be examined closely.
First, the legal structure of the target company is crucial. In France, the most common forms are:
When you buy company securities, you take over the assets but also the liabilities. It is therefore essential to analyse the valuation of the business. The selling price of the shares depends on the company’s share capital, its reserves, and the actual value of the assets. A major point of attention is the partner’s current account: these are sums advanced by the transferors to the company, which often have to be repaid at the time of the transfer.
The profitability of the holding is obviously the driving force behind your project. Whether you want to become an active partner or a simple investor, an operational audit is strongly recommended to check the farm’s financial health (gross operating surplus, net profit) and technical performance.
Finally, financing arrangements and taxation must be anticipated. The purchase of shares may require a substantial personal equity contribution. Agricultural taxation (transfer duties on the sale of shares) is often more favourable than that applied to traditional real‑estate sales, but it requires the expertise of an accountant or legal specialist. The leasehold rights are also an intangible asset that can be valued within the company.
For users with a set‑up or external‑growth project, ma-propriete.fr has designed tailor‑made tools to simplify the search for an agricultural company.
Our advanced search engine allows you to filter listings according to specific criteria:
To avoid missing any opportunity to become a partner or take over a farm, we recommend that you create e‑mail alerts. You will then be notified in real time as soon as a new listing matching your criteria is published.
One of the major strengths of our portal is transparency and networking. On the site you will find listings from both rural property professionals and private individuals. Each listing allows you to contact the seller directly to obtain further information on the accounts, equipment or land. Finally, the geolocation of listings (depending on the seller’s choice) helps you visualise the farm’s environment, a key criterion for the logistical viability of your project.
You are a farmer and wish to transfer your company or open up your capital? ma-propriete.fr offers an efficient solution for finding buyers or investors.
The sale of company shares often requires a certain degree of discretion, particularly with regard to neighbours, employees or business partners. This is why we offer a choice in the level of geolocation of your listings. You can decide not to disclose the exact location of your holding in order to maintain the confidentiality of your disposal project, while still benefiting from the national visibility of our portal.
The strength of ma-propriete.fr lies in its audience: with a large number of qualified visitors every month, your listing is seen by serious project initiators. We ensure multichannel distribution of your offer. In addition to its presence on the site, your listing can be shared on our social networks and dedicated Facebook groups, thereby increasing your chances of reaching a wide variety of profiles: young farmers, neighbours wishing to expand, or investors in land portage.
Our in‑depth knowledge of the rural market enables us to structure listings so as to highlight the strengths of your company (profitability, quality of plots, modernity of equipment). The user‑friendliness of our platform allows you to manage your buyer contacts completely independently or to delegate this management to our partners.
Beyond simply publishing listings, we have developed a complete ecosystem to support every stage of your agricultural project:
Whether you are looking to pass on the result of a lifetime’s work or to invest in the agriculture of tomorrow, ma-propriete.fr is the preferred partner for your rural success.
