There is the same kind of unpaid leave in France to create a company, but it's for one year (and possible to extend it for one more year): https://www.service-p

There is the same kind of unpaid leave in France to create a company, but it's for one year (and possible to extend it for one more year): https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2382 https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/F2382 (in French)