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ARCHOS

Distributor

Igny, France ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทFounded 19881-10 employeeswww.archos.comVAT verified (EU VIES)
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Trust core

A real, operating distributor

Active company ยท Distributor ยท 8 independent sources

Website live

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Active legal entity ID (LEI)

GLEIF

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Active in the company registry

INSEE Sirene (annuaire-entreprises)

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Registered to clear customs (EORI FR34390282100069)

EU EORI validation (European Commission)

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Does it exist and operate now?

  • Website liveJul 2026proof
  • Active in the company registry (INSEE Sirene (annuaire-entreprises))Jul 2026proof

Is it safe to deal with?

  • Not on sanctions lists (OpenSanctions)Jul 2026proof
  • Not on debarment lists (OpenSanctions)Jul 2026proof

Can you reach the people behind it?

  • Named directors on file (INSEE Sirene (annuaire-entreprises))Jul 2026proof

Independently confirmed

Trust timeline

  1. 1988founded (registry / declared)

Not enough dated points to assess consistency yet.

Cross-checks

  • Identity agrees across independent sources (name and VIES register)
  • VAT and customs (EORI) both confirmed
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Check it yourself: Sanctions search (OpenSanctions) โ†— ยท VAT in EU VIES โ†—

Not yet checkable from open public sources in France: A maker, not a middleman ยท No debts or court trouble ยท Reachable and responsive.

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Importing from this supplier: what applies

Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.

  • Electronics for the EU need CE marking incl. RoHS substance limits, and producers must register for WEEE take-back in each member state of sale. European Commission (CE) โ†—
  • Radio/wireless devices for the US market require FCC equipment authorization before import. US FCC โ†—

Distribution capabilities

Partner roles
Countries covered
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Safe Bets (You can get a refund)

  • Credit cards
  • PayPal (specifically "Goods and Services")
  • Escrow services (where your money is held safely until the goods actually arrive)
  • Letter of Credit (best for large, bulk orders)

Red Flags (Your money is gone for good)

  • Wire transfers to personal bank accounts
  • Crypto
  • Western Union or MoneyGram
  • Gift cards

The ultimate warning sign: If a supplier refuses cards or escrow and only pushes for non-reversible payment methods, walk away immediately. This is the number one sign of a scam. Either insist on escrow or drop the deal.

Double-check the names: The name on the bank account must perfectly match the officially registered company name. If it doesn't, stop right there.

First-time orders: Always use an independent escrow service for your first order. This ensures the supplier only gets paid after you have the goods in hand.

Company facts

Where is ARCHOS based?

ARCHOS is based in Igny, France.

Is ARCHOS a manufacturer or a distributor?

ARCHOS is a distributor listed on Hell of a Partner.

What does ARCHOS supply?

ARCHOS works across Consumer Electronics.

When was ARCHOS founded?

ARCHOS was founded in 1988.

Is ARCHOS on official record?

Yes. ARCHOS appears in the following official or independent registers: VIES (EU VAT), GLEIF, INSEE Sirene (annuaire-entreprises). Each is a free public source a buyer can re-check.

VIES (EU VAT) โ†—GLEIF โ†—INSEE Sirene (annuaire-entreprises) โ†—

Has ARCHOS been covered in independent media?

Yes. Independent coverage of ARCHOS is on record from: ideal-investisseur.fr.

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What is ARCHOS's VAT or tax ID?

ARCHOS's VAT number is FR82343902821. It was validated against the EU VIES system; you can re-check it there for free.

How large is ARCHOS?

ARCHOS reports a team in the 1-10 employees bracket.

What are the alternatives to ARCHOS?

Buyers comparing ARCHOS usually also look at SOLEMS, STORDATA, Matrelec S.A.S., out of 7778 Consumer Electronics suppliers listed in France on this marketplace.

Is ARCHOS verified on Hell of a Partner?

Not yet. ARCHOS is listed from public sources and has not completed verification. Review the trust signals on this page before you make contact.