A company's domicile determines its nationality, its country of taxation and the competent jurisdiction to handle any disputes concerning it.
The domiciliation address corresponds to the company's registered office and must appear on all official documents.
French law allows the domiciliation address to be separated from the employee's place of work, and companies can call on the services of a domiciliation company.
Paying particular attention to the choice of the best domiciliation is a strategic issue, and Paris ' worldwide influence is undeniably a major factor of attractiveness for the development of your business.
There are many domiciliation companies in Paris, often located at prestigious addresses. A renowned location helps to convey a positive image of your company and strengthen your reputation.
For example, if you're an international company, having your registered office on the Champs-Elysées is a decisive advantage.
The prestigious avenues of the Parisian arrondissements enhance your credibility with customers and partners.
Adopting a prestigious address contributes directly to the development of your business
Domiciliary companies generally provide more than just a mailbox with mail forwarding. They also offer a wide range of additional services, such as mail scanning and storage, administrative and legal secretarial services, switchboard services, call forwarding and the provision of meeting rooms.
Domiciliation offers are flexible and adaptable to the needs of each company, offering "à la carte" services. The large number of domiciliation services on offer in Paris has led domiciliation companies to lower their prices in order to be more competitive. It is therefore possible to obtain a simple mailbox with mail forwarding for a few dozen euros per month. Prices also vary according to the prestige of the address and the services chosen.
By law, domiciliation companies must provide their customers with the premises they need to store accounting and administrative documents.
Separating private and professional life
Using the services of a domiciliation company means you don't have to use your own home as your company's address.
Although it may appear to be the most attractive and least expensive solution, it actually has a number of drawbacks.
Your personal address will be known to everyone, which can be very damaging to you in the event of a dissatisfied customer. Some leases and condominium by-laws prohibit business domiciliation.
Receiving customers and goods is strictly regulated by law.
Using a domiciliation company allows you to separate your private and business premises, and to have suitable meeting rooms to receive all your customers, partners and investors in complete confidentiality.
Choosing a Paris domiciliation address can be a strategic move to save money
This is a much less expensive solution than a commercial lease, for which you have to pay the monthly rent, all utilities and current expenses.
And did you know that Paris has one of the lowest Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises (CFE) rates in France?
It's a tax-efficient place to do business, and the city's reputation is a powerful factor in its appeal.
There are many advantages to choosing a Paris domiciliation address, and the range of services on offer is highly flexible for businesses: à la carte services, competitive rates, no-obligation contracts and the availability of meeting rooms.
However, domiciling your company in Paris doesn't necessarily mean working there, and this solution is far more useful than a simple virtual office.
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The many services provided by the domiciliation company will enable you to focus on what's most important: growing your business.
Written by our expert Paul LASBARRERES-CANDAU
December 14, 2017
