The premises and location of a law firm are decisive factors for a lawyer, but we often forget that a commercial lease is not the only option when it comes to domiciling a business. Indeed, for a lawyer just starting out, the fixed costs of renting "hard" premises can be prohibitive. For these professions, domiciliation companies represent a perfectly adapted alternative.
The choice of address is a strategic one, particularly for the domiciliation of a lawyer's business.
The choice of address is particularly important for a lawyer. It can bring you notoriety and credibility. It's easy to imagine that a lawyer based on the Champs-Elysées will have a better image than one based at a less prestigious address.
The second point to consider is customer proximity. To make it easier for you to come and meet your customers, consider locating your business at an address that's easily accessible by transport, or directly located in the same area as your customers.
Finally, if your customers are spread over several geographical areas, it may be a good idea to mesh these zones so that you always have an office close to your customers.
For a lawyer, as for all self-employed professionals, there are essentially three types of domiciliation
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Domiciliation at home: this may seem practical when you're just starting out, but it quickly becomes limited: being domiciled at home has many limitations, both practical and fiscal.
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Domiciliation in commercial premises: however, this solution can be costly and restrictive, as it involves renting "hard" premises.
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Commercial domiciliation: a solution that combines flexibility and affordability, with a selection of prestigious addresses and personalized services.
Variant of commercial domiciliation, online domiciliation allows you to manage your file quickly and easily over the Internet, 24/7, from the device of your choice (smartphone, computer, tablet, etc.).
The main advantage of commercial domiciliation for lawyers is the reduction in fixed costs. You rent the physical space (office, meeting room) only when you need it. You save on rent, which doesn't necessarily pay for itself.
What's more, you have access to a wide range of services associated with your domiciliation: mail management, meeting room or office rental to welcome your customers and partners, telephone secretarial services, etc.
Finally, choosing an address in Paris can save you money on the CFE (Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises) tax. The CFE rate is set locally. Depending on the commune in which you are domiciled, you can save up to several thousand euros.
Commercial domiciliation: real savings!
In addition to reducing costs, commercial domiciliation offers many advantages for lawyers. SeDomicilier offers no-obligation rates to give its customers maximum freedom.
What's more, commercial domiciliation companies offer tailor-made services for their domiciled clients that are just right for lawyers. Depending on your needs, you can take advantage of a telephone answering service or have your mail digitized.
Even better! You can rent offices and meeting rooms from time to time. This way, you can receive your customers in an equipped, professional and confidential environment.
Combining flexible terms, flexibility and cost control, domiciliation companies such as SeDomicilier offer very interesting alternatives for lawyers.
Written by our expert Antoine Deschamps
July 24, 2017
