💡 Since 1ᵉʳ January 2023, procedures must be carried out via INPI's guichet unique, the official platform for all company modifications. Other options exist depending on your situation: CERFA form, CFE, or domiciliation companies.
Why do I have to declare a change of address?
A regulatory obligation for all auto-entrepreneurs
As anauto-entrepreneur, your registered address is an essential legal element of your micro-business.
It appears on all your official documents: invoices, quotations, correspondence with the authorities or customers. This address is also used to locate your business with authorities such as INSEE or the National Register of Companies.
Updating official auto-entreprise documents
Any change of address, whether personal or professional, must therefore be reported to the relevant authorities in order to update the information in the National Company Register (RNE) and to tax and social security bodies.
Possible tax and administrative consequences
💡 Failure to declare may result in :
- Administrative procedures blocked,
- Undelivered mail,
- Tax penalties or errors in calculating the Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises (CFE).
👉 Since the introduction of the INPI one-stop shop, updating information has become an essential step to avoid any administrative or tax problems.
For a more in-depth look at the subject, you can consult the complete guide to modifying a sole proprietorship.
What types of change of address concern auto-entrepreneurs?
Not every change of address is the same for an auto-entrepreneur. It's important to identify the nature of the change in order to choose the right approach.
Moving home
The most frequent case is when the auto-entrepreneur moves house. As most micro-businesses are domiciled at the manager's personal address, this change must be declared. This is an essential administrative update to reflect the reality of the registered office.
Change of business premises
If the auto-entrepreneur runs his business from a specific premises (office, workshop, store), any transfer of this location also constitutes an official change of address to be declared. This is often the case for craft, commercial or liberal professions with dedicated premises.
Transfer to a coworking space
Some entrepreneurs choose to set up in a coworking space. This change of business location also requires you to update your address with the relevant authorities.
In fact, even if your address has changed only partially (a simple change of number, floor or additional address), you must declare it to keep your information up to date.
Change of secondary establishment
In some cases, the auto-entrepreneur may also have a secondary establishment.
If you are opening a second place of business, you must add it to the file by means of a supplementary declaration.
💡 Even as a micro-entrepreneur, updating the registered office is a mandatory formality, regardless of the type of address.
👉 To understand how this formality fits into the life cycle of your business, you can consult the auto-entrepreneur guide: everything you need to know about the registered office.
What are the official procedures for declaring a change of address for auto-entrepreneurs?
INPI's one-stop shop: the simplified procedure
Since January 1ᵉʳ, 2023, any change of address for an auto-entrepreneur must be declared via the one-stop shop for business formalities, managed byINPI (Institut National de la Propriété Industrielle).
This portal now replaces the former CFE (centers de formalités) and centralizes all the procedures for changing a company online.
Here are the step-by-step instructions for modifying your address via INPI:
Step 1 - Log in to your personal space
Simply log in to your account on the one-stop shop website. If you don't already have an account, you'll need to create one by entering your SIRET number, your professional e-mail address, and some identification data.
Step 2 - Access to the modification form
The "Modify a company" tab takes you to the form for declaring your change of business address. It's important to provide precise details of the new address, the type of change (transfer of head office, secondary establishment, etc.) and the effective date of the move.
Step 3 - Uploading supporting documents
Supporting documents must be attached to your declaration. This may include proof of address, a certificate of domiciliation, or a copy of identification.
Step 4 - Validation and transmission of the file
Once you've filled in all the information and attached all the files, you can validate your application.
Transmission is automatic to the relevant bodies (INSEE, SIE, URSSAF, etc.).
💡 Once you have submitted your request, it will be processed by the appropriate organization (URSSAF, INSEE, Registrar's Office, etc.). You will then receive a certificate of modification.
👉 It is advisable to keep a copy of this declaration in your administrative documents, in case it is requested by a public body or customer.
This process is free, unless you need to publish a legal announcement (rare for auto-entrepreneurs).
Although the INPI one-stop shop is now the main way to change your address as an auto-entrepreneur, some special cases may still require additional or alternative paper-based procedures.
✅ Here are the other available options:
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Form P2-P4 Auto-Entrepreneur (CERFA n°13905*04): this is used to formally change the address of an auto-entrepreneur. This document can be sent to the relevant Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE ), notably for the liberal professions via URSSAF.
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By post to the CFE: some auto-entrepreneurs still prefer to send their declaration by post, accompanied by the required supporting documents (ID, proof of address, copy of signed form).
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Using a legal service provider: specialized platforms such as SeDomicilier offersupport in the change-of-address process, for a fee.
💡 Regardless of the method used, the modification will only be officially taken into account once it has been validated by the administration, and the registration extract has been updated.
👉 To avoid any transmission errors, we advise you to use the one-stop shop, which is faster, more secure and accessible online at all times.
What documents do I need to provide?
For an auto-entrepreneur's change of address to be officially taken into account, certain supporting documents must be submitted, depending on the entrepreneur's situation and the declaration method chosen (INPI or mail).
✅ Here are the main items generally requested:
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Valid identification (identity card, passport, etc.).
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Proof of new address: this could be a recent utility bill, council tax notice, rental agreement or, if you're using a company, proof of address.
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Form P2-P4 (if declaring by mail).
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An up-to-date K or Kbis extract, in certain specific cases, particularly in the case of cross-applications.
💡 Please note: each Centre de Formalités des Entreprises (CFE) may ask for additional supporting documents depending on your type of activity (craftsman, shopkeeper, liberal profession, etc.).
👉 An upstream checkavoids file returns and streamlines administrative processing.
Address update: effects on auto-entrepreneur obligations
Changing an auto-entrepreneur's address is more than just an administrative formality. It also has a number of concrete effects on the business, and on certain regulatory obligations to be met.
✅ Here are the main impacts to anticipate:
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Update your official documents: you'll need to change the address on your invoices, quotes, business correspondence, contracts, business cards or website.
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Information to pass on to your customers and partners: if your business address changes, it's important to notify them to avoid any errors in correspondence or document delivery.
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Change of administrative zone: your CFE, SIE or URSSAF may change if you move to another département.
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SIRET number update: in the event of an establishment transfer, INSEE can assign a new SIRET number, while retaining the same SIREN.
💡 It is therefore essential to anticipate these effects to avoid any disruption in the management of your micro-business or in the monitoring of your activity.
👉 If you're in any doubt about the impact of a change of département or commune, don't hesitate to consult the guide to transferring your registered office.
Change of address and business property tax (CFE)
A change of address for an auto-entrepreneur can have a direct impact on the amount of the Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises (CFE).
This local tax, payable each year by professionals, depends mainly on the municipality in which the business is domiciled.
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Your geographical tax zone changes, which may lead to a variation in the amount of CFE.
- Some communes apply higher rates, while others offer partial exemptions for new businesses or depending on the type of activity carried out.
- You will need to inform your Service des Impôts des Entreprises (SIE) of the change to update your situation.
💡 If you change commune during the year, you remain subject to the CFE of the old address for the current year, except in special cases. The new address will not be taken into account until the following year.
👉 If you transfer to a business address with a domiciliation company, as SeDomicilier offers, you'll benefit from clearer administrative management, and possibly better tax positioning depending on the city you choose.
Find out about local tax rules beforehand, especially if you are planning to optimize your domicile.
What to do after a change of address (Notifications, mail, organizations)
Once you've declared your change of address as an auto-entrepreneur, there are a number of other essential steps you need to take to update all your business details.
✅ Here are the steps to remember:
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Update all your commercial documents: quotes, invoices, email signatures, business cards, flyers, website legal notices.
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Inform your customers, suppliers and partners: a simple email or letter is all it takes to notify them of your new address, especially if it's your billing or correspondence address.
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Contact the relevant organizations: URSSAF, SIE, mutuelle professionnelle, bank, insurance, CCI or CMA if you are a craftsman or tradesman.
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Track your mail with La Poste: temporarily activate business mail forwarding so you don't miss any important information.
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Update your Google My Business page or your online professional profiles if you're visible on the Internet.
💡 Good post-change organization ensures that your business continues uninterrupted, and that you don't forget anything that could affect your professional image.
👉 Domiciliation via a company like SeDomicilier can also make these steps easier, thanks to centralized mail and simplified management.
SeDomicilier: domiciling your own business easily
For many self-employed entrepreneurs, domiciling their business in their own home can quickly give rise to problems of confidentiality,professional image and long-term stability.
✅ A strategic alternative is to use a domiciliation company such as SeDomicilier, which allows you to :
- Benefit from an attractive business address in a recognized business district,
- Easily manage your mail, thanks to a forwarding or scanning service,
- Access to optional meeting rooms and additional services.
💡 This solution is particularly advantageous when changing address, as it avoids multiple future formalities in the event of a personal move.
👉 To find out more, see the practical guide to domiciling your own business.
Conclusion
If you' re a self-employed entrepreneur, changing your address is a simple but essential step if you want to keep your business within a legal and structured framework. Whether it's a personal move or a change of business premises, it's essential to comply with administrative formalities.
✅ By relying on suitable tools such as the INPI's one-stop shop or a domiciliation company, you can secure your development while gaining peace of mind.
