Domiciliary address for auto-entrepreneurs: how to choose?

The domiciliation address is compulsory and corresponds to thecompany's tax and legal address, without necessarily being the auto-entrepreneur's place of work or practice.

Most of them choose their home for reasons of simplicity and savings.

However, there is a simple alternative with many potential advantages: using a domiciliation company.

Explanations!

What are the disadvantages of domiciliation?

This solution appears to be the simplest and least expensive, and has already won over many auto-entrepreneurs.

However, this possibility has its downside, and there are several disadvantages to consider:

• As your registered address is mentioned on all your company's official documents, your personal address will be known to everyone;
   
• Not all leases and condominium bylaws authorize business domiciliation;
   
• Theauto-entrepreneur is obliged to inform his landlord that his business is based at his personal address;
   
• If you live in Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne or any other city with a population of over 200,000, you have the right to work from home if no contractual provision prohibits it;
   
• If you do not live on the first floor, you must obtain authorization from the local mayor to receive customers and merchandise;
   
• Your activity must not cause any nuisance to your neighbors;
   
• You cannot store dangerous products or goods in your home;
   
• Choosing your personal address is not a good look for the auto-entrepreneur, and offers neither credibility nor prestige.

So working from home isn't always as simple and pleasant as the solution might seem.

Commercial domiciliation: what's the added value?

A domiciliation company offers real advantages for your business that should not be overlooked.

• Above all, it gives you a prestigious address that enhances your reputation with customers and protects your privacy;
   
• More than just a mailbox, many companies offer additional services such as mail forwarding, secretarial services, administrative and legal assistance, and premises for confidential meetings;
   
• These companies adapt to your company's structure, offering tailor-made services at often competitive rates. Flexible, they provide support and reinforce your credibility with your customers and partners;
   
• Some communes offer substantial reductions on the Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises. Paris, for example, has one of the lowest CFE rates in France. Choosing a domiciliation company in an area offering attractive tax conditions can contribute directly to lowering your taxes ;
   
• Services to suit all budgets

Using a domiciliation company does not oblige you to work at the same location.

For example, you can opt for this formula to offer your company a prestigious address and protect your privacy while working from home.

Which addresses for which professions?

As a true symbol of your company, the place where you are domiciled must project a positive image to your customers and partners, in line with your business sector.

For example, if your company is internationally oriented, choosing a famous location is particularly attractive: the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, the 16th arrondissement, or even the 17th arrondissement are all labels that will make a very good impression. You'll also benefit from being located in a major business district.

Consult our guide to help you choose the right address!

In practical terms, domiciliation companies help you develop your business, providing a wide range of tailor-made services to suit all budgets.

Every auto-entrepreneur will find something to suit his or her needs, often benefiting frompromotional offers specially designed for companies with limited means.