What is a domiciliation company?
Definition of a domiciliation company
The activities of a domiciliation company are governed by legislation. A declaration is made to the Prefecture of the département in which the company is located. The Préfet gives its approval for the company to offer domiciliation services.
A company wishing to use a domiciliation service signs a domiciliation contract. The duration of the commitment is characterized by flexibility. SeDomicilier offers entrepreneurs the choice of a one-month, one-year or two-year commitment. Pricing varies according to the length of the commitment.
The services of a domiciliation company are aimed at all businesses:
- Micro-business, Sole proprietorship
- SASU, SAS
- EURL, SARL
- SCI
SeDomcilier assists entrepreneurs in setting up and domiciling their business in France.
What is domiciliation?
Domiciliation is an essential element for a company or micro-business. It is its registered officeIt is the company's administrative and legal address. It determines which courts and authorities your business depends on. The registered office must be indicated on various media:
- the company's website ;
- articles of association ;
- contracts, estimates and invoices, etc.
The registered office must be mentioned in all formalities and declarations made to a service provider, customer or public authority.
A domiciliation address with tailor-made services
Help in setting up your business
Commercial domiciliation offers tailor-made services for entrepreneurs. We can help you set up or transfer your business address. Business start-up experts will help you choose the legal form of your future company. They guide entrepreneurs through the steps involved in setting up their business.
When you sign a domiciliation contract, you'll benefit from support for all the formalities involved in setting up your business: drafting or updating your articles of association, registering your business with the French trade register, registering with the national register of companies, etc. Receive your KBIS and articles of association directly to your e-mail address.
Domiciliation services
The services offered by a domiciliation company are tailored to the needs of your business:
- Receiving and scanning mail ;
- Mail forwarding ;
- Physical and telephone reception ;
- Permanent or temporary offices ;
- Meeting rooms.
Domiciling your business is a real time-saver, especially for start-ups. Aspiring entrepreneurs can concentrate on the essentials, namely developing their business. Domiciling their head office offers a number of advantages: savings on premises costs, reduced CFE tax, etc.
Save on premises costs
The cost of premises represents a major investment: acquisition of goodwill, signature of a commercial lease, rent, energy charges (water and electricity subscriptions), local taxes (CFE), etc. If you don't need commercial premises, you can opt for commercial domiciliation. Thanks to tailor-made services, you can benefit from facilities to make your day-to-day life easier: offices, meeting rooms and sometimes audio-visual equipment for your conferences.
A prestigious address
Domiciliation doesn't stop at managing mail. A domiciliation company offers unique visibility for your company or micro-business. Your customers and service providers pay close attention to the address of your head office on your official documents. SeDomicilier enables you to domicile your company at prestigious addresses in Paris and the French provinces.
A micro-entrepreneur operating in a small town in the South of France may need a prestigious address to gain recognition from customers. SeDomicilier offers addresses in Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Marseille, Antibes and La Ciotat to boost your visibility.
Reduce the amount of the Cotisation foncière des entreprises (CFE) tax on businesses
What is the CFE?
The Cotisation foncière des entreprises (CFE) is a local tax introduced by the French Finance Act of December 30, 2009. It applies to sole traders, micro-entrepreneurs, self-employed professionals and companies. Companies are exempt from CFE for the first year of operation. Micro-entrepreneurs are exempt if their annual sales (excluding VAT) are less than €5,000.
The CFE applies to all real estate used by the company in the course of its business. Even if an entrepreneur uses part of his home for his business, he is still liable for CFE.
How can I reduce my CFE with a direct debit?
Domiciliation allows you to reduce the CFE to its minimum amount for the geographical area concerned. A domiciliation certificate enables a company to provide proof of its registered office address to the French Treasury.
Respecting the contractor's privacy
Domiciliation in France allows entrepreneurs to maintain their privacy. If you don't have a commercial lease, your registered office will certainly be associated with your home address. This can have certain disadvantages:
- business mail delivered to your home ;
- commercial canvassing in your home ;
- private life exposed to ill-intentioned people.
As a legal entity running a business, you can keep your home address confidential by using the services of a domiciliation company.
Setting up and domiciling a business with a specialized company offers many advantages in terms of day-to-day operations and customer visibility.
Written by our expert Editorial staff
August 20, 2024
