When setting up a new business, and before choosing a registered office, it's essential to think carefully about the address where you will be domiciled. While many self-employed people register their city of residence by default, it may nevertheless be strategic to domicile your company elsewhere, such as in Paris.
For a number of reasons, Paris is an excellent choice for your corporate headquarters, and offers as many possibilities as there are arrondissements.
Today, we're turning the spotlight on the 9th arrondissement, which is proving to be a winning bet for your domicile!
First of all, it's worth remembering that it's important to distinguish between the place of business and the registered address.
So no matter where you do business, you always have the option of choosing a different business address.
It's no secret that the prestige of Paris gives you great visibility and credibility with your prospects, while at the same time making you very attractive. Opportunities abound in this capital with its many arrondissements, all of which are worth exploring.
But the 9th arrondissement is well worth a visit for its cultural reputation and dynamism.
Behind the Opéra Garnier or the many theaters and cinemas, you'll find an incubator of French companies, from small to very large, which have established their headquarters in this beautiful district. It's important to remember that your address reflects the image of your company. By locating in such a prestigious district as the 9th arrondissement, your structure will have the credibility to reassure your prospects and/or potential investors.
You've chosen the 9th arrondissement to set up your headquarters? Congratulations, you've taken the first step!
Now you need to take a closer look at this district, which offers many possibilities. Let's take a look at the different neighborhoods in this district.
Opera
Among the most fashionable districts, the Opéra is the most prestigious. Paradoxically, this highly touristic district is sparsely populated. Most of its surface area is occupied by the Grands Magasins, the Opéra Garnier and a large number of hotels. In addition, many companies occupy offices inbuildings that have been converted to office use.
Lafayette - Richer
An extension of the Opéra district, Lafayette-Richer offers a wide range of activities: lively museums (Grévin), cinemas (Grand Rex) and theaters (Folies Bergères), as well as a small business district with large office buildings. It's also possible to come face to face with beautiful character buildings, to land in bustling shopping streets, or to find the peace and quiet of residential streets.
Clichy-Trinité
The lively and diverse southern district of Clichy, near the Gare Saint-Lazare and Rue Châteaudun, features a number of buildings occupied by a large number of businesses. Further north, you'll find some magnificent old buildings set in residential streets. Nearby, a wide range of theaters, museums, cinemas, clubs, bars and restaurants are also within easy reach.
Lorette-Martyrs
This district is more residential than the previous one, but offers the same layout: to the south you'll find large corporate offices, lively residential streets and a rich cultural and nightlife offering. You'll also find some sumptuous old buildings with remarkable character.
Trudaine-Rochechouart
This neighborhood is without doubt the most popular in the 9th arrondissement. Its proximity to Barbès-Rochechouart and Gare du Nord sets it apart from other districts. However, you may be surprised to see a few old buildings with a certain cachet.
We say it over and over again: every entrepreneur needs a business address. Your registered office is of vital importance, not only legally and fiscally, but also in terms of your company's credibility. By opting for domiciliation with a commercial domiciliation company, you're choosing to cut costs and free yourself from secretarial and office tasks.
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As we have already mentioned, choosing the right location for your business will give it a good image. The more prestigious and attractive your location, the more confidence your prospects will have in you. It will also give you an invaluable guarantee of reliability with your bank or potential investors.
Last but not least, domiciliation protects your privacy. Indeed, in the event of disputes with your customers, you avoid any risk of reprisals at your personal address. And if you need to relocate, transferring your registered office can entail considerable administrative costs.
As you can see, domiciliation is a strategic choice for any business creator.
What's more, making this choice in Paris, and in the 9th arrondissement to boot, is a smart move.
This district is extremely attractive and offers your company incredible prestige. Your customers and prospects will be reassured about the seriousness of your company, and you'll be able to avoid the cost of a lease.
Don't hesitate to take advantage of all these advantages by moving to the 9th arrondissement!
Written by our expert Maeva Girardot
October 11, 2017
