Domiciliation of an SAS at home: Complete guide

How do you domicile an SAS?

At first glance, domiciliation of a company at home is an option that appeals to many entrepreneurs. However, before taking this step, it is essential to consider all the facets of domiciliation. Companies opting for this solution will need to establish optimal management of business and personal affairs. These are just a few points to consider when choosing to domicile an SAS at the home of the company's director or representative.

Carry out home checks

Before you decide to register your SAS at your home address, it's a good idea to take a look at the legal aspects and the feasibility of such a move. First of all, you need to focus on the lease you have drawn up with the landlord if you are a tenant. There may be a change in the rent if the landlord agrees to grant you a direct debit authorization.
In the case of condominiums, it's also possible that certain points need to be settled before you can obtain this agreement. Condominium rental contracts generally stipulate restrictions that must not be transgressed.

Find out about regulations

Regardless of the nature of your company's activity, you should always be aware of the legal issues surrounding domiciliation. In France, as in any other country, the professional sector is governed by standards that must be strictly adhered to. As for domiciliation at the manager's address, this may be authorized for one activity and prohibited for another. The same applies to the legal zone, the characteristics of the home or the validity period of the domiciliation contract.

Provide the necessary documents

To be able to domicile your company in your own home, you need to submit a few files to the clerk of the commercial court. These include:

• company registration form ;
• authorization from the landlord and the lease contract for the house;
• proof of the address chosen for the domiciliation.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of domiciliation?

Home domiciliation offers a number of advantages, but is also limited in certain respects.

The advantages of domiciliation

First and foremost, home domiciliation can help you reduce the costs involved in setting up your business. After all, once you've set up your business, you may not yet have a fixed head office or premises where you can conduct your business and receive your customers. This can be a constraint if you urgently need a registered office to dispatch mail or prepare invoices. It's important to remember that obtaining a domiciliation allows you to apply your legal rights as a company.

The limits of domiciliation

It's true that once you've registered your company with us, you'll have legal status, but you should be aware that this can be temporary. In fact, you must change your domicile no later than 5 years after signing the contract. This time, the company must have premises strictly for professional or commercial use, and a registered office in a well-defined location.

What's more, even if you're based in a major city like Paris, confusing your address with your company's will always have an impact on your business. The image of companies that do this is also damaged in the eyes of customers or partners. After that, you need premises, because your property cannot be used for business purposes.

What other domiciliation options are available for an SAS?

What's the best way to domicile your business? This is one of the main questions asked by entrepreneurs. Whether for a micro-business or a large corporation, there's nothing better than having a truly professional head office, not a personal home.

Whatever the business activity, there are commercial domiciliation services offered by experts in the field. Here, entrepreneurs benefit from :

• a registered office for its legal status;
• premises for professional meetings ;
• assistance with administrative formalities;
• better mail management;
• image benefits;
• optimal customer management

Commercial domiciliation is one of the best options for domiciling companies without a registered office. It involves renting a location for both temporary premises and a head office. For companies operating in the commercial sector, or in a larger business, the manager cannot always take charge of the formalities involved in domiciliation. These services guarantee a more secure place to do business. The company director is therefore not obliged to display his address on administrative documents issued in the name of the company.