What is a coworking space?
Coworking is a way of working that is attracting more and more entrepreneurs. But what exactly is coworking? SeDomicilier tells you all about it.
A definition of coworking
Coworking is defined as the sharing of premises by independent entrepreneurs. The term is an Anglicism meaning "working together".Coworking spaces can be open spaces or blocks of private offices. The layout may vary from one business center to another.
A brief history of coworking
During the Renaissance period (XVIᵉ century), artists began to gather in common spaces to work in concert. These artists' studios can be considered the first shared workspaces.
The term coworking was coined by Bernie de Koven. He is a German writer and game publisher who developed coworking methods in 1999. The coworking methodology was perfected and exported to the United States of America. The first coworking space emerged in San Francisco under the name Hat Factory.
The practice of coworking developed in France in the late 2000s. The first coworking space in France was called "La Cantine".
Over the course of the 2010s, coworking has grown in popularity, particularly in France. Individual entrepreneurs and freelance workers are among the most popular profiles for coworking spaces.
What are the different types of coworking space?
In the coworking world, it's common to distinguish between two types of coworking space.
Want to know more about specialized coworking spaces? SeDomicilier presents the basic differences.
SeDomicilier offers coworking spaces dedicated to entrepreneurs everywhere in France. Take advantage of fully-equipped offices to exchange ideas with your customers or partners in optimal conditions.
What are the aims of coworking?
Coworking can serve several purposes, depending on the entrepreneur. It offers flexibility in terms of service offerings and commitment. It represents an excellent alternative to renting commercial premises, which requires a long-term commitment. It also reduces rental costs.
Working in a coworking space offers opportunities for synergy between entrepreneurs. The convivial atmosphere enables occupants to work in a good atmosphere and combat isolation. The latter is an evil that can affect the performance and confidence of individual entrepreneurs.
The coworking space is a solution for individual entrepreneurs wishing to work together on common projects. Pool your resources and talents to win over new prospects and develop your reputation.
What are the advantages of coworking?
Coworking offers many advantages. Let SeDomicilier show you how coworking can be ideal for you.
Reduce the amount of business property tax (cotisation foncière des entreprises - CFE)
The cotisation foncière des entreprises (CFE) is a local tax levied by local authorities. It is therefore likely to vary from town to town, and even from district to district. This tax is calculated on the basis of the rental value of property subject to property tax.
For companies with premises or land, the CFE is calculated on the basis of the surface area occupied by the business and the sales achieved in n-2.
If the entrepreneur has no premises or land dedicated to his business activity, he remains liable for CFE. The amount is determined on the basis of n-2 sales.
It is important to know that certain exemptions exist:
- the first year following the creation of the company or sole proprietorship, a total exemption applies;
- individual entrepreneurs, particularly micro-entrepreneurs with sales of less than €5,000 excluding VAT, are exempt from CFE.
Domiciling your head office within a coworking space offers prospects for reducing the amount of your CFE. Business centers offering these services are often located in areas with relatively low CFE rates.
SeDomicilier offers domiciliation addresses in Parisian neighborhoods with some of the lowest CFE rates in France. This is a strategic opportunity for entrepreneurs wishing to reduce their tax bill while developing their brand image.
Develop your brand image
Brand image is the way a person perceives a brand or product. It is closely linked to the judgment made by the public on the basis of tangible or intangible elements.
Brand image elements are diverse:
- trade name ;
- the logo with its font and color palette;
- the slogan;
- tone and vocabulary;
- company headquarters, etc.
Company headquarters? This is the administrative address of your company or micro-business. Your customers and service providers are particularly attentive to the location of your registered office. This is mentioned on legal information websites and in all your corporate, commercial and administrative documents. By consulting Google business listings, Internet users can find out where your head office is located and get an overview. This is a particularly strategic communication tool for self-employed workers.
Benefit from facilities dedicated to your success
Coworking spaces offer advantages in terms of facilities. SeDomicilier business centers, located in the capital and throughout France, are modern and well-equipped to meet the needs of professionals.
However, SeDomicilier does not offer coworking spaces, but positions itself as the best player on the market for company domiciliation. This solution is an ideal alternative for entrepreneurs, enabling them to obtain a strategic headquarters address in prestigious locations at competitive rates.
In addition, SeDomicilier also offers meeting room rentals at its domiciliation centers, suitable for one-off requirements such as business meetings, training courses or presentations.
What are the disadvantages of coworking?
Independent coworking spaces don't offer a wide selection of services. Most simply offer automated access to the premises. No physical reception services are offered. SeDomicilier offers a wide range of services for professionals choosing to set up a business address in France:
- Physical reception and switchboard.
- Mail management: reception, scanning, forwarding.
- Legal and administrative advice, etc.
Some coworking spaces offer access from Monday to Friday. The SeDomicilier concept offers tailor-made accessibility for entrepreneurs. Whether you run a company or a start-up, your needs may vary. Your choice of domiciliation company gives you greater comfort in terms of accessibility.
If you need a quiet place to work, SeDomicilier has the solution. Our business centers are equipped with individually furnished offices. Rent your own space and enjoy all the benefits of a domiciliation company.
What's the best coworking space in Paris?
SeDomicilier has more than 80 addresses for your domiciliation in Paris and throughout France. Rely on SeDomicilier's expertise for day-to-day support:
- more than 430,000 items of mail scanned and forwarded each year ;
- high-performance chat with an average response time of 1.40 minutes
SeDomicilier offers more than a dozen addresses in Paris:
- Paris 1st : Saint-Honoré
- Paris 2ᵉ: Colonnes, Bourse
- Paris 7ᵉ: General Bertrand
- Paris 8ᵉ: Champs-Élysées, Boétie, Ponthieu
- Paris 9ᵉ: Clichy
- Paris 11ᵉ: République
- Paris 13ᵉ: Auguste Blanqui
- Paris 12ᵉ: Reuilly
- Paris 15ᵉ: Croix Nivert
- Paris 17ᵉ: Jonquière
In 2024, SeDomicilier will also be opening 15 coworking spaces in the Paris region. Prices are tailored to your service needs. Our contracts are flexible. The minimum commitment is three months. Take advantage of discounts on your direct debit contract for as little as one year.
SeDomicilier also offers coworking spaces all over France, with a commitment to top quality. Find out more about our expertise :
- in northern France: Lille, Nantes, Strasbourg, Tours, Rennes
- in the south of France: Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, Toulouse, Montpellier, Aix-en-Provence, Toulon, Biarritz, La Ciotat, Toulon
- on Reunion Island.
Get tailor-made support in setting up your business. We'll advise you on everything from drafting and amending articles of association, to registering share capital and publishing announcements in an official journal. SeDomicilier's expertise extends to legal advice for entrepreneurs.
SeDomicilier offers business centers in the most prestigious areas of Paris. Take advantage of tailor-made services to develop your coworking business. Say goodbye to telecommuting and choose comprehensive support to help you do business in total freedom.
Written by our expert Céline
January 10, 2025
