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Register Office Address in France
Establish your official registered address with our French lawyers and paralegals who handle the entire process — from choosing a compliant address, preparing your domiciliation documentation, and filing it with the Registry, to ensuring full legal recognition of your company’s siège social.
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What Does It Mean to Register Office Address in France?
The siège social — or registered office — is the legal home of your French company. It determines your company’s nationality, tax jurisdiction, and the competent commercial court. All official correspondence, legal notifications, and regulatory filings are linked to this address.
Whether you are incorporating a SARL, SAS, EURL, or subsidiary, you must choose a valid registered office in France that complies with French commercial law. This can be at your own premises, your manager’s home, or through a professional domiciliation provider approved by the prefecture.
Advantages of Using a Registered Office Address Service
Legal compliance: Your company’s domicile fully complies with French legal requirements and can be verified by the Registry.
Prestigious location: Benefit from a professional business address in France’s key commercial zones.
Administrative stability: Receive all mail, notices, and official correspondence at a secure and monitored address.
Privacy protection: Keep your personal residence separate from company communications.
Flexibility: Easily relocate or update your registered address without disrupting operations.
A registered office ensures credibility, confidentiality, and compliance — essential foundations for doing business in France.
How to Register a Company Address in France?
Our process is designed for simplicity, speed, and full legal compliance:
Information Collection
We gather details about your company (legal form, shareholder identity, manager details, and activity) to determine the most suitable registered office option.
Choice of Address
You may use your own property, your manager’s residence (if eligible), or a professional domiciliation address. We assist you in selecting the legally valid and strategically beneficial choice.
Preparation of Domiciliation Contract
Our lawyers draft or review your domiciliation agreement and ensure it complies with French law (Code de commerce, art. L.123-11-3 and following).
Filing with the Registry
We file the domiciliation documentation (contract, proof of premises, supporting documents) with the Registre du commerce et des sociétés (RCS) or handle the update if you are relocating your siège social.
Official Confirmation
You receive the updated Kbis extract showing your registered office address, confirming full legal recognition of your company’s domicile.
Why Choose FrenchCo.lawyer?
Our team of registered French lawyers and trained paralegals ensures your registered address complies with all legal standards. We secure, file, and validate every detail so your company remains compliant, recognized, and operational from day one — whether you’re a foreign founder or an established French business expanding its footprint.
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What We Need From You to a Register or Update Your Company Address ?
To complete your domiciliation quickly and properly, please provide:
Company details
Current company name, legal form, and SIREN number (if already registered).
Proof of identity
ID or passport of the company manager and/or legal representative.
Registered office option
Lease agreement, ownership deed, or proposed domiciliation contract.
Supporting documents
Utility bill or proof of occupancy less than 3 months old.
And Then?
Once we receive your documents, our lawyers prepare the legal filings, submit them to the Registry, and deliver your official Kbis extract showing the new or confirmed registered office. Your company is then fully domiciled and compliant in France.
Registered Office Address – Simple Process, Clear Budget
Flat legal fee starting from €399 excl. taxes
Additional mandatory costs: Court registry filing fees (if applicable) + official gazette publication (for relocation)
No hidden costs, no extra subscriptions.
Our commitment:
No hidden address fees
No mail-handling confusion
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Only lawyer-approved compliance
Why Choose Us?
We Believe in Secure, Lawyer-Managed Registered Office Solutions
Fast and compliant setup: From address registration to proof of domicile, we handle all formalities efficiently.
Legally verified documentation: Every lease, attestation, and filing meets French corporate law requirements.
Secure representation: Your registered address ensures full compliance with French authorities while protecting your privacy.
High professional standards: All filings are managed by licensed French lawyers for accuracy and accountability.
Let us handle your company’s registered address —
so you can focus on running your business in France.
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Understanding the Registered Office Address in France
What is a registered office (siège social) and why is it mandatory?
The registered office is the official legal address of your company in France. It determines:
- the nationality of your company,
- the competent Commercial Court in case of disputes,
- the local tax authorities responsible for your business, and
- the address for official correspondence (e.g., legal notifications, tax letters, and court summons).
Every French company—SARL, SAS, EURL, SCI, or branch—must declare its registered office when filing for incorporation. This address appears on the company’s Kbis extract, on all invoices, and in public registries.
Can a foreign company use a French registered office without a physical presence?
Yes. Foreign entities can register a branch or subsidiary in France using a domiciliation address.
The address must be provided by an approved domiciliation company with an official authorization number (agrément préfectoral).
However, this address cannot be used for commercial operations such as warehousing or sales unless local zoning allows it. For a virtual office setup, administrative and mailing functions are permitted, but no business activity can take place on-site.
What documents are required to register or change a company’s address?
When declaring a new or modified registered office, you must file:
- a proof of occupancy (lease, deed, or domiciliation contract),
- a board or shareholder resolution approving the move,
- an updated set of bylaws showing the new address,
- the RCS form M2 for changes, and
- the legal notice published in a French official gazette.
The Commercial Court Registry verifies these documents before issuing the updated Kbis extract.
Can I relocate my registered office within France?
Yes. A company can transfer its siège social at any time by following specific formalities:
- Adopt a resolution approving the relocation (by the manager or shareholders).
- Update the bylaws to reflect the new address.
- Publish a legal notice announcing the move in an authorized gazette.
- File the change with the relevant Commercial Court (new or old jurisdiction depending on the city).
- Obtain an updated Kbis showing the new registered address.
The process typically takes 7–10 working days with full documentation.
- Adopt a resolution approving the relocation (by the manager or shareholders).
How does the registered office affect tax and legal jurisdiction?
The registered office determines:
- your local tax office (Service des Impôts des Entreprises),
- the CFE (Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises) base, and
- the competent Commercial Court for any dispute.
A company domiciled in Paris, for instance, falls under the Tribunal de commerce de Paris and is taxed locally, even if operations occur in another region.
Where can my company’s registered office be located in France?
French law offers several options for locating your siège social, depending on your situation:
- Owned or rented commercial premises
You can use premises your company owns or rents. A title deed or commercial lease serves as proof of occupancy. - Manager’s residence
The company may be temporarily or, in some cases, permanently domiciled at the manager’s personal address:- Up to five years if local zoning or lease rules prohibit business activity.
- Indefinitely outside restricted urban zones (with landlord or co-ownership consent).
However, no clients or stock can be received at the address unless authorized.
- Up to five years if local zoning or lease rules prohibit business activity.
- Professional domiciliation company
You can use a registered domiciliation provider approved by the préfecture, which offers:- a professional business address,
- mail handling, and
- optional administrative services (meeting rooms, call forwarding, etc.).
This is the most common solution for foreign entrepreneurs or startups without local premises.
- a professional business address,
- Parent company’s address
A subsidiary may establish its registered office at the parent company’s location if one entity can prove lawful occupancy.
Each option requires documentary proof (contract, deed, or approval) for registration with the Registre du commerce et des sociétés (RCS).
What are the risks of non-compliance with domiciliation rules?
Failure to maintain a valid registered office can lead to:
- Administrative strike-off (radiation d’office) from the RCS,
- Lease termination or civil penalties if the address breaches lease terms,
- Criminal fines for domiciliation providers operating without authorization, and
- Difficulties with banks and authorities, as official notices cannot be delivered.
To remain compliant, companies domiciled at a manager’s home or under a temporary contract must renew or update their address before the legal deadline.
How long does domiciliation through a service provider last?
Professional domiciliation contracts must have a minimum duration of three months and can be renewed automatically.
The provider must keep a record of your company’s contact and legal representatives and notify authorities if the company disappears or fails to collect its mail for extended periods.
Can the registered office be different from the place of business?
Yes. French law distinguishes between:
- the siège social (legal address, where decisions and correspondence occur), and
- the établissement principal (operational site or main business location).
Many companies choose to domicile their siège social in Paris for prestige, while maintaining warehouses, stores, or offices elsewhere.
Summary Table: Options for a Registered Office in France
Option | Legal Basis | Duration | Main Conditions | Common Use |
Manager’s home | C. com. L.123-11-1 | 5 years (temporary) or indefinite | No client visits unless permitted | Startups, freelancers |
Owned/rented premises | Lease or deed | Permanent | Proof of ownership or lease | Established SMEs |
Domiciliation company | C. com. L.123-11-3 | ≥ 3 months (renewable) | Prefectural authorization required | Foreign or remote founders |
Parent company’s premises | Internal decision | Permanent | Proof of shared occupancy | Subsidiaries, groups |
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More About Registered Office Address in France
Can foreign companies use a French registered address?
Yes. Both EU and non-EU entities can legally register their French office address with proper documentation and legal representation.
What documents will I need?
Proof of company registration abroad, identification of directors, and a lease or domiciliation agreement for the French address.
Do I need to rent physical premises?
No. A legally valid domiciliation address fulfills all French legal requirements for business registration.
How long does registration take?
Usually between 3–5 working days once all required documents are verified and signed.
Can I register the office remotely?
Yes. All formalities can be handled online through our lawyers, without needing to travel to France.
What are the typical costs?
- Our legal fee covers full registration, contract drafting, and compliance — with only mandatory third-party charges added.
What about legal compliance and renewal?
We ensure your address meets annual renewal and legal display obligations under French domiciliation law.
Can I change my registered address later?
Yes. You can update or transfer your company’s address at any time with a simple filing handled by our team.
