By Yasmine EDDAM
16 April 2025
There are precise rules for registering a company in a residential building. This is a common choice for start-up entrepreneurs, and must comply with a strict legal framework. Understanding the conditions and limits can help you avoid costly disputes. Preconditions for domiciliation in residential premises Domiciliation in residential premises requires the premises to be the personal home of the entrepreneur or the company's legal representative. This condition is fundamental. The nature of the rights over the premises is of little importance. The director may be an owner, co-owner, tenant or simple occupant. The Court of Cassation confirmed this in a ruling dated 25 February 2016: a legal entity may be domiciled in residential premises rented by its legal representative if no business is conducted there. The premises must be the actual residence of the person concerned. A simple address of convenience is not sufficient. The Ministry of Justice has...
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