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Can I purchase a property in the name of a company in France?
Yes, there are no restrictions in France. You should take expert advice though as there are several French options which include a SCI, SARL, EURLs, and SARL de famille.
The most commonly used vehicle to purchase and hold French residential property is a SCI, a ‘société civile immobilière’. However, running a furnished property is a commercial activity so as an SCI does not allow you to “depreciate” the asset, a ‘SARL” should be used. A “Sarl de Famille’ would a more suitable method of obtaining joint ownership.
Information correct as of 1st January 2024. This may change as rules and regulations change often, so please contact us directly if you have any specific enquiries.
The most commonly used vehicle to purchase and hold French residential property is a SCI, a ‘société civile immobilière’. However, running a furnished property is a commercial activity so as an SCI does not allow you to “depreciate” the asset, a ‘SARL” should be used. A “Sarl de Famille’ would a more suitable method of obtaining joint ownership.
Information correct as of 1st January 2024. This may change as rules and regulations change often, so please contact us directly if you have any specific enquiries.
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