Compte Courant d’Associé: When Your SCI Can Block or Delay Reimbursement
Your CCA is reimbursable on demand — in principle. But blocking clauses, statutory grace periods, and insolvency rules can restrict or delay your right to withdraw funds from your French SCI. Here is what every foreign investor needs to know about the limits on CCA reimbursement.
Compte Courant d’Associé in a French SCI: Your Right to Get Your Money Back at Any Time
You’ve lent money to your own SCI through a compte courant d’associé. Can you get it back whenever you want? French law says yes — and the Cour de cassation has been remarkably firm about it. Here’s what every foreign investor needs to know.
The Market That Forgot How to Move
The UK housing market has ground to a standstill. Prices hold firm but activity has collapsed, with mortgage approvals at two-year lows and nearly half of listed properties being withdrawn unsold. What's driving this stalemate, and what does it mean for buyers, sellers, and investors?
The Unofficial Bank: The Ultimate Guide to Managing Partner Current Accounts (CCA) in Your French SCI
You have formed your Société Civile Immobilière (SCI). You followed the common advice to keep the share capital low—perhaps €1,000—to minimize setup costs and keep the...
French SCI Accounting: Your Guide to Reporting, Profits, and Legal Obligations
You own the property. You have the keys. You have even navigated the initial setup. But now, a year has passed, and a quiet...
How to Change the Statuts of a French SCI (2026): Procedure, Votes and Costs
You have done it. The Société Civile Immobilière (SCI) is set up. The property is bought. The keys are in your pocket. You might think the...