CCA vs. Capital Contributions in a French SCI: Which Should You Use?
When setting up a French SCI to buy property, one of the first decisions you'll face is how to get money into the company....
CCA Interest in a French SCI: Rates, Deductibility, and Tax Treatment Explained
When you lend money to your SCI through a compte courant d'associé (CCA), one question comes up almost immediately: can you charge interest on...
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 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...
