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...
How to Change the Statutes of a French SCI: A Complete Guide for Investors
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...
The Golden Cage: The Complete Guide to Owning Shares in a French SCI
So, you have successfully navigated the French bureaucracy. You have your Société Civile Immobilière (SCI), the K-bis is in the safe, and the champagne has been...
The English Investor Guide: How to Create a Société Civile in France
For many British investors looking across the Channel, the dream of owning French property—whether a Parisian apartment or a farmhouse in Dordogne—often leads to...
