SCI & Legal Structures

Who Can Actually Sign Your French Lease? Indivision, Usufruct and SCI Traps That Get Tenants Evicted

After an inheritance or through a family SCI, many foreign landlords sign French leases without fully owning the property. Article 595, article 815-3 and the two-thirds rule decide whether that lease stands - or gets the tenant evicted.

SCI or Your Own Name? The Decision Guide to Holding French Property

SCI or your own name? The 2026 decision guide for foreign buyers of French property: what an SCI really changes when you buy, hold, sell and pass it on - and the five questions that settle it.

French Expropriation Ruling: Foreign Owners Can Add the Lost-Rent Indemnity on Appeal

A Cour de cassation ruling of 9 April 2026 confirms that a property owner expropriated in France can claim the indemnity for lost rental income for the first time on appeal — a useful procedural opening for any foreign owner of a let French property.

How a Tontine Clause Can Void Your French SCI (2026 Ruling)

The Cour de Cassation's 9 April 2026 ruling is a brutal warning to British couples holding a French property through a small SCI: a tontine clause that covers all the shares makes the SCI null from inception. We unpack the trap, the practical fix that preserves the tax-efficient outcome, and what to do if your existing statutes are at risk.

Commandement de Quitter les Lieux 2026: The French Eviction Notice Explained

What the commandement de quitter les lieux must contain, when it can be voided, and the réintégration risk for British landlords. A precise guide to the French eviction notice and the four mandatory mentions of article R. 411-1 CPCE.

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...