Expertise — Civil Code
Company Lease (Civil Code) in Paris 9 and Western Paris
The contractual solution for companies and their staff, for owners of premium properties in Paris, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Levallois-Perret and Boulogne-Billancourt.
Contrat régi par le Code Civil · Personne Morale
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Mastering the Company Lease to secure your assets in Paris, Neuilly, Levallois and Boulogne
In Paris, Neuilly-sur-Seine, Levallois-Perret and Boulogne-Billancourt, the Loi 1989 remains the reference framework for primary residences. For owners wishing to let to legal entities (companies, embassies, institutions), the Company Lease and the Civil Code Lease offer a suitable contractual framework — provided the legal eligibility conditions are strictly met. At PNW Partners, we audit your property to select the most protective and compliant framework.
Legal framework: The Company Lease (Civil Code) is a legal contract reserved for legal entities (companies, embassies, institutions) housing their staff on professional relocation. It can never be used for an individual's primary residence. PNW Partners is committed to strictly compliant use of this framework.
What is a Company Lease?
The Company Lease is a rental contract where the tenant is a legal entity (a company, institution, or embassy) that assigns the property to one of its staff or executives.
Tenant quality
Tenants are often on relocation, meaning lighter everyday wear and quieter neighbourly relations.
Payment security
Rent is paid directly by the company, guaranteeing exemplary solvency.
Flexibility
The term and terms of the contract are freely negotiated between the corporate tenant and the owner.
The Civil Code Lease: a precise framework for specific, clearly defined uses
Three uses strictly defined by law:
- Employer-provided housing: An employee occupies a property made available by their employer (a legal entity). The contract is signed between the owner and the company.
- An individual's secondary residence: The tenant already holds a declared primary residence elsewhere and lets this property exclusively as a secondary residence.
- Exclusively professional use: The property is used for professional purposes only, with no use as a primary home.
⚠️ Important: The Civil Code Lease can never be used for a primary residence. Any contrary use constitutes clear-cut fraud, exposing the owner to a court-ordered reclassification of the contract and repayment of rent collected above the legal caps.
Why choose Corporate Management with PNW Partners?
Setting up this kind of strategy demands absolute rigour. We secure every step for you:
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Rigorous selection
We screen companies and profiles to keep only the best. Every corporate tenant is verified: financial strength, references, fit with your property.
02
DPE Audit & Compliance
Our network of experts helps your property meet the demanding standards of corporate tenants, despite the constraints of the DPE energy rating.
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Tax optimisation
We advise you on the best structure (LMNP, unfurnished or furnished) to maximise your net yield.
Legal & tax strategyRental Arbitrage: Performance of the PNW Strategy vs. Loi 1989
Loi 1989 Lease
Furnished or unfurnished lease (Loi 1989)
A secure framework for primary residences, subject to rent control.
PNW Strategy
PNW Strategy (Company Lease)
A dedicated solution for companies and institutions housing their staff, with rent negotiated contractually according to Parisian corporate market standards.
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Frequently asked questions about the Company Lease in Paris
"The Company Lease allows the owner to set contractual terms exclusively with a legal entity (company, embassy, institution) mandated to house its staff — offering superior solvency guarantees and a secure legal framework for all parties."
— PNW Partners, Rental Engineering Department
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Average yield observed
+35%
outperformance versus a standard lease, across our Parisian mandates.
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