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What is the objet social of a company?

✅ In brief

The objet social describes the activity that the company is authorized to carry out.

🧭 What you need to know

The objet social appears in the statuts.
It must be precise enough to describe the actual activity.
It must not be misleading or incompatible with a regulated activity.
A poorly drafted objet social can make some steps more difficult.

🛠️ How Leegal supports you

Leegal helps you understand the wording shown during the creation process and prepare a clearer file.
The flow can organize information, documents and points to watch, but it does not replace a personalized review.
If your situation is specific, it is still preferable to ask a chartered accountant, a lawyer or another qualified professional for advice.

🔎 Points to check

The main activity.
Ancillary activities that are actually planned.
Any required authorizations.
Consistency between the objet social, activity code and file.

⚖️ Limits to know

Leegal is not a law firm or an accounting firm.
Leegal explains the options and helps prepare formalities, but does not choose for you.
Tax, social security or personal asset consequences can depend on your actual situation.

📌 Key takeaway

The objet social should describe the project without promising an activity you are not allowed to carry out.

Updated on: 06/07/2026

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