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What is a SCI?

✅ In brief

A SCI is a société civile immobilière. It is mainly used to hold or manage real estate with several people, or in a personal asset planning context.

🧭 What you need to know

SCI means société civile immobilière.
It does not have the same purpose as a standard commercial company.
It can help organize the holding, management or transfer of real estate.
Its use depends heavily on the personal asset and tax situation.

🛠️ 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 exact purpose of the SCI: holding, letting, transfer or management.
The number of associés and their contributions.
The chosen tax regime, especially IR or IS depending on the case.
Whether to request professional advice before creating it.

⚖️ 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 SCI can be useful for a real estate project, but it should not be chosen without understanding its consequences.

Updated on: 06/07/2026

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