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Decree No. 2025-840 of August 22, 2025<\/span> introduces a mechanism allowing company directors to protect their personal address listed in the French Trade and Companies Register (\u201cRCS\u201d). \u00a0<\/p>\n I. Background and rationale<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Until now, company directors and certain shareholders were required to disclose their personal address in public documents: Kbis extracts, articles of association, filings with the Commercial Court registry, legal databases, and public registers. As this information was freely accessible, it could expose directors to privacy violations, harassment, or risks to their safety and that of their families.<\/p>\n \u27a1\ufe0f The new mechanism now makes it possible to conceal personal addresses in public documents.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n II. Who can benefit from this measure?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This mechanism applies to individuals registered in the RCS, in particular:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc64 Company directors (managers of SARL or SCI, presidents or CEOs of SAS or SA, directors, members of the management board or supervisory board) \u00a0<\/p>\n III. Scope of the confidentiality measure<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Confidentiality applies to persona<\/span>l<\/span> residential address details appearing in:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcc4 Information published in the RCS (Kbis extract) A redacted version of the documents then replaces the original version. The concealment is reflected in the National Register of Enterprises (RNE).<\/p>\n \u26a0\ufe0f The Register of Beneficial Owners<\/span> (RBE)<\/span> is not covered by this mechanism, which limits the scope of the protection.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n IV. How to submit a request ?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The request is made via the online business formalities portal. The procedure involves:<\/p>\n Once the request has been processed, the personal address no longer appears in public documents. The accessible documents are replaced with a redacted version. However, the registry still retains<\/span> the full address for administrative purposes.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n V. Who can still access the full address?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The concealment applies only to public access<\/span>. Certain authorities retain access to the complete information:<\/p>\n The personal address may also be disclosed:<\/p>\n VI. Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n In an environment where corporate information is increasingly accessible, protecting personal data has become a key concern for company directors.<\/p>\n This new mechanism provides a valuable opportunity to enhance privacy and limit public exposure. However, its effectiveness depends on a proper understanding of its scope and limitations.<\/p>\n We would be pleased to support you in evaluating your situation, securing your information, and implementing this measure efficiently.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n \n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.groupe-aplitec.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2026-Protection-of-directors-residential-addresses-EN.pdf” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”T\u00e9l\u00e9charger la note” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||3px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n This note contains summarized information. Please contact us for advice tailored to your situation. We cannot be held responsible for any misinterpretation of this sheet.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Our team remains at your disposal to assist and advise you in the field of corporate law.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n Contact<\/span><\/p>\n Aur\u00e9lie LEVY<\/span><\/p>\n Juriste senior droit des soci\u00e9t\u00e9s<\/em><\/p>\n aurelie.levy@groupe-aplitec.com<\/p>\n 01 40 40 38 38<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Delphia AKOLADZOKO<\/span><\/p>\n Juriste droit des soci\u00e9t\u00e9s <\/em><\/p>\n delphia.akoladzoko@groupe-aplitec.com<\/p>\n 01 40 40 38 38<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u00a0Preamble Decree No. 2025-840 of August 22, 2025 introduces a mechanism allowing company directors to protect their personal address listed in the French Trade and Companies Register (\u201cRCS\u201d).This reform is intended to better safeguard the privacy and security of company directors in a context where business data is widely disseminated on the internet. 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This reform is intended to better safeguard the privacy and security of company directors in a context where business data is widely disseminated on the internet.<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc64 Partners with unlimited liability (e.g., general partnerships or certain civil companies)
\ud83d\udc64 Individuals who have the authority to legally bind the company on a regular basis<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udcc4 Documents filed with the RCS (articles of association, documents relating to the appointment of directors, minutes of the shareholders\u2019 decisions)<\/p>\n\n
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\u2022 TRACFIN
\u2022 The tax administration and customs authorities
\u2022 Judicial police officers
\u2022 Notaries
\u2022 Commissioners of justice
\u2022 Judicial administrators and court-appointed trustees
\u2022 Certain social security bodies (URSSAF, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\u2022 To its legal representatives and shareholders
\u2022 As well as to a director\u2019s creditors, where they can demonstrate that they hold a claim related to the exercise of the director\u2019s corporate mandate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n