Two companies in the same premises: is it possible?
Registered office, lease, subletting, shared use and proof of occupation: how two companies can coexist in the same premises.
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Two companies in the same premises: is it possible?
Updated March 2026 - Yes, but the legal answer depends on whether this is only a registered address, a real shared occupation or a subletting arrangement.
See also postal proxies, characterisation of a business and tax or social question.
Main point
The key issue is the occupation framework and the supporting documentation.
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Conclusion
Shared premises can work well when the lease, paperwork and billing logic are all consistent.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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