A recent decree strengthens the protection of company executives by allowing them to hide their personal addresses in official documents related to their company (decret n°2025-840 du 22 août 2025). . This measure aims to prevent risks of assault, harassment, or cyberattacks.

Origin of the Reform

This provision follows several recent incidents that highlighted the vulnerability of publicly exposed executives. Cases of identity theft, targeted harassment, and home intrusions have been reported, especially after sensitive decisions or commercial conflicts. The decree of August 22, 2025, addresses the growing need to protect privacy in an increasingly risky digital environment.

What the Decree Provides

• The executives concerned are:
  • Legal representatives of companies,
  • Partners with unlimited liability (SNC, civil companies).
• They can request the confidentiality of their personal address in:
  • The Trade and Companies Register (RCS),
  • Company documents,
  • company registration certificate

Practical Modalities

The request is made through the business formalities office. It is processed by the clerk of the commercial court within 5 working days. In case of no response, the executive can refer to the judge assigned to monitor the register.

Restricted Access to Personal Address

Only certain entities can access the personal address:

• Judicial, tax, and customs authorities,
• Partners and creditors,
• Judicial police officers,
• Administrations authorized by the Commercial Code.

And for Individual Entrepreneurs?

They can exercise a right of opposition to the publication of the address of their main establishment if it corresponds to their personal residence. This request is made to INSEE French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
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Why This Measure is Important ?

It marks a significant advance in the protection of executives’ privacy while maintaining a balance with transparency requirements