What is the best status to sell cars?

 The choice of status for a company specializing in car sales is essential for its success. Several options are available depending on business size, legal protection, or tax responsibilities. SeDomicilier presents you with the best statuses for the job of car salesman.

Self-employed status, ideal for selling cars

Still known as an independent natural person, the self-employed status is very appreciated by car salesmen. It offers them a flexible and streamlined approach on an administrative level. You can therefore get started in car sales without too much difficulty. The advantages of the legal status of self-entrepreneur are very numerous.

Simplicity in the administrative procedures of your company

Choosing self-employed status allows you to avoid the bureaucratic red tape associated with creating a car sales business. The formalities to complete are very simple and do not require much hassle. This generally concerns the payment of social security contributions, declaration procedures, etc.

This legal status promotes efficient management of your car sales business and saves time. As a self-employed person, you mainly focus on the development of your micro-enterprise and on the opportunities that arise in the automobile sector.

Numerous tax advantages with self-employed status

By choosing self-employed status for car sales, you benefit from tax relief during the three years following the launch of your activity. Tax rates are also simplified for your business. However, you do not have the possibility of deducting your purchases when declaring your company's annual turnover. You will therefore not be taxed on your net profit, but rather on the resale price of the cars.

With self-employed status, you can not only sell vehicles, but also offer other ancillary services such as repair, rental, or car maintenance. You can also benefit from advice and assistance from private and public organizations.

SAS or SASU, a status that offers flexibility

The simplified joint stock company (SAS) is also an interesting legal form for an entrepreneur who wishes to launch into car sales. This legal status offers your business greater flexibility and protection than that of a self-employed person. The SAS protects your social assets even if you have debts or financial difficulties. The same applies to the SASU (simplified single-member joint stock company). Unlike the SAS, this company has only one partner.

No minimum capital is required for your business

The legal status of SAS or SASU  is very suitable for selling used or new cars. Choosing this option gives you the possibility of adapting the internal rules of your company according to the needs of the automotive sector.

The creation of a simplified joint stock company as a car seller does not require having a minimum share capital. You can therefore launch your car sales activity with a symbolic €1. In addition, the partners are responsible for the amount of their contributions. This provides additional security in the auto sector where financial risks can be very significant.

Interesting taxation for your job as a car salesman

The creation of a SAS or SASU in car sales, however, requires slightly more complex procedures than that of a micro-enterprise. You will have to, among other things, draft statutes, make the necessary registrations with the competent authorities, and appoint a manager for your company (in the case where there are several partners in the SAS).

These legal statuses also benefit from advantageous taxation. The SAS allows, for example, to optimize the deductible expenses linked to your activity as a car seller. We are thinking in particular of the costs relating to the purchase of vehicles, advertising, or car maintenance.

SAS and SASU are subject to corporate tax (IS). Dividends from these forms of business can benefit from the movable income regime, with a reduced tax rate according to certain conditions defined by tax law.

The SARL, no share capital required for the profession of car salesman

Are you looking for a status that can offer a balance between flexibility and limited liability for your car sales activity? The limited liability company (SRL)  may very well suit you. This is a legal form chosen by many entrepreneurs because of its many particularities.