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Company manager or director: how to rent a home in France without a guarantor?

Garantme acts as guarantor for company managers and directors in France, salaried or not (SASU, EURL, SARL…), based on a Kbis extract, proof of income and proof of savings.

Yes, the Garantme Guarantee is open to company managers and directors, whether they are paid a salary (salaried manager, president of a SAS or SASU) or not (majority manager of a SARL or EURL). The documents depend on your status.

I am a non-salaried manager: which documents should I provide?

  • your company's Kbis extract;
  • the last 2 balance sheets;
  • your tax notice (avis d'imposition) issued in year N on income from year N-1;
  • if your activity is less than 12 months old: your last 3 bank statements.

I am a salaried manager or director: which documents should I provide?

  • your company's Kbis extract;
  • your last 3 payslips;
  • your last 3 account statements;
  • your tax notice (avis d'imposition) issued in year N on income from year N-1.

Which documents does everyone need to provide?

  • a valid, legible ID document: national ID card, passport, residence permit, driving licence or visa;
  • proof of savings less than 2 months old (bank certificate, account statement or screenshot of your online banking) showing your name, your bank, the date and the balance;
  • if you are married or in a civil partnership (PACS): proof of your status (marriage or PACS certificate, family record book…) and your spouse's or partner's ID.

For rents above €5,000 per month, additional documents are required: Garantme Guarantee for rents above €5,000.

My company has just been created: can I apply?

Yes. No minimum length of activity is required if you have sufficient savings.

When is a company director not eligible?

Managers and employees of a company that has ceased trading or is in insolvency proceedings (safeguard, receivership or liquidation) are not eligible. See who is not eligible for the Garantme Guarantee.

How do I get the Garantme eligibility certificate?

  1. Create your application online at garantme.fr and upload your documents.
  2. Garantme reviews your complete application and replies within 3 business hours.
  3. You receive your eligibility certificate to add to your rental application.
  4. Once you have found a home, follow the steps to get the guarantee deed.

How much does the Garantme Guarantee cost?

From 4.5% of the annual rent including charges, paid by the tenant. The Garantme Guarantee is free for the landlord (pricing details).

Who backs the Garantme Guarantee?

The Garantme Guarantee is backed by licensed insurers: see the insurers behind the Garantme Guarantee.

Updated on 10 November 2026.