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Closed office: what is it?

February 22, 2024

Discover the advantages of a closed office and the different forms of rental possible for this service.

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Nowadays, The office is closed is the most common solution for setting up a business. Indeed, it has many advantages and is available in various rental formats, to adapt to all needs and budgets. how find your office for rent in Paris ? What are the vigilance criteria before signing your future workspace? Flashoffice guides you in this new professional adventure!

Presentation of the closed office

Not surprisingly, the closed office is, as its name suggests, a private workspace, entirely reserved for your team. It is chosen according to the number of positions. You can therefore rent a closed office for a small company with 3 employees as well as for an SME with 40 employees. The closed office can be located in a coworking building, thus giving you the opportunity to take advantage of numerous common and shared spaces. It may also be located in a business center. The closed office can also be completely independent, without being attached to any structure.

The advantages of a closed office

Choose closed offices to establish yourself with your team is an interesting idea to take advantage of many advantages:

  • Safety: the closed office is only accessible to employees who have a key or badge,
  • Confidentiality: you can work on your confidential files and on your company data with peace of mind,
  • The turnkey aspect: The closed office is often a fully equipped office, ready to use. So you don't have to furnish it,
  • The calm: Forget the noise and hustle and bustle of open space, your employees will be able to work in optimal conditions.

If you rent your closed office in a coworking building or a business center, you will then benefit from additional services and advantages:

  • High-end services at an attractive price, which you would not have been able to access by renting a classic office,
  • Meetings to broaden your network and your horizons and to create beautiful synergies,
  • Numerous common areas to improve the well-being and productivity of your employees (meeting room that can be booked by the day or by the hour, relaxation area, café, terrace, sports studio, library, etc.),
  • An all-inclusive service with no hidden costs, for more transparency and easier management.

Contracts to rent an independent office

Rent a closed office can be done in various ways. It all depends on your needs, your budget and your long-term projections. Let's take stock.

  • The commercial lease 3/6/9 : it is the most common solution in the world of commercial real estate. The company that leases the offices has the option of ending its lease at the end of each period of 3 years.
  • Precarious lease: this specific lease is concluded for a period of less than 3 years.
  • Subletting: a company subleases part of its premises to accommodate one or more other companies. It may then be a closed office, depending on the layout of the premises.
  • The contract for the provision of services: it is an option that is increasingly popular with entrepreneurs and businesses looking for flexibility. Shorter than a lease, a contract for the provision of services gives you flexibility and greatly reduces costs. You do not pay rent but a price per post, which also includes all ancillary services.

Know that it also exists coworking places who offer office rental closed for the day. It is interesting if you practice hybrid work, with a mix of teleworking and face-to-face.

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What is the price of closed offices?

How much are you going to spend per month on your closed offices? It all depends on the location, the services required and the number of workstations. Take stock of the essential criteria and entrust your search to Flashoffice. Our team will be happy to guide you to the best workspace to set up your business and boost your turnover. Small closed office for 5 people in a Haussmannian building in the heart of the capital or large workspace for 30 employees in an atypical coworking place in the suburbs: you will be spoilt for choice!

Who is affected by private offices?

The rental of a completely closed office allows businesses of all sizes to develop at their own pace and to work in the best conditions. A young start-up in full expansion, a small business or a fast-growing SME will be able to find benefits by setting up in closed premises. From 3 employees, this option is recommended to strengthen cohesion within the team. You can also choose a closed office for a specific department within your company: the sales or HR department for example.

Other ideas for renting an office

If you are actively looking for an office, you will hear about coworking, co-working, open space, operated office, and much more. What do all of these terms refer to? Are we talking about the same thing? We are lighting your lantern.

The private office in coworking

It is a private office, reserved for your company, located in the heart of a place dedicated to coworking. You share the building with other businesses but you still benefit from a space all of your own. Practical!

The shared office

The shared office concept can evoke a room to be shared with other companies, an open space with several workstations or even a coworking building. It is a very broad term that can be used in several situations, even if the classic shared office is simply a workspace shared by several companies or several freelancers.

The office operated

The office market operated is booming! It is a flexible rental, via a contract for the provision of services, of a closed office in a place shared by several companies. You thus benefit from numerous common and comfortable spaces on a daily basis.

The equipped offices

By choosing a fully equipped office, you arrive in a space that is already furnished. Saving time and money in the end! The equipped office is most often rented through a contract for the provision of services.

What to remember about closed offices

  • The closed office is the best solution for businesses that want to combine security, comfort and confidentiality.
  • You can choose closed offices in a coworking space to access common rooms.
  • The rental contract for the provision of services allows you to benefit from a fully equipped closed office, with a single monthly bill that includes charges and ancillary costs.
  • The size of your closed office is generally defined by a number of workstations and not by an area.
  • Flashoffice concentrates all closed office offers in Paris, Île-de-France and the provinces and is also expanding its catalog internationally.