diff --git a/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner.py b/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner.py
index 0bd555f70d7..a4da32d3d57 100644
--- a/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner.py
+++ b/openerp/addons/base/res/res_partner.py
@@ -176,6 +176,7 @@ class res_partner(osv.osv):
         'color': 0,
         'is_company': 'contact',
         'type': 'default',
+        'use_parent_address':True
     }
 
     def copy(self, cr, uid, id, default=None, context=None):