Rural House Prices by Department 2024

28th May 2025

Rural house prices fell last year, for the second year in succession.

Business Start-Ups - Social Security Contributions

26th May 2025

How are social security contributions calculated for a business start-up?

Controls on French Bank Charges

22nd May 2025

Border Controls in France

The Camping Market in France

18th May 2025

Despite the popularity of camping in France, the sector is experiencing a period of 'fragilisation', states a new report.

Tax Investigation: Procedural Irregularities

Running a Business in France from Home

12th May 2025

Local Rates by Commune 2024

7th May 2025

Electric Vehicle Registration Taxes

6th May 2025

The exemption of electric vehicles from registration taxes has been abolished.

VAT Exemption on Small Business Owners

1st May 2025

The government has suspended until 2026 a reduction in the exemption limit for VAT registration.

Property Market in Ariège

30th April 2025

In the department of Ariège house sales fell over a year, but in general prices held up.

Local Council Taxes

28th April 2025

The government is considering the introduction of a new local council tax.

Taxation of Foreign Income

24th April 2025

The double taxation of foreign income is a pre-occupation of many international owners, but most countries are covered by bilateral tax treaties.

Tax Relief on Pension Income

21st April 2025

The 10% tax allowance on pension income is under review by the government.

Energy Ratings and Property Prices

17th April 2025

A new study highlights the growing impact of energy efficiency ratings on property prices.

French Income Tax Payable in 2025

14th April 2024

How much income tax is payable this year at different levels of income and by type of household?

Guide to French Income Tax

12th April 2025

Our guide to French income tax, to assist with your tax declaration this year.

Compensation Payments by Insurers

10th April 2025

Insurers cannot control the use of funds in making compensation payments, states the insurance ombudsman.

Seller Liability for Building Works

7th April 2025

What is the liability of a property seller to a purchaser for works carried out by them?

Property Prices Rhône-Alpes

4th April 2025

French Tax Return 2025

2nd April 2025

The French government have released the dates for submission of the 2025 income tax return.

Capital Gains Tax Relief on Building Work

1st April 2025

A recent case in the French courts shows the importance having proof of payment to obtain relief from capital gains tax on building works.

Starting and Running a Chambre d'Hôte

28th March 2025

A guide to the legal and tax fundamentals of setting up and running a chambre d'hôte.

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Cooling-Off Period for Property Buyers

26th March 2025

Buyers of French property have a 10-day cooling-off period, but when exactly does it start?

Apartment Prices in Paris 2024

24th March 2025

Hidden Easements on French Property

20th March 2025

Hidden easements are not unusual on French property, so a sale and purchase contract needs careful drafting.

Tenancy Rights and Building Works

18th March 2025

What are the rights of a landlord to terminate a tenancy to undertake building works?

Building Works and VAT

13th March 2025

The certification process for owners to obtain a reduced rate of VAT on building work has been simplified.

Electricity Prices and Services 2025

11th March 2025

Our updated guide to electricity prices and services in France.

French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2024

8th March 2025

The maximum income thresholds by household size that apply before French income tax is payable in 2025 on 2024 income.

Tax on Vacant Homes - Exemption

6th March 2025

A property owner claims relief from the tax on vacant homes on the grounds that the property was uninhabitable.

Widow's Death Benefits

4th March 2025

The surviving spouse of a former business owner or employee in France may have an entitlement to certain death benefits.

Insurance Premiums 2025

28th Feb 2025

Insurance premiums on homes, vehicles and for health cover are rising sharply this year.

Inheritance Tax - Late Payment and Penalties

24th Feb 2025

A court rules on the late filing of an inheritance tax declaration due to administrative delays.

Vehicle Registration Taxes in France 2025

21st Feb 2025

What are the vehicle registration taxes that apply in 2025?

Residency Permits - Language Tests

19th Feb 2025

Why you should not worry about a language test for a residency permit.

Rental Levels in France

17th Feb 2025

The government has published its annual interactive map of average rent levels in all communes of France.

Spending "Out of Control" says Auditor

15th Feb 2025

The French national auditor says that spending is "out of control" and sees France "with its back to the wall".

New Inheritance Tax Allowance

13th Feb 2025

The government has introduced a new inheritance tax allowance to family members for the purchase of a new property or the energy renovation of an existing home.

Capital Gains Tax on Furnished Lettings

11th Feb 2025

Landlords of furnished lettings will face a higher capital gains tax bill on the sale of the property, but it is far from a calamity.

Alpine Property Market 2024

7th Feb 2025

Prices fell slightly in the Alpine ski stations last year, in a market that is under pressure on several fronts.

Income Tax in France 2025

5th Feb 2025

The income tax rates and bands for this year appear to have been finally settled.

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Tax Deductibility of Building Works

3rd Feb 2025

The conversion of a house into flats is not tax deductible, a court rules.

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Property Declarations - A 'Fiasco' say Auditors

29th Jan 2025

The French national auditor has published an explosive report on the mismanagement of the property declarations owners were required to submit in 2023.

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La Poste Prices 2025

27th Jan 2025

La Poste letter and parcel delivery prices have risen sharply again this year.

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Inheritance Planning for Grandchildren

23rd Jan 2025

Skipping a generation is a tax efficient means of reducing French inheritance tax.

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Joint Tax Liability of Spouses/Partners

20th Jan 2025

A change in the law makes it easier for ex-spouses/partners to obtain a discharge from the taxes owed by the couple.

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Budget Alpine Ski Resorts

17th Jan 2025

Our selection of smaller Alpine ski resorts in France that retain their authenticity and affordability.

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Financial Assistance for Home Improvement

15th Jan 2025

Eligibility rules may have been tightened and grant levels reduced for most households, but the range of assistance available still merits consideration.

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Tax Inspections of Individuals

13th Jan 2025

What you need to know about tax inspections in France.

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