Business/Landlord Registration One-Stop Shop

8th Jan 2025

The one-stop shop for business formalities was relaunched on 1st January 2025.

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Low Emission Driving Zones

6th Jan 2025

There are now low-emission driving zones in most major towns and cities of France, but with exemptions in place.

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The Most Beautiful Village in the World

3rd Jan 2025

The most beautiful village in the world is in Provence (apparently).

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Legal Action on Residence Permits

24th Dec 2024

Several civil rights groups in France have commenced a legal action against the government over structural failures in the on-line system for residency permits.

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Housing Market in France 2024

18th Dec 2024

A review of the housing market in 2024 by the Notaires de France.

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Business Social Security Contributions

17th Dec 2024

How much does a business owner pay in social security contributions?

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Capital Gains Tax - Entering Residential Care

14th Dec 2024

What is the liability to capital gains tax for a person entering residential care?

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Complaints about Notaires

12th Dec 2024

Complaints about notaires by international owners are widespread, so what are the most common problems?

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Reform of Furnished Lettings

10th Dec 2024

An ‘anti-Airbnb’ law which toughens the taxation and regulation of short-term furnished lettings will come into force next year.

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Car Insurance Comparison Websites

8th Dec 2024

Making the best of comparison websites for car insurance in France.

Non-Resident SCIs - Capital Gains Tax

5th Dec 2024

A court ruling highlights the liability to capital gains tax  of a property held via a non-resident SCI.

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Social Charges on Pension Income 2025

3rd Dec 2024

Most pensions are liable to the social charges, but at different rates, subject to income.

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Undeclared Income and Foreign Bank Account

28th Nov 2024

A UK national who failed to declare their full income, or a foreign bank account, is ordered to pay arrears of tax and a penalty.

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Health Treatment Charges 2025

26th Nov 2024

The government has announced a reduction in the reimbursement rates for health treatment.

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VAT Limits for Small Business Owners

Increase in Stamp Duty on Property Purchases

19th Nov 2024

The government has announced an increase in the transfer taxes payable on the acquisition of property in France.

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Owning a Vintage Car in France

15th Nov 2024

What you need to know about registering, importing and owning a vintage vehicle in France.

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Furnished Lettings from 2025

12th Nov 2024

A new regulatory and fiscal framework is beginning to emerge for furnished rentals.

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Sharp Rise in Insurance Complaints

8th Nov 2024

Complaints to the insurance Ombudsman were up by over 40% last year, and they are set to go even higher this year.

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Energy Saving Certificates Under Fire

5th Nov 2024

France's 'Exit Tax'

31st Oct 2024

What is the 'exit tax' and who is liable?

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House Prices in Occitanie

28th Oct 2024

A complete summary of average house prices across all departments of the Occitanie region.

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Property Purchase Process

26th Oct 2024

A selection of articles on the property purchase process in France.

Bank Certificates and Property Purchase

Banking Charges 2024

24th Oct 2024

A new report highlights the changes in banking charges amongst the main retail and on-line banks in France.

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Preference Rights over Real Estate

22nd Oct 2024

A court rules on the operation of an agreement for the first right of refusal on the purchase of property.

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House Prices in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

17th Oct 2024

A complete summary of average house prices across all departments of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.

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Food Prices in France 2023

15th Oct 2024

A new study of food prices across Europe shows a mixed picture for France.

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French Budget 2025

12th Oct 2024

The government unveiled its finance bill for 2025 this week, but without a parliamentary majority just how much of it will pass into law remains uncertain.

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Successive Sale of Principal Residences

10th Oct 2024

Does the sale of several main homes in quick succession invalidate the capital gains tax exemption?

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Neighbour Disputes over Loss of Sunlight

8th Oct 2024

What are the rights of property owners over the loss of sunlight due to a new development?

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Guides to Moving to France

5th Oct 2024

Our complete catalogue of articles about moving to France.

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House Prices in the Loire

4th Oct 2024

A review of housing market in the department of Loire, by the local notaires.

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Furnished Lettings and VAT

2nd Oct 2024

The government has published new rules on the application of VAT on furnished lettings.

Income Tax Refunds and Payments 2024

28th Sept 2024

Income tax reconciliations for millions of households began this month.

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Burglaries in France in 2023

26th Sept 2024

A new report provides an insight into burglary levels in each department of France.

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Death in France - Recovery of Social Benefits

24th Sept 2024

Beneficiaries of an estate in France can face a bill for social benefits and residential care services received by a deceased person.

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Builders Liability Insurance and Ancillary Activities

19th Sept 2024

A recent case in the French courts considered the scope of general liability insurance for a builder undertaking works of an ancillary nature.

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Interest Free Loans for Energy Conservation

17th Sept 2024

A new lifetime loan offer has been introduced, alongside an existing interest free loan for energy conservation works.

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How to Reduce the Cost of an Inheritance - Part 1

12th Sept 2024

By the standards of many other countries inheritance tax in France is high, so taking advantage of the options available to reduce the tax is essential for many international owners.

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Local Rates Bills 2024

9th Sept 2024

The overwhelming majority of councils have decided not to impose an increase in the local rates this year.

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Planning Consents and Water Resources

5th Sept 2024

Planning consents in France are increasingly subject to the availability of sufficient water resources in the locality.

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Commercial Property Funds - SCPIs

3rd Sept 2024

Commercial property funds in France popular with individual investors are facing a crisis of confidence.

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Building Work on Rental Properties

29th August 2024

Distinguishing between tax deductible and non-deductible building works carried out by a  landlord on a rental property.

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Valuation of Effects for Inheritance Tax

26th August 2024

What are the rules concerning the valuation of personal and household effects for French inheritance tax?

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Coastal Property Prices

23rd August 2024

Property prices in most coastal areas have started to fall back after the post-COVID frenzy.

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Tontine Purchase or Disguised Gift?

21st August 2024

The ‘tontine’ clause in property sale contracts and the risk of disqualification.

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French Social Security Number

19th August 2024

To be legally resident in France you are required to have a social security number.

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Self-Employed Social Security Contributions

16th August 2024

Those who run a company in France face a change in their social insurance charges from next year.

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Self-Employed Social Security Contributions

Drinking Water and Sewerage Charges

13th August 2024

What is the cost of water and sewerage services in France?

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