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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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