On a recent trip to France arriving via Barcelona airport we had some of our bags stolen in the hire car compound of the airport.
“I have read other people’s unfortunate car journeys in Spain, when they have been held up by drivers in another car. This has made me wary when I drive to Girona airport
Do watch out for an email scam going round purporting to be from the French tax office.
How much tax will I pay? If you have not accessed your UK pension and then taken it all as a lump sum, you could pay just 7.5% in French taxes (other conditions apply).
With Brexit coming you will need to change your British licence for a French one. We walk you through how to do it and the process involved
Should you keep hold of UK investments in France? You may have accumulated Premium Bonds, Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) etc over the years, or bought shares in UK companies – but are these suitable investments for your new life in France?
There are many attractions and advantages to living in France. However there are some drawbacks too, such as unfamiliar local bureaucracy and a complex, expensive and frequently changing tax regime.
Thieves are targeting shoppers outside supermarkets throughout France, approaching as you unload your shopping into your boot, and waving a large road map in your face, pretending to ask directions.
It’s that time of year again, when we need to complete our French income tax returns, work out how much tax we owe, and submit them by the deadline.
France starts deducting income tax at source from 2019. We tell you what you need to know if you are tax resident in France.