In addition to being an advertiser supporting this dynamic and vibrant magazine, Spectrum advisers – Philip, Sue and Derek – have agreed with P-O Life to produce articles on a quarterly basis. For our first article, we are going back to basics and providing an overview of some French bank accounts.
How and when to update your Carte Vitale
Are you aware that there are plenty of electricity suppliers to choose from, nearly all cheaper than the former state-owned EDF who are still the biggest electricity supplier on the market?
The “right to an account” , ‘le droit au compte’, ensures everyone’s right to have access to a bank account. But how does it work? What are the conditions? Click for the lowdown!
Brexit, Brexit, Brexit! Without residency rights, Brits with second homes, like all other third country nationals, are limited to 90 days in France (or any other EU country) over a 180-day period.
Belvins Franks partner Thomas Marron talks you through the French inheritance system, but for personalised advice, they can provide you with expert advice!
Notaire’s fees are payable on all property purchases in France. What are they and how can you work out how much they will be?
UPDATE Exchanging a UK driving licence for a French one – do you need to do it and how is it done? Find out more here.
For most foreigners living in France and wanting to run a small business, a micro-entreprise is the best solution. This article explains what it is and how to register.
We all know about ‘cowboy builders’ in France, but are the victims of these incidents sometimes the unwitting accessories of their own misfortune?
