Brexit doom and gloom has pushed many British residents in France to apply for a carte de séjour but did you know that you must still have a valid passport (or ID card) to travel to any European country other than France?
So that’s it then! Three prime ministers, 3 and half years, a lot of fractious fighting… and finally Brexit has happened. We’re out!
UPDATE….Although delays were announced last week, the new website now appears to be ONLINE.
British citizens resident (185 days or more) in France can continue to use their UK driving licences until they expire even in the case of a no-deal Brexit.
The Common Reporting Standard, where countries around the world automatically exchange information about taxpayers’ offshore income and assets, is now in full flow. Tax authorities are beginning to use the data received to their benefit.
Pensions are often the key to long-term financial security, so it is crucial to take extreme care when deciding what to do here.
Author, Michelle Lawson, studies British migration and what it means to live the British dream in France, publishing her findings in a travel narrative.
A new year in France usually sees the introduction of some new tax rules or rates. This year’s changes are rather muted compared to 2018.
The new year is a good time to reflect on the previous 12 months and look ahead to what the coming year may bring.
If you ever had the feeling that you have spent half your working life just paying tax, you are not far wrong, what with income tax, national insurance/social security, capital gains tax, VAT, council tax, excise duties …
