Owning a bar, café, hotel, restaurant or similar establishment in France, particularly in popular holiday resorts, can produce a sizeable income. A number of French organisations (see fact specialise in this market and will help…
Launch of European “e-Justice” site Looking for a lawyer in the European Union? Want to know what happens during a mediation process in Sweden? Wondering about the Romanian land register or the functioning of…
Succession law and estate planning in France By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks One of the most worrying issues facing retired British expatriates in France is its succession law, which imposes strict restrictions on how…
After three years of driving back and forth to the South of France in my little UK car, I decided the time had come to buy a second-hand French car. Nothing special, a few years…
Getting a life certificate A ‘life certificate’ is a form that might be sent to you by the Department for Work and Pensions to check you’re still alive – and eligible for the State…
The New UK Pension Regime By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks The new UK “pension freedom” came into effect on 6th April, providing new opportunities for retirees, depending on…
Hopefully, it will never happen to you, but if it does, forewarned is forearmed, and it is important to know exactly what to do if you are involved in a minor road accident (accident d’auto) in France.
Do You Own UK Property? Changes To Capital Gains Tax For Non-Residents By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks Do you own property in the UK? If you do, and are…
Applying for or renewing your British Passport There are several ways of applying for or renewing a British passport without actually visiting the passport office in person. If you are over 16 you…
A VERY GENERAL LOOK AT YOUR INCOME TAX OBLIGATIONS IN FRANCE REMINDER Income tax forms will be sent out in April. Deadlines differ, dependent upon whether they are filled in online…