Proposed French Tax Changes The following proposed tax changes were announced on 25th September 2013. Below is our summary of the principal changes. The rumours about alterations to the assurance vie rules seem…
The Project de Loi de Finances 2014 was published on 25th September 2013. The proposals aim to create economic growth and reduce unemployment. Shown below is a summary of our understanding of the principal…
Latest Satellite Update From Skydigi Over the last seven months there have been many speculations, frustrations and worries over the possible future loss of Freeview TV Channels. This is due the impending launch of a new…
French Health Care for Expatriates Several international surveys have described French health care as amongst the best in the world. Subject to qualifying conditions, this is available to everyone resident in France –…
10th and 17th June 2012 François Hollande of the Socialist Party became the new president of France on May 6th, 2012. He must now chose his cabinet, and create the 14th Assemblée Nationale of the…
The election nearly always has two rounds because it is very unusual for any candidate to win an absolute majority, of 50 per cent of the vote plus one.
Check your pockets for French franc bank notes TIME UP! The french franc is no more. Introduced 650 years ago in 1360 by King John II, the last note was exchanged into euros…
Many of those resident in France still need to keep an eye on the UK tax authorities. Here are a couple of important current issues. UK Tax Residence Some will be aware that HMR&C announced…
Making wills in France. Anyone owning property that is governed by French succession law should make a French will. If you die domiciled in England, French succession law will only apply to your land/buildings…
Before doing any business in France, you should carefully research the main issues (outlined below) which are involved. French language, law, local and national bureaucracy, culture and taxes may all be initially unfamiliar, but must…