5th July 2009

Tax advisory service

The information here is provided by Blevins Franks International Tax Advisory Service. Established in 1983, it offers specialised tax advice, relevant to both France and the UK. We hope this page will provide you with useful information and advice on the important taxation aspects of moving to France or buying property there.

Blevins Franks are independent financial advisers and offer a number of specialised services, including tax and financial planning, wealth management, investments, international pensions and offshore trusts. We have four regional offices in France.
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Tax Break for owners of EU Holiday Homes

Holiday HomeAlistair Darling's 2009 Budget report signalled the end of tax breaks for owners of UK based holiday homes. However, in the short-term, owners of holiday homes elsewhere in Europe have been granted a tax rebate for this tax previously only available to UK-based holiday home owners...more...

No increase and cuts possible in French tax

David FranksFrench taxes have been under discussion by the government in the light of the global economic downturn and its effect on French citizens. French budget minister, Eric Woerth, has confirmed that there will be no increases in tax or social charges, despite a rise in France’s social security deficit and a general deficit for 2009 of between €17 billion and €18 billion, says David Franks. more...

Tax and Currency

Blevins Franks video stillAt The France Show the FrenchEntrée team decided to interview some of their key clients who were exhibiting. In her interview, Nicola Goldsmith, of Blevins Franks, discusses how a key factor in maximising your finances when moving to France is currency... View clip...

French Tax Changes For 2009

French tax ratesA new tax year in France has arrived and with it some changes to French taxation. For FrenchEntrée readers who are likely to become tax residents in France during 2009, or who are already tax resident in France, here is a summary of the main points of the new budget.more...

Who should own your French property?

Property OwnershipFor those readers who are thinking about buying a property in France, this article on property ownership looks at the various methods of owning property. It will help you to ... more...

Preparing For The New Tax Year

french tax formThe French tax year is the calendar year running from 1st January to 31st December. If you are a relatively new arrival in France then you will need to know what your tax obligations are in preparing for the tax year. more...

Is French tax really all that taxing for retirees in France?

Tax timeFrench taxes are renowned for being high, what with income tax and social charges on all forms of income, as well as an annual wealth tax. However, although the headline rates sound high (52.1%!), it is often unlikely that a retiree would have to pay such high taxes. more...

France and UK Finally Sign New Double Tax Treaty

Finally, after more than four years of debate following the publication of an earlier draft in January 2004 (which will now be dropped), on 19th June a new version of ... more...

How to Maximise your UK pension in France

Many French Entrée readers will be planning to move to France, probably on retirement. At that stage it is likely that they will need to rely heavily on that pension ... more...

How to protect your finances when retiring to France

French money protection France is the second most popular destination for Britons who retire abroad. It has many attractions, not least a more relaxed way of life, attractive locations, the cuisine and also ... more...

What happens to your UK investments if you move to France?

money red ribbonMany people who move to France have investments in the UK. Here David Franks of Blevins Franks looks at what the tax implications are for such investments and explains what happens with Premium Bonds winnings if you are tax resident in France more...

French income tax

If you are planning to move to France you will be interested in the taxation system and how your income will be taxed.

As a tax resident of France you will ... more...

The Assurance Vie – tax and financial planning in one exercise

Assurance Vie is the French term for an insurance bond, such as a Personal Portfolio Bond. It is a specialised form of life assurance arrangement which allows you to hold ... more...

French Wealth Tax

There were some welcome tax reforms in France in 2007 on the election of new president Nicolas Sarkozy. Some of these changes included capping French wealth tax in a bid ... more...

France's New Succession Tax Laws

Anyone thinking of moving to France and buying property there will be encouraged by the reformed succession tax laws which were introduced last year by Nicolas Sarkozy, four months after ... more...

Capital gains tax on your French property

When you sell property that you own in France you will be liable for French capital gains tax on the gain that you make, which is the difference between the ... more...

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FAQ - French Tax

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Frequently asked questions about tax in France.... FAQ

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Blevins Franks Guide to Living in France

The leading financial guide for expatriates Financial Guide to Living in France - 6th Edition A practical and understandable path through the complexities of setting up home in France, whether for retirement; as a holiday home or investment. more details...
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