17th March 2010

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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QNUPS - New Tax Planning Opportunities For British Expatriates

On the 15th February 2010, a new UK HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) statutory instrument came into force, the implications of which create significant opportunities for British expatriates to save local taxes in the country in which they are tax resident as well as UK inheritance tax (IHT)... more...

French Tax Rates For 2010

Tax ZoneA 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...

Civil partnerships or PACS in France: how they work

French civil partnerships Prior to April 2009, if you had a UK civil partnership (CP) and moved to France, it was not recognised in France, and you were not be able to enter into the French equivalent known as PACS (Pacte Civil de Solidarité) unless the UK CP was dissolved first. However, not only are civil partnerships now recognised in France, but civil partners have been granted the same tax rights as PACS couples...more...

Capital Gains Tax On French Property

Case Studies

Taxes on French propertyFrench residents are subject to a fixed rate of capital gains tax on French property at 16% plus social charges of 12.1%. Non-residents pay tax at 16% if resident in the EU, Norway or Iceland, or 33⅓% if resident elsewhere, with no social charges to pay. Here, David Franks of Blevins Franks provides some working examples of how the tax is calculated.. more...

France & UK New Double Tax Treaty Comes Into Force

Signing a contractThe Double Tax Treaty between France and the UK has entered into force for French residents. It became effective on 18th December 2009 and contains some significant tax changes, including an exchange of information article, which will affect British expatriates living in France. more...

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...

Effective tax planning in France – the Assurance Vie

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 that allows you to hold your own choice of assets as the investment content of the policy and which helps reduce your French tax liability. 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...

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

money red ribbonAs a French resident you are taxed on your worldwide income, which includes UK investment income. The investments that are tax-efficient in the UK are not tax-efficient elsewhere, such as France.
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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 capital gains tax

When you come to sell property that you own in France, if you sell it for more than you paid for it, the difference (the gain) may be liable to French capital gains tax. If a property is sold for €20,000 or less, it is exempt from capital gains tax in France... 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...

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...

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...

The Blevins Franks Guide to TAXES IN FRANCE

The Blevins Franks Guide to TAXES IN FRANCE

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FAQ - French Tax

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

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The Blevins Franks Tax Advisory Service (“TAS”) was originally established in 1983 when Blevins Franks opened its overseas offices in France, Spain and Portugal to ... more about us...

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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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