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• French Tax Changes - 2011

  New measures of French tax and international legislation affecting French-resident taxpayers were introduced in 2010. This page reviews the main changes and those effective from 2011. The <i>Loi de Finances</i> was voted at the end of 2010.

• SCI and Property Purchase

  Explanation on the benefits and purpose of an SCI or Société Civile Immobilière when buying property in France

• Carte de Sejour, French Residency Permit

  If you stay in France for over three months and you are not an EU citizen - if you are American, Canadian, Australian, South African or from elsewhere outside the EU - you will you need a <i>titre de sejour</i> residency permit. Here's how.

• Syndics and Co-Propriétaires

  Explanation on the rights and responsiblities of the owner of an apartment; the Co-Propriétaire; the Syndic and the Conseil Syndical.

• General Taxes in France

  Information on the different taxes for French residents; property taxes, VAT, wealth tax and stamp duty. Who has to pay and how to go about paying these taxes.

• French Leasebacks: Buying Off-Plan

  Information on the property investment opportunity presented by buying apartments in development complexes in France, with explanations on what a leaseback is, the benefits and disadvantages to a buyer, methods of financing and how to exit from the plan.

• Inheritance Law in France

  Information on the system of heirship for residents and those with fixed assets in France. The rules of reserved and unreserved allocations and how to make it work for you. Information includes details on legal changes introduced January 2007.

• French Capital Gains Tax on Property, Shares & Goods

  Information on capital gains tax in France, on how it is applied to properties, shares and movable goods belonging to foreign residents and non-residents. Find out what it is, the method of calculation, the exemptions and the process for payment.

• Glossary of Foreign Exchange Terminology

  Jargon guide to the various terms used in currency conversion market; the meaning of terms such as: Stop loss order, Rollover, Floating exchange rate. If you don't understand your bank or broker, perhaps the answer is here.

• French Income Tax: Being Tax Resident in France

  Information on becoming a taxpayer in France, when and how submit your return and details on the tax bands applied to your income. Also find out how other incomes may be taxed (pensions, rental income, interest, dividends), social charges and benefits.

• French Taxes: Wealth, Inheritance, Gift and Property Tax

  Information on general taxation in France: wealth tax, inheritance/succession taxes, gift tax, and property tax payments due by residents of France and non-residents with assets in France. Includes tables of tax rates, deductions and allowances.

• Consular Services for Foreign Residents in France

  UK and US consulates provide services for citizens in need, including replacement of lost or stolen passports and help and advice in difficult situations.

• Divorce in France

  Information on the stages of the process involved in a married couple separating and ending a marriage in France and the types of non-contested French divorce available. With details on the possible financial consequences of each type.

• Pensions for Britons Retiring in France

  Information for British citizens resident in France on how to manage and make the most of the various pensions schemes that may be available. With information on private pensions, using a UK pension fund, a QROPS and transferring a pension abroad.

• Auto-Entrepreneur

  Information on how to set up as a sole trader or start a small business in France re-selling goods or materials, or offering services. With an explanation on the taxes due, invoicing and book-keeping obligations.

• Starting a Business in France

  Information on how to set up a French business: details on the self-employed sole trader (EI), limited liability single operator (EURL) and the SARL (company). Plus: documents needed to register at the CFE, and tax regimes BIC, BNC and Micro-entreprise.

• French Tax Payment Deadlines

  Brief explanation of French taxes, with information on the payment dates of: income tax (impot sur le revenue), occupiers tax (taxe d'habitation), audiovisual tax (redevance audiovisuelle ) and land tax (taxe fonciere).

• Lost/Stolen Bank/Credit Cards, Cheques & Mobile Telephones

  Personal effects lost or stolen? Here are notes on who to call and what to do.

• Qualifying for French Disability Benefits

  Find out who qualifies for disability benefits in France, called Allocation aux adultes handicapes (AAH), and how a legal French resident can apply for assessment and financial aid from CAF (Caisse d'Allocations Familiales).

• Succession and Inheritance Tax in France

  A person resident in France or owning property in France could be affected by French succession and inheritance taxes. Whether you are an heir of assets or whether you are planning your estate, you should understand French tax rules. Find out more here.

• Banking, Cheques & the Carte Bleue in France

  Information on opening a French bank account (what documents to provide), the debit card and setting up debit orders. Information includes a sample of how to write a French check and an explanation of the RIB and TIP. Also: banking jargon guide.

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