Hi All. A very good friend has just called to say his 3000 euro bill does not have to be paid.The reason for this outcome is because he quoted the international tax treaties   Subject: new UK- FRANCE double taxation agreement.    The new tax treaty between France and the UK came into force on 18/12/2009. It is applicable in France for the year starting on 1/1/2010 and in the UK for the year tax year starting 6/4/2010 It appears the French tax authorities are not taking the double taxation treaty onboard,but when challenged over this matter will conceed that the amount in question is not liable to be paid, so in conclusion, everyone who is worried about paying there prelevement, you have the law on your side. Good luck. Beejay 

What is the bill against?.

Hi.do you mean the 3000 euro bill, if so,it was for prelevement sociaaux

Yes but for what? e.g UK rent, investments etc.

Not everyone will be exempt beejay.  Those with gites, etc, still have to pay it and private pensions which are declared (and potentially taxed on) in France.

Hi Maillotdebain. If you derive an income from the UK ie rental on propery etc private pensions and you pay tax on them in the UK you are not liable to pay tax again here in France.

Beejay, only private income from Uk rental properties and government pensions are exempt from French tax and social charges.  Private pensions have to be declared and tax paid (and social charges in France) likewise any income from French private rentals including long and short term and holiday lets.