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3rd Apr 2026 Taxation

French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2026

The maximum income thresholds by household size that apply before French income tax is payable in 2026 on 2025 income.

30th Mar 2026 Taxation

Taxation of Investment Income 2026/27

The government has introduced a reform to the choice between the flat tax and the income tax scale for investment income.

28th Mar 2026 Building & Renovation

France Updates Shrink–Swell Risk Zones

The government has published an updated map identifying areas at risk of shrinkage or swelling of clay soils.

25th Mar 2026 Business

Micro-Entrepreneurs Obtain Pension Victory

A French court ruling has exposed systemic flaws in how pension rights have been calculated for many micro-entrepreneurs.

23rd Mar 2026 Money

Tax on Small Parcels

France has introduced a new tax targeting goods imported from outside the European Union, but it is already showing its limitations.

19th Mar 2026 Building & Renovation

Planning Rules for Horse Related Activities

17th Mar 2026 Property In France

SAFER Right of Pre-emption

A French court recently considered the right of an owner to withdraw from a sale over a pre-emption by the French rural land agency, SAFER.

14th Mar 2026 French Life

Vehicle Registration Fraud

The government have been warned about a surge in large-scale vehicle registration fraud.

12th Mar 2026 Visas

France’s Citizenship Rules Under Review

The recently revised income test for citizenship is under review, notably for retirees.

9th Mar 2026 Business

Micro-Enterprise Turnover Thresholds 2026

The government has raised the turnover thresholds for micro-entreprise businesses, but VAT thresholds remain a real constraint.

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