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31st Jan 2022 French Life

Noise Radars in Seven Departments

Last month the French government launched a new type of radar on some French roads.

28th Jan 2022 Taxation

Social Charges on Investment Income and Capital Gains

Many banks and notaires are still failing to apply the correct rate of social charges on investment income and capital gains.

24th Jan 2022 Property Market

Housing Market in France 2021

Estate agents in France report record sales and price increases in 2021, with Covid the principal cause.

21st Jan 2022 Money

Electricity Price Rise in France

The global surge in electricity prices has prompted a range of measures in France to protect consumers and preserve the competitiveness of private suppliers.

18th Jan 2022 Money

French Bank Savings Accounts

Interest rates on tax free French bank savings schemes have been increased, although they substantially trail the level of inflation.

14th Jan 2022 Property In France

Bank Certificates for Property Purchase

Buyers can sometimes find themselves between a rock and a hard place for a bank certificate on the origin of funds. UPDATED 14th April 2024.

12th Jan 2022 Taxation

French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2022

The maximum income thresholds that apply before you pay income tax in France in 2022 on 2021 income.

10th Jan 2022 Healthcare

Investigation into Fake Covid Certificates

A large trade in fake Covid vaccination certificates has been identified in France, often with health professionals as accomplices.

6th Jan 2022 Letting Property

Quality Ratings for Gite Accommodation

Obtaining a star rating for your gîte will be more difficult from this year, but the tax break may well make it worthwhile.

4th Jan 2022 Taxation

French Social Charges 2022

The rates, income bands and exemption limits that apply for social charges in 2022.

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