Money

27th Jun 2023

Terminating French Service Contracts

Terminating French insurance, telecoms, and electricity contracts has been made easier.

22nd May 2023

How Safe is your Money in a French bank?

Recent banking failures in the USA and Switzerland inevitably beg the question about the resilience of French banks.

25th Apr 2023

The Cost of Vehicle Registration

What is the cost of a vehicle registration certificate (carte grise) in France?

23rd Mar 2023

How to Disinherit a Child (Pt 1)

A recent case in the French courts illustrates the steps that can be taken to disinherit a child.

14th Mar 2023

Inheritance Fraud by Notaire

A notaire found guilty of a €1 million inheritance fraud has been given a 10-year prison sentence.

14th Feb 2023

Electricity Prices in France 2023

The French government have once again acted to cap price increases for electricity.

6th Feb 2023

Reform of Unemployment Benefits

The rules on unemployment benefit have been toughened, although it remains one of the most protective schemes in Europe.

22nd Jan 2023

Vehicle Registration Taxes 2023

The taxes payable on registering a vehicle in France.

18th Jan 2023

Tax Free Savings Bank Rate Increase

Rate rises on tax-free savings accounts now make them 'best buy' products.

16th Jan 2023

French Bank Charges 2023

Increases in bank charges in France have been capped this year, but the services for which banks impose a charge is growing.