Taxation

17th Dec 2025

Widow Sanctioned for Diverting Marital Assets

In an inheritance dispute, a widow is found to have diverted community funds in the years preceding her husband’s death.

12th Dec 2025

Social Charges on Capital Income

The French Parliament has approved an increase in social charges on savings and dividend income.

5th Dec 2025

Tax Residency and International Treaties

The recent case in the French courts’ sheds light on the complexities of tax residency, international tax treaties, and the boundaries of tax optimisation.

22nd Nov 2025

Taxe Foncière 2026 - Homes Revaluation

An update of the tax base for property descriptions will affect 7.4 million homes in 2026. UPDATE: The government has announced the suspension of this measure 26th Nov.

18th Oct 2025

Budget 2026 - Proposals

This week government unveiled its draft budget for 2026 to a skeptical parliament and public.

14th Oct 2025

Taxation of International Gifts

A recent court case illustrates the operation of double taxation rules on international gifts.

8th Oct 2025

Inheritance - Protecting the Surviving Spouse

We have recently updated our guide to the use of a marital property agreement to protect the surviving spouse.

2nd Oct 2025

Budget 2026

Early reports on the draft budget for 2026 suggest the tax on savings and investment income will increase, whilst social charges for some may be reduced.

18th Sep 2025

Calculating Inheritance Rights

A French court considered the basis for calculating the value of an asset in an inheritance.

9th Sep 2025

Taxation of Couples

Since September 1st, France’s pay-as-you-earn income tax system has undergone a major overhaul for married and civil union couples.