Taxation

17th Feb 2026

Payment of Taxes by Cheque

Reports of the death of the French cheque to pay taxes are greatly exaggerated.

5th Feb 2026

France Budget 2026

France has finally adopted a budget for 2026, following one of the most politically fraught budgetary battles in recent memory.

27th Jan 2026

French Income Tax 2026

Once again this year, with the government not having a majority, the French Parliament has struggled to agree income tax rates and bands for 2026.

22nd Jan 2026

Social Charges on Pension Income 2026

The income scales that apply for liability to social charges on pension income have been increased this year.

19th Jan 2026

Taxation of US Company in France

A US based family-owned company holding residential property in France is found liable for corporate tax on the basis of imputed rental income in France.

12th Jan 2026

Vehicle Registration Taxes in France 2026

What are the vehicle registration taxes that apply in 2026?

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.