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How to Reduce the Cost of an Inheritance - Part 1

12th Sep 2024

How to Reduce the Cost of an Inheritance - Part 1

By the standards of many other countries inheritance tax in France is high, so taking advantage of the options available to reduce the tax is essential for many international owners.

Local Rates Bills 2024

9th Sep 2024

Local Rates Bills 2024

The overwhelming majority of councils have decided not to impose an increase in the local rates this year.

Planning Consents and Water Resources

5th Sep 2024

Planning Consents and Water Resources

Planning consents in France are increasingly subject to the availability of sufficient water resources in the locality.

Commercial Property Funds - SCPIs

3rd Sep 2024

Commercial Property Funds - SCPIs

Commercial property funds in France popular with individual investors are facing a crisis of confidence.

Building Work on Rental Properties

29th Aug 2024

Building Work on Rental Properties

Distinguishing between tax deductible and non-deductible building works carried out by a landlord on a rental property.

Valuation of Effects for Inheritance Tax

26th Aug 2024

Valuation of Effects for Inheritance Tax

What are the rules concerning the valuation of personal and household effects for French inheritance tax?

Coastal Property Prices

23rd Aug 2024

Coastal Property Prices

Property prices in most coastal areas have started to fall back after the post-COVID frenzy.

Tontine Purchase or Disguised Gift?

21st Aug 2024

Tontine Purchase or Disguised Gift?

The ‘tontine’

French Social Security Number

19th Aug 2024

French Social Security Number

To be legally resident in France you are required to have a social security number.

Self-Employed Social Security Contributions

16th Aug 2024

Self-Employed Social Security Contributions

Those who run a company in France face a change in their social insurance charges from next year.

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