10th Feb 2022

Appeals against Refusal of a Visa or Residence Permit

What is the appeal process if your application for an entry visa to France or residence permit is refused?

7th Feb 2022

Towards a Reform of Inheritance Taxes?

An influential government think-tank has recommended a complete overhaul of inheritance taxes.

3rd Feb 2022

Court to Rule on Hunting Rights

The French Constitutional Council has been asked to rule on the right of owners to oppose hunting on their land.

31st Jan 2022

Noise Radars in Seven Departments

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

28th Jan 2022

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

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

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

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

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

French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2022

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