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Taxation of Investment Income 2026/27

30th Mar 2026

Taxation of Investment Income 2026/27

The government has introduced a reform to the choice between the flat tax and the income tax scale for investment income.

France Updates Shrink–Swell Risk Zones

28th Mar 2026

France Updates Shrink–Swell Risk Zones

The government has published an updated map identifying areas at risk of shrinkage or swelling of clay soils.

Micro-Entrepreneurs Obtain Pension Victory

25th Mar 2026

Micro-Entrepreneurs Obtain Pension Victory

A French court ruling has exposed systemic flaws in how pension rights have been calculated for many micro-entrepreneurs.

Tax on Small Parcels

23rd Mar 2026

Tax on Small Parcels

France has introduced a new tax targeting goods imported from outside the European Union, but it is already showing its limitations.

Planning Rules for Horse Related Activities

19th Mar 2026

Planning Rules for Horse Related Activities

Equine related activities are not, per se, an agricultural activity, so the land planning rules are complex.

SAFER Right of Pre-emption

17th Mar 2026

SAFER Right of Pre-emption

A French court recently considered the right of an owner to withdraw from a sale over a pre-emption by the French rural land agency, SAFER.

Vehicle Registration Fraud

14th Mar 2026

Vehicle Registration Fraud

The government have been warned about a surge in large-scale vehicle registration fraud.

France’s Citizenship Rules Under Review

12th Mar 2026

France’s Citizenship Rules Under Review

The recently revised income test for citizenship is under review, notably for retirees.

Micro-Enterprise Turnover Thresholds 2026

9th Mar 2026

Micro-Enterprise Turnover Thresholds 2026

The government has raised the turnover thresholds for micro-entreprise businesses, but VAT thresholds remain a real constraint.

Property Sale and Disclosure Boundaries

5th Mar 2026

Property Sale and Disclosure Boundaries

The French Supreme Court has provided new guidance on the conditions governing the duty to inform during negotiations for the sale of a property.

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