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French Income Tax 2026

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.

Social Charges on Pension Income 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.

Taxation of US Company in France

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.

Fraud Undermining Energy Performance Certificates

15th Jan 2026

Fraud Undermining Energy Performance Certificates

A new report has highlighted a growing level of potential fraud in the use of energy performance certificates.

Vehicle Registration Taxes in France 2026

12th Jan 2026

Vehicle Registration Taxes in France 2026

What are the vehicle registration taxes that apply in 2026?

France’s Housing Market in 2026

8th Jan 2026

France’s Housing Market in 2026

In a recent survey, notaires shared their assessment of the outlook for the French housing market this year.

Will France Finally Silence Cold Calls?

5th Jan 2026

Will France Finally Silence Cold Calls?

New laws come into operation this year to regulate unsolicited telemarketing calls, but enforcement has historically been ineffective.

The Price of a Building Plot

22nd Dec 2025

The Price of a Building Plot

A new report highlights the substantial variation in the price of a building plot across France.

Civics Test for Residency and Citizenship

19th Dec 2025

Civics Test for Residency and Citizenship

The government has set out the details of the civics test for certain residency and citizenship applications.

Widow Sanctioned for Diverting Marital Assets

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.

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