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Personal Taxation in France
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7. Social Security Contributions in France

7.1. Basic Rules of French Social Security
7.2. Employers and Employees in France
7.3. Self-Employed
7.4. Retired Persons
7.5. Early Retirees
7.6. Social Charges (CSG/CRDS)

7.4. Retired Expats & French Social Security Contributions

Retired expats from within the EU reaching the official age of retirement and covered by an E121 are not liable for social security contributions, or the social charges, on their state pension, government service pension, or private pension.

Nevetheless, you will be liable for the social charges on investment and rental income, as well as on capital gains.

You will not be liable for compulsory health insurance contributions, as you will be covered through E121 arrangements.

When you also consider that the level of local property rates and income tax in France are comparatively low, it is no wonder that many commentators consider France a tax haven for retired persons from within the EU.

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