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Visa for Starting a Business in France

05 Jun 2023

What are the visa requirements and process for those who wish to start a business in France? UPDATED 15th June 2023.

Moving to France

30 May 2023

What are the procedures for obtaining a legal right to live in France? Updated 15th June 2023

Residence Rights in France of Non-European Family Members

10 Mar 2023

What are the residence rights in France of Non-European family members of EEA nationals? UPDATED 10th June 2023

Health Insurance for Visa to France

20 Feb 2023

Obtaining health insurance cover for a long-stay visa to France. UPDATED 20th Feb 2023.

Brexit: Moving Household Goods to France

11 Jul 2022

Now that the UK has left the EU, what are the customs rules for moving your possessions to a property in France? UPDATED 21st Oct 2022,

French Visa Health Insurance Rules Eased

20 Feb 2022

The health insurance requirements for a visa to visit France have been eased. UPDATED 9th July 2022.

Brexit: Taxes and Charges for Parcel Delivery to France

15 Jan 2022

Post-Brexit rules have made receiving parcels from the UK more expensive, in the process causing widespread confusion and anger.

Complaints Against French Notaires

18 Dec 2021

Notaires in France have a privileged status, but their competence and conduct can sometimes fall short of the standards required for such an important role.

Launch of France Insider

07 Dec 2021

Today we announce the launch of 'France Insider', a subscription based service which replaces the existing news service.

Planning Applications - Public Right of Information

03 Dec 2021

The public right of information to land planning applications in France is tightly prescribed, so obtaining early notice about proposed neighbouring developments is often not easy.

Grants for Electric Vehicles in France

02 Dec 2021

Buy a new electric or hybrid car in France and obtain a grant on the purchase price of the vehicle and for the installation of a charging point. UPDATED 8th January 2023.

Thirty-Seven Departments Increase Speed Limit

29 Nov 2021

Thirty-seven departments in France have re-introduced a 90km/h speed limit on some of their roads.

Small Business Rates in France 2021

26 Nov 2021

Most business owners and landlords of furnished accommodation in France are liable for local business rates, which are payable this month, although there are exemptions in place.

Guide to Buying Property in France 2021

25 Nov 2021

We are pleased to announce the latest release of our FREE 40-page guide to the legal aspects of buying property in France.

Cleaning of Chimneys and Flue Pipes

23 Nov 2021

What are the regulations and costs for chimney cleaning in France?

Where are France's Empty Homes?

19 Nov 2021

A new study identifies those communes where the percentage number of long-term empty homes is highest, in some cases over 20% of the housing stock.

Discharge from Hospital in France

16 Nov 2021

There are a range of of after-care services available on discharge from hospital in France, but they operate in a somewhat fragmented manner.

House Prices in the Dordogne

12 Nov 2021

House prices in Dordogne vary by an average of over 100% between the most and least expensive areas.

Wind Farm a Health 'Nuisance'

09 Nov 2021

A Belgian couple living in the department of Tarn have won €128,000 in damages due to a wind farm near their property.

New French Inheritance Law Under EU Investigation

07 Nov 2021

The European Commission has launched an investigation into a new French law which conflicts with European precepts on cross-border successions.