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Voluntary 'Top-Up' Health Insurance in France
The latest release of our guide to voluntary 'top-up' health insurance in France.
06 Apr 2021
French Income Tax Return 2021
The income tax season is approaching and you will soon have to file your French tax return for 2020 income.
06 Apr 2021
French Electricity Competition 'a Failure'
A consumer group in France has demanded an end to the secondary electricity supply market, which they consider is putting up prices.
06 Apr 2021
French Car Insurance Prices 2020
The average cost of car insurance in France last year was €611, so how do the rates compare by level of risk, age, location and type of car?
06 Apr 2021
Brexit - French Social Charges on UK Nationals
What are the consequences on social charges for UK nationals as a result of Brexit?
06 Apr 2021
French Social Charges in 2021
The income bands, rates and exemptions for social charges payable in 2021.
06 Apr 2021
France Resident or Non-Resident?
French law defines whether you are resident or non-resident, but it is international law that has the last word.
06 Apr 2021
French Income Tax Payable in 2021
How much French income tax might you expect to pay this year on your 2020 income?
06 Apr 2021
Gîte Complex Property Picks - April 2021
A selection of gite complexes for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
06 Apr 2021
Gîte Property Picks - April 2021
A selection of Gîtes for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
06 Apr 2021
French Bank Tariffs 'Incomprehensible'
The banks are accused of burying the comparability of their offers by drowning consumers in an incomprehensible list of charges.
06 Apr 2021
Rent Arrears and Estate Agents in France
What is the responsibility of a managing agent for tenant rent arrears?
09 Mar 2021
Legal Aid in France 2021
The income limits for eligibility to legal aid have been increased, but additional tests have been introduced.
09 Mar 2021
Tax Deductibility of Conversion Works
A couple who converted their French manor house into flats have been denied tax relief on the works.
09 Mar 2021
Self-Employed French Tax and Social Security Declarations
The system of tax and social security declarations for many small business owners is being streamlined this year.
09 Mar 2021
Covid in France - Taxe d'Habitation
The government have signalled that no exemption from the taxe d'habitation is to be granted to second-home owners unable to use their property as a result of Covid.
09 Mar 2021
Renting Out Rooms in Your French Home
Renting out rooms in your French home is free from income tax, social charges and business rates, although not for holiday lettings.
09 Mar 2021
Notaires and Statute of Limitations
The prescription period for bringing a legal action against a notaire is 5 years, but when does the clock start?
09 Mar 2021
Private Sale Property Picks - March 2021
A selection of properties for sale by private sellers in France currently being advertised on our website.
09 Mar 2021
