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Status of Spouse in Micro-Entrepreneur Business
What is the fiscal and legal status of a spouse who assists in a micro-entrepreneur business run by their partner?
06 Feb 2017
Mixed Residency Status in France
With an increasing number of people living and working across international borders, it is possible for couples to have mixed tax residency status.
06 Feb 2017
House Building in France in 2016
Despite the controversy that frequently rages in France about the lack of suitable housing, in reality the country has one of the largest house-building programmes in Europe.
06 Feb 2017
Ups and Downs of Alpine Ski Property Prices
The unreliability of snow conditions in the Alps is finding its way through to the state of the market for ski property.
06 Feb 2017
Domestic Heating Costs in France
With temperatures freezing across Europe for most of last month, it is perhaps an opportune moment to reflect on just what it costs to heat a home in France.
06 Feb 2017
Sales Grow at Gites de France in 2016
The Gîtes de France recently released their latest sales figures, providing a useful insight into the activity of this substantial and influential body.
06 Feb 2017
How to Obtain a European Health Insurance Card
For European nationals resident in France, the process of obtaining a European Health Insurance Card depends on your insurance status.
06 Feb 2017
Owner Paying Neighbour's Rates
The French land registry records can usually be relied upon, but just occassionally errors do occur.
06 Feb 2017
Uncertainty Causes Sterling to Soften
December was a mixed month for the GBP/EUR exchange rate with sterling generally tapering lower under pressure from Brexit concerns, writes Ben Scott.
06 Jan 2017
Taxation of a Planning Consent in France
Although no fee is payable on submission of a planning application, a tax is levied if planning permission is granted.
06 Jan 2017
Top Newsletter Articles 2016
The most popular articles published in our monthly Newsletter in 2016.
06 Jan 2017
Crime Levels in France in 2015
The French national crime statistics agency have recently published a analysis of the crime levels in each department of France for 2015.
06 Jan 2017
Ten Charming French Ski Resorts
A selection of smaller unspoilt ski resorts in the Alps that may not have their mileage, but which retain their authenticity and affordability.
06 Jan 2017
Social Charges on Non-Europeans
The French Constitutional Council is to rule on the legality of social charges imposed on the investment income, property income and capital gains of non-Europeans.
06 Jan 2017
PUMA Health Insurance Charge 2016/17
The basis on which economically inactive individuals are assessed for their health insurance charge has changed.
06 Jan 2017
Increase in Social Charges Exemption Thresholds
The income thresholds for exemption or reduction in social charges on pension income have been increased for 2017.
06 Jan 2017
Business Rates Relief in France
All businesses in France are liable for business rates, although there are several temporary and permanent exemptions and reductions, including some for landlords.
06 Jan 2017
Mysterious Demolition of Cap Ferret Villa
A villa in the fashionable Atlantic coastal village of Cap Ferret has been mysteriously demolished, apparently without the knowledge and consent of the owner.
06 Jan 2017
Foreign Buyers and Sellers in 2016
The notaires have recently published a glimpse of the foreign buyers and sellers of property in France in 2016.
06 Jan 2017
Public Holidays in France 2017
The 11 public holidays in France in 2017 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
06 Jan 2017
