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Right place, wrong taxes
UK expatriates living in France need to get their tax planning right and make sure they are paying the right taxes in the right country – getting it wrong could prove costly.
What happens if you sell your French home after leaving France
Capital gains on the sale of a property in France are liable to both French tax and social charges. Your home is exempt from both, provided it is your main home at the time of sale. There is a 12-month ‘grace period’, but the Constitutional Court has just ruled that this does not apply if you ha
Three changes to UK domicile rules that could cost you money
Proposed changes to the UK domicile regime have come into effect after being put on hold over the summer – and could prove costly for expatriates.
Taxation in France – Expected reforms for investment assets
President Emmanuel Macron promised various tax reforms during his electoral campaign earlier this year. If they all go ahead, there will be substantial changes to how investment income is taxed in France.
French vs Luxembourg assurance-vie bonds
Assurance-vie life assurance bonds are a popular and effective savings vehicle in France, used by many French nationals to save considerable tax. They are also successfully used by expatriates for tax and succession planning.
Britons continue to move to Europe – Are you one of them?
Moving to Europe is a dream for so many Britons. Some aim to retire abroad, while others cannot wait and move over while still working, or take early retirement to start the dream sooner rather than later.
Draft EU position papers on Article 50 negotiations
Subject: Working paper "Essential Principles on Citizens' Rights"
Origin: European Commission, Task Force for the Preparation and Conduct of the Negotiations with the United Kingdom under Article 50 TEU
E U position (post Brexit)
If you are living in France before the UK formally leaves the EU by March 2019, then your right to live there permanently will be protected. That was the clear message from the EU as it outlined its negotiating position ahead of Brexit talks.
Essential Reports (3)
This is the 3rd and final of a small series of articles on the reports that are required to be carried out when selling / purchasing a house in France.
Essential Reports (2)
This is the second in a small series of articles on the reports that are required to be carried out when selling / purchasing a house in France.
Get to know the 2017 French tax landscape
Now that we are well into 2017, it is a good idea to make sure you know where you stand with your taxes. Doing this now means you could limit exposure to unnecessary taxation, take advantage of available opportunities, and avoid any nasty surprises at the end of the year.
Is time running out for today’s pension opportunities?
Now’s the time to review your current options for UK pensions and consider benefiting from tax-free QROPS transfers – before Brexit changes the rules.
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The so called "crash, backlash and dash"
Since EU and UK negotiators agreed that those resident in the EU by 29 March 2019 (now extended to 31 December 2020) would have their citizens’ rights guaranteed, there’s been a rush by many UK Buyers to get over to France asap.
Quite rightly, Brexit has encouraged many Britons to bring forward their plans to move to France to secure residency ahead of the expected transition deadline.
The emphasis is usually on getting into the French system as quickly as possible. However, without careful planning in advance, changing residency can have serious financial pitfalls. Taking expert, cross-border advice is a crucial step towards ensuring your financial affairs are suitable for your new life in France. We can help – just ask, and we will put you in touch with an expert.
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