French Tax

French Tax Team

French Tax

Whether you are relocating to France, purchasing a holiday home, leaving France, or need advice on French tax reporting, our specialist team provides practical, independent advice tailored to your circumstances.

How We Can Help
We advise individuals, families, trustees and property owners on:
  • Relocating to France and pre-arrival tax planning
  • French tax residence issues
  • French income tax, capital gains tax and wealth tax
  • Property ownership structures and rental income
  • Estate and succession planning
  • Double tax treaty implications
  • French tax compliance and tax return preparation
  • Relocation from France to the UK, Channel Islands and other jurisdictions
  • Trusts and French trust reporting obligations
Specialist Areas
We have particular expertise in:
  • French tax returns for residents and non-residents
  • French property ownership and restructuring
  • Rental property taxation
  • Retirees living in France
  • Airline pilots and their families
  • Artists and sportspeople working in France
  • Trust taxation and reporting
  • Bringing historic French tax affairs up to date
  • Liaising directly with the French tax authorities, notaires and other advisers
French Trusts
French-connected trusts are subject to extensive French reporting requirements. These obligations may apply where there are French resident beneficiaries, settlors or trustees, or where French assets are held within a trust.

We can review trust arrangements, advise on potential tax exposure and assist trustees with ongoing French reporting requirements.
 
Useful Links

Impots (French Tax Authorities)

legifrance (Official French legislation and regulations)

Contact Us

To discuss your circumstances or become a client, please contact our French Tax team or complete the relevant questionnaire.

Virginie

Virginie Deflassieux

Director, French Tax
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Catherine

Catherine Le Pelley

French Tax Manager
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