Exchanging your UK driving licence

by Gerald Humphreys On Monday 28 June 2021 the French and British authorities reached an agreement on the continuity of mutual recognition of valid driving licences which were issued prior to 1 January 2021.  So no need to exchange a British licence for a French one.  Similarly French drivers living in the U.K. with a […]

All residency and WARP holders must submit an annual tax return

by Sasha Smit-Macardier Over the past year, many of you have successfully secured a French residence permit under the Withdrawal Agreement.  Please, do remember to file an annual income tax return in France. As a French resident, you have a fiscal obligation. Whether or not your income and/or financial resources originate or are in France, […]

Lost or Stolen Residency Cards

Good news for anyone who needs to change their address or has lost (or had stolen) their WA residence permit. The online étrangers administration portal has finally been updated so that you can create an account using the number on your WA card. The link to the page is here  You will be asked to […]

Procedures for importing and registering a UK vehicle in France

You now need to know about customs fees, supporting documents, reception procedure and registration. Customs fees represent 10% of the value of your car, 0% for classic cars over 30 years old. VAT remains at 20%, 5.5% for classic cars over 30 years old, but when importing a vehicle it is now calculated on the […]

Registering Your Car in France

by Gerald Humphreys After the importing of your UK registered car, you are allowed one month to get the “carte grise” (French logbook) in your name, as there is the possibility of a fixed fine of 135 € if you don’t. If you are importing a used car from the UK, whether you bought it […]