The Cost of Going to the Doctor.
In April it was announced that, in the final months of 2023, the price of medical appointments in France will rise. There are basically two areas in the French health system in which charges are levied, namely appointments with medical professionals and the cost of any treatment (medication, tests, scans, surgery etc) that they prescribe. […]
The Role of the Notaire in France – Part 2
Following on from the first article about Notaire’s in France that deals with how the role is different from (but is in some respects similar to) that of a solicitor in the UK, this article lists the specific areas in which a French Notaire operates. REAL ESTATE RURAL ECONOMY FAMILY BUSINESS For more information you […]
Changes in 2023 for Micro-entrepreneurs
By Roger Haigh Recently there have been several changes, including changes in income thresholds and VAT levels for businesses and microentrepreneurs. If you are a micro-entrepreneur and would like to know more click on this link. Previously known as the auto-entrepreneur, the micro-entrepreneur is an individual entrepreneur subject to a simplified tax and social security […]
The Reform of the French Hereditary Reserve in International Successions: First lessons, First solutions
Article written by Me Simon Deceuninck on 31 March 2023 In our article dated 18 November 2021, Me Marie-Claude Bessout (former Notary) and I alerted our foreign readers to the consequences and uncertainties brought about by the “law against separatism” of 24 August 2021 with regard to international successions. We regretted that the wording of the new Par. 3 […]
The cost of a ‘carte grise’ for a car imported from the UK
by Gerald Humphreys Depending on the nature of your vehicle, you will have to pay several taxes to register your UK car. • The regional tax: its amount is obtained by multiplying the rate of the tax per horsepower applicable in your region of residence. However, you will benefit from a partial or full exemption […]
The Role of the Notaire in France
There are significant differences between the roles and functions of an English solicitor and a French notaire. Understanding this difference may help you understand how this part of the French legal system works. If you want to know more read on. In France, notaires are not only qualified lawyers, such as English Solicitors, but also […]
Incorrect Charges demanded by La Poste
Small packages sent by post from outside the EU – Incorrect Charges demanded by La Poste. There have been reports of invalid charges being made by La Poste on delivery of low value packages. Several complaints have been upheld, but the problem remains. If you have received such a charge and wish to challenge it […]
FBN Social Event – Caviar de Neuvic
On a rather cold and grey day 26 members and non-members gathered for the first of the FBN’s 2023 social days at ‘Caviar de Neuvic’ a place that we would thoroughly recommend you visit. The estate is set on the banks of the tranquil Lisle River in the Dordogne, which provided a pleasant backdrop for […]
Health Services at home
A brief personal explanation by Carolyn Chamberlain Here in the Dordogne (and possibly all of France) there are two main services available: the SIAD (Service des Soins Infirmières à Domicile – home nursing services) and the CIAS (Centre Intercommunale d’Action Sociale – care services provided by the Commune), supplemented by the APA (Aide Personalisée d’Autonomie […]
Accessing the French Health System
by Sarah Vincent If you are thinking of or actually moving to France then a key aspect of your move that should be considered before taking up residence is health care.There are different ways of accessing the French health system depending on your age and country of origin. This first article concentrates on those who […]