The Franco British Network Christmas gathering
Fully booked 8th December 2022- Château de Neuvic We are inviting you to our annual Christmas gathering and meal on the 8th December 2022 at the Chateau de Neuvic. I am sure most of you are now familiar with this place as we have been having our Christmas event in this venue for the past […]
Watch the football for free
Exclusively free for FBN Members* (* 1 free ticket per membership, just send your name in advance to info@francobritishnetwork.fr, additional tickets can be bought at the gate, no advance booking required) There will be a restaurant available with a full menu in addition to snacks and a bar all evening. Enjoy a night with friends watch […]
Here is a collection of reviews of our previous events, written by FBN Members
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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 […]
Matrimonial regimes in Estate planning
by Matthew Cameron The implications on a married couple’s estate of different matrimonial regimes in France are often not well understood by British nationals. When couples marry in France – as in other jurisdictions around the world – they can choose what matrimonial rules apply to their estate. This can affect what will happen to […]
‘Mandat de Protection Future’
by Carolyn Chamberlain Should you ever become unable to look after your own affairs (medical or financial) it makes life a lot easier if you have already set up a ‘Mandat de Protection Future’. Recently, while my daughter was visiting, we went to see my local Notaire to set up a ‘Mandat de Protection Future’ […]