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FBN Service Providers are waiting to assist you We now have an “all new” webpage that allows you, for the very first time, to view our network of Service Providers. They are fully comfortable in communicating in both English and French to help you complete your tasks; and understand the specifics of assisting people who […]
Inheritance planning in France
This is a discussion hosted by The Franco British Network (FBN) featuring lawyer Christophe Dutertre, an expert in international succession and notarial law. Inheritance Planning Part 1 / Inheritance planning in France, French vs English Law Hosted by Tharwat Mansour of the Franco British Network with guest lawyer Christophe Dutertre. They discuss: ** French vs. […]
ChatFBN: How to avoid paying twice
Using the UK-FR double tax treaty to your advantage This chat will be of interest to UK expats currently living and those planning a move to France. Our latest ChatFBN session is available to watch, where FBN Events Manager Tharwat Mansour interviews Cédric Riviere, Avocat au Barreau de Périgueux. The 28-minute video is divided into […]
ChatFBN: French Taxation: top tips
Attention UK expats in France and those planning to relocate: Our latest ChatFBN session is available to watch, where FBN Events Manager Tharwat Mansour interviews Sarah Vincent. In this video you’ll gain invaluable insights into French taxation, and discover some top tips. The 18-minute video is divided into chapters, allowing you to easily navigate to […]
Accessing the French Health Care System
Part 3 by Sara Vincent There are different ways of accessing the French health system depending on your age and country of origin. This is the third article in our series about how to access health care in France. The first article focused on those who have a UK issued S1 and the second one […]
Accessing the French Health System
by Sarah Vincent This is the second article in our series about how to access health care in France. The first focused on those who have a UK issued S1. This article focuses on how to apply for health care when you are not yet retired, are unemployed, or from a country that does not […]
Accessing the French Health System
by Sarah Vincent If you are thinking of or 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 […]
Don’t forget to submit your annual tax return
By Sasha Smit-Macardier If you moved permanently to France in the last year please remember to file a French annual income tax return. As a French resident, you have a fiscal obligation to do so. Whether or not your income and/or financial resources originate or are in France, as a French resident you must submit […]
A brief introduction to the world of visas
by Sasha Smit-Marcadier and Sarah Vincent If you are thinking of visiting France for more than 90 days in a 180 period then you will need a visa. With the summer season soon upon us, you might be making such plans. For all TCN’s (third country nationals) which includes UK residents visas are part of […]
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, […]