Procedures to follow when someone dies
The time limit for burying or cremating someone in France used to be 6 days not including Sundays or public holidays. This has now been amended and from 10th of July this year the time delay is now 14 days, including Sundays and public holidays. Under certain circumstances these time limits may be waived at […]
15 ways for young people to get help via a comic book
French administration is known to be complicated! To ease the pain, the Government has now issued an comic book aimed at teenagers and young adults who are facing these tasks for the first time … It explains how to order your first Carte Vitale, declare a regular doctor, ask for the activity premium and even […]
How to correct mistakes on your tax return
The ’right of error’ provides the opportunity to regularise your situation (without paying a penalty) when you have made a mistake or omission in a tax return or other administrative document, such as claiming benefits but not declaring a change in your circumstances. As part of the regularisation process, any errors or omissions in tax […]
How to send a parcel from your own letterbox
For those living in France (especially in rural France where you often see your La Poste van) posting a parcel has been made easier; La Poste can now pick up packages of up to 5kg from your home. You can send packages to anywhere within the EU without going to a post office by organising […]
Buying a bike? Here are 3 ways to save some serious money!
If you are thinking about buying a bike then keep reading to learn how you can make some good savings for all the family. The French government have now extended the deadline for applying for a discount when buying a new or used bike. In a measure to encourage clean mobility and reduce pollution, classic […]