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 an annual income tax return. Please note that filing a tax return does not necessarily imply paying income taxes in France. Spring is the time of year to file your online tax return. If you are submitting your first income tax return, you will need to first register with the French tax authorities via their dedicated website, and then submit a paper application.
For the following years, you will be able to file your annual tax return online.