by Madeleine Carin | Jun 13, 2025 | French Law, Wills
When it comes to estate planning in France, understanding French law can be important, as the law is strict about how a will must be draughted and executed. Unlike in England and Wales, under French law only four specific types of wills are recognised as legally valid...
by Madeleine Carin | Apr 15, 2025 | French Law
If you are a homeowner in France or are planning to become one, you need to be aware of the property taxes for which you will be liable (regardless of whether you are making income from the property). The taxe d’habitation is a local property tax in France,...
by Madeleine Carin | Apr 15, 2025 | French Law
If you are a homeowner in France or are planning to become one, you need to be aware of the taxes for which you will be liable for simply owning the property (that is, irrespective of whether you are making an income from it). The land tax, known as “taxe...
by Carolina Soares | Mar 31, 2025 | French Law
Handling international estates involves navigating different legal systems, tax regulations, and inheritance laws. For UK residents with assets in France or beneficiaries across borders, understanding French law helps to ensure a smooth process. French lawyers play a...
by Carolina Soares | Mar 31, 2025 | French Law
Navigating the French legal system can be challenging, especially for UK residents unfamiliar with its structure, as there are some key differences from UK law. If you’re looking to buy property, set up a business, or need legal assistance for immigration or criminal...
by Melanie Chereau | May 9, 2023 | French Law
*UPDATE – 7 July – The deadline has now been extended to 31 July 2023* Anybody who owns property in France is now subject to a new reporting requirement. From 1 January 2023 until 30 June 2023 inclusive, all owners of residential real estate in France must...
