A closer look at the anti tax evasion changes introduced by the Loi de Finances Rectificative pour 2011, published on 28 December 2011.
Banking, Taxes and Finance
Banking in France, French taxes and finances - How to write out a French cheque, how to open a bank account in France, the French tax system and currency exchange.
The Anti Tax Evasion Changes
A closer look at the anti tax evasion changes introduced by the Loi de Finances Rectificative pour 2011, published on 28 December 2011.
Proposed tax changes in France
The French government has proposed a series of tax changes which is expected to
be passed by parliament in time to take effect in 2012. These changes will
affect both French and non French residents. This article looks at the key
proposed changes and their likely effects.
Clock ticking on pension cash deadline
UK
expats in France who want to access their pensions before the April 2010 age
changes cannot afford to leave it a day longer, according to experts at Expat
Pensions LLP...
How to write out a French cheque
Writing out a French cheque can be a bit daunting at first so here's a quick guide on how to fill one out plus a handy list of numbers in French to assist you...
Opening a French Bank Account
If you are planning on living permanently in France or if you have a French mortgage you will probably find life a lot easier with a French bank account...
Sending Money Overseas
If you are contemplating moving to France or are looking to purchase a French property then you will no doubt be negotiating hard with your agent to get the best deal possible on the price. However what many people fail to appreciate is
that they can reduce the true cost of the property by thousands of pounds simply
by using a specialist currency company rather than their bank to send their
money overseas...
Expats feeling the squeeze overseas
Expatriates are feeling the squeeze overseas according to Halifax International's new Expat Mood Monitor, since January 2008, over half (52%) of expats have noticed a decrease in their disposable income (with 44% noticing a decrease of 10% or more), and almost two-thirds (62%) have seen a decrease in their overall investment
portfolios...
Weekly Currency Report
Andrew Norton from the Foremost Currency Group gives this weeks market report on the Great British Pound, the Euro and other major currencies.
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The French Tax System at a Glance
- Virginie Deflassieux - PKF (Channel Islands) Limited Associate Director - French Tax Services
A guide to French taxes covering French income tax, French Wealth Tax, Capital Gains Tax, French Inheritance and Gifts Tax Rates.
Updated October 2011 with proposed 2012 changes affecting 2011 income...
Currency Exchange - Changing Your Pounds into Euros
It is strange to find that purchasers of property in France are always keen to negotiate a good price on the house of their dreams, but then fail to appreciate that great savings...
Moving Money To France
In Part 3 of this series, Oliver Phillips of PFS France takes a look at
moving money to France. If you already live in France, or intend to finance your property purchase from
equity in your UK home, chances are you'll want to move some money abroad. Transferring money from the UK to France requires someone to handle the transfer
on your behalf and usually your bank will be...
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