Archived Newsletter Issue 60 : Wednesday 01 July 2009
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Health & Social Security Rights in France
New official guidance has been issued on the health and social security rights of expats from Europe living in France.
01 Jul 2009
Sunniest Places in France
Where are the sunniest places in France? Surprisingly, the Cote d’Azur does not head up the table.
01 Jul 2009
Who Pays the French Estate Agent Fees?
Is it the seller, or is it the buyer who is responsible for the commission payable to a French estate agent?
01 Jul 2009
Tour de France 2009
The Tour de France, the most prestigious cycle race in the world, will start on 4th July.
01 Jul 2009
French Taxes on Sale of Building Land
The sale of building land in France incurs not only a potential liability to the payment of capital gains tax, but also to a development tax.
01 Jul 2009
French Cheques do Nicely Thank You
There is no such thing as a bank guarantee card in France, as a cheque must be honoured.
01 Jul 2009
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