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Latest Articles
New Rental Insurance Scheme for Landlords
A new insurance scheme for landlords that offers protection against the non-payment of rent has been introduced in France.
02 Mar 2010
French Motorway Robberies – A Reader's Tale
A reader recounts their own dramatic experience of the day last December when they were robbed on a French autoroute.
02 Mar 2010
Obtaining Planning Permission in France
What are the procedures for making a planning application in France and obtaining planning permission?
02 Mar 2010
Where do the British Live in France?
A recent official study shows that around 140,000 British nationals live in France, and the most popular region may surprise many.
16 Feb 2010
Local Rate Relief for Home Energy Conservation
New and older homes constructed or renovated to an efficient energy consumption standard are eligible for five years' relief from the taxe foncière.
16 Feb 2010
France-UK Double Tax Treaty Comes into Force
A new tax treaty between France and the UK came into force on 18 December 2009. Virginie Deflassieux of French tax advisors PKF Guernsey summarises the changes.
16 Feb 2010
Ski Schools in France Off Piste
The two major ski schools in France have resurrected a long standing dispute about the control of skiing lessons on the slopes.
16 Feb 2010
New System of Business Rates
A new system of business rates has been introduced in France that reduces the tax burden for all small and medium sized businesses.
16 Feb 2010
French Farmers and EU Agricultural Subsidies
France receives around €11 billion each year from the EU in agricultural support, but very little of it actually goes to those who do the farming.
16 Feb 2010
House Prices in France Resist in Final Quarter
House prices in France were broadly stable in the last quarter of 2009, and this is the most likely scenario for 2010, according to FNAIM, the French estate agents association.
02 Feb 2010
Getting Free Legal Advice in France
There are three main ways of getting free legal advice in France, only one of which involves seeking legal aid.
02 Feb 2010
French Holiday Apartments Get Rescue Package
With a number of ski and other holiday residential developments in financial difficulty the French government has been forced to come up with a bail out package for investors.
02 Feb 2010
Wild Animal Car Insurance Claims Soar
Insurance claims for car accidents involving wild animals rocketed last year, following a relaxation in the rules.
02 Feb 2010
New Concessions for Auto-Entrepreneurs
The government have introduced new concessions in the rules applicable to auto-entrepreneur business status in France.
02 Feb 2010
French Pilots Bring Legal Action Against Ryanair
French pilots and cabin crew have filed a legal action against the labour practices of Ryanair, which follows on a recent similar condemnation of Easyjet in the French courts.
02 Feb 2010
France Tops Best Place to Live
France tops a leading poll, for the fifth year in a row, as the best place in the world to live.
15 Jan 2010
French Farm Sales and the Role of SAFER
The French land agency 'SAFER' has a right of first purchase on a great deal of rural property in France, so what are the rules that apply?
15 Jan 2010
Becoming an Artisan in France
New regulations have been issued on how to become an 'artisan' in France for those relocating from within the European Community.
15 Jan 2010
Quarterly Sterling/Euro Currency Review
The last quarter of 2009 saw a six cent trading range for the Sterling/Euro currency pair, writes Nicholas Fullerton.
15 Jan 2010
Sale of Building Land to be Subject to VAT
The sale of building plots in France is to be subject to VAT, although sales between private individuals will continue to be exempt.
15 Jan 2010
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