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UK tax in 2025 and beyond, and implications for expatriates in France.

The last three months of 2024 were pivotal for 2025 taxation, with interesting budgets in the UK and France.  This…

UK inheritance tax continues to break records

More families than ever are caught in the UK inheritance tax net and tax bills keep rising. With the thresholds…

Property or investment – which is the better option?

When we speak of property or investment in this article, we compare two different routes of investment; we weigh the…

France 2025 budget and potential tax reforms

The first draft of the France 2025 budget was presented by Prime Minister Michael Barnier’s government on 10 October 2024. 

Understanding and avoiding French succession law

French succession law imposes some rules on your estate that are very different from those of the UK. This article…

Buying, owning and selling property in France
Tax and inheritance planning frequently asked questions

Buying and selling property is a major part of relocating from one country to another, or perhaps the time has…

UK inheritance tax vs French succession tax, at a time of change

These are rather interesting times for British expatriates in France, with the momentous July elections on both sides of the…

How are UK pensions taxed in France?

First published in French Property News   UK pensions in France are typically taxed under the double taxation treaty, but…

Key financial planning steps on your retirement journey in France

Are you fulfilling your dream of enjoying your retirement years in France?   Whether you are in the planning stages and…

Investment decision paralysis – how to overcome an overload of choices

Investment decision paralysis occurs when we are faced with so many investment options that we struggle to compare – but…

UK Premium Bonds and British expatriates

Premium bonds have been a popular savings arrangement in the UK for decades, and millions of people of all ages…

Planning a tax-efficient return to the UK

British expatriates waiting to return to the UK after living overseas will benefit from carefully reviewing tax planning, residency, pension,…

To QROPS or not to QROPS in France

Have you heard about the benefits of QROPS in France? You’ve come to the end of your working life and…

Capital gains tax – what British expatriates in France need to know

Capital gains tax impacts many people and UK nationals living in France need to follow both the French and UK…

UK tax update for British expatriates in Europe

Following the UK spring budget in March and the start of the new tax year in April, we provide an…

Income tax in France – it’s income tax, but not as we know it

Income tax in France can be more complex than you might anticipate – for both residents and non-residents. From the…