If you have not been hiding under a rock, you may have heard that a very important new French inheritance law is coming into force that will affect British people living in France and indeed those who just have property here. What is not clear to everybody is exactly...
In this year’s budget the UK government announced that it would restrict access to the uk personal allowance for non residents. The “rationale for change” is that people with highly dubious connections to the UK are claiming the UK personal allowance. The consultation...
We at Kentingtons are delighted to announce plans to further establish our presence in the UK by opening an office managed by recognised industry expert Duncan Campbell. Duncan was previously Associate Director for one of our peers, where he provided investment and...
There is currently much confusion since the UK / France tax treaty changed and one point of confusion is how property is taxed for capital gains. As if this wasn't enough, the French government's constant rule changing is adding to the confusion. The purpose of this...
The clocks have gone forward, Spring has arrived, which means it is time to start thinking about your French tax returns! Some things in France seem to involve an inordinate amount of paperwork, but for many, tax is not one of those, as the process is surprisingly...
Every day it seems there is news that rocks the foreign exchange markets one way or another. On Monday, news about the UK's borrowing sends Sterling down. On Tuesday, it's the Euro's turn as the Greek crisis takes a new twist. Meanwhile the Dollar is up on good...
Mention the words France and taxation in the same sentence and many will start to stutter and maybe even tremble a little. Living in France is all about the life style isn’t it? Surely high taxation is just a fact of life for those whom living in France is either a...
It's tax return time in France. If you moved to France in 2009 and have yet to complete your first tax return, now is the time to get organised for your first declaration. This BLOG is not designed to be a step by step guide, but more of an introduction and overview...
2008 will forever be burned into the mind as a very memorable year for the British expatriate in France, but for all the wrong reasons; an ailing global economy, a suffering Pound and house prices falling through the floor.We have learned a whole new vocabulary this...
You may have noticed that recently, we are more than merely dipping our toes in the weakest zone the Pound has ever found itself against the Euro, but wading waste deep. As of the date of writing (the morning of 17th December 2008), the Pound buys just €1.1045 and...
I will start this article by saying french residency rules are a matter of legislation, it is not a matter of choice. I am often asked "where is it best to pay taxes ... France or the UK?" It must be clear that there is no choice; it just depends where you fall within...
A successful seminar was held yesterday, hosted by Kentingtons, at the wonderful Bastide de Tourtour. I would like to thank all those who attended and contributed to the discussions making it an exceptional event. Feedback has been very positive indeed, with many...
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