Tax & Tax Planning

What is French Gift Tax (“Droits de Donation”)?

What is French Gift Tax (“Droits de Donation”)?

For anyone relocating to or already living in France, it is crucial to consider their finances carefully. One subject that we are frequently asked about here at Kentingtons is French Gift Tax, otherwise known as “Droits de Donation.” French Gift Tax is an integral...

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What to do with a UK ISA When Moving to France?

What to do with a UK ISA When Moving to France?

There are many people either moving to or living in France, who have Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) in the UK and ask us what they should be doing with them. Some people have been saving in them since their inception in 1999 and have a substantial amount of money...

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How to Move from the UK to France More Tax-efficiently

How to Move from the UK to France More Tax-efficiently

Given its proximity to other European countries – including the UK itself – and the rewarding and varied lifestyle that it promises, it should be no great surprise that so many Britons choose to relocate to France at some point during their lives. If you are one of...

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Trusts vs Assurance Vie: What You Need to Know

Trusts vs Assurance Vie: What You Need to Know

In the UK and, indeed, many “Anglo-Saxon”, (as the French say) countries, trusts are a part of life for everyday financial, family and inheritance planning. We use them to ensure that our beneficiaries get what we want them to and in accordance with the timing and...

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How is income from UK assets taxed in France?

How is income from UK assets taxed in France?

While we’re sure that you will want to spend plenty of your time as an expatriate in France immersing yourself in the kind of charms, amenities, and culture that you wouldn’t be able to expect in the UK, you will also probably wish to retain at least some aspects of...

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Common French Tax Return Mistakes to Avoid

Common French Tax Return Mistakes to Avoid

Considering the time of year, I was recently given the opportunity to discuss tax declarations, for the Connexion. Typically, I would politely decline such offers as my expertise lies in providing counsel rather than tax administration. While French accountants can...

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Reviewing Financial Planning via a Spring Clean

Reviewing Financial Planning via a Spring Clean

As we bid farewell to winter and welcome the arrival of March, it's an opportune time for a little spring cleaning. Though the origins of this term have multiple interpretations, one prevailing explanation suggests its association with the era of coal-burning...

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