French Tax Declarations 2023
French Tax Declarations 2023
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Declaration and payment of the additional apprenticeship contribution in March 2023
Declaration and payment of the additional apprenticeship contribution in March 2023
Reporting of donations and tax receipts become mandatory
Reporting of donations and tax receipts become mandatory
Public Aid : A new partnership for businesses
Public Aid: A new partnership for businesses Call Email CONTEXT Europe, State, Regions, Bpifrance, ASP, ADEME, Water agencies, FranceAgriMer, Defense Innovation Agency, Carsat … There are many possibilities of subsidies to support your development projects. The partnership with ABF Décisions aims to offer you easier access to all public funding: optimization of amounts and chances…
Reporting of donations and tax receipts become mandatory
Reporting of donations and tax receipts become mandatory
Commercial Rent Index capped for SMEs until 31 March 2023
Commercial Rent Index capped for SMEs until 31 March 2023
Temporary exemptions from CFE in urban areas in difficulty: caps revised for 2023
Temporary exemptions from CFE in urban areas in difficulty: caps revised for 2023
Personal Income Tax: Modifications to the prelevement a la source (PAS) planned for 2023
Personal Income Tax: Modifications to the prelevement a la source (PAS) planned for 2023
Tax Credit for Companies carrying out Energy Renovation Works
Tax Credit for Companies carrying out Energy Renovation Works
Distance sales in France – new rules & regulations
Distance sales in France – new rules & regulations
Bonuses exempt from social security contributions and taxes
Bonuses exempt from social security contributions and taxes
Artworks and musical instruments eligible for tax deductions
Artworks and musical instruments eligible for tax deductions
Tax reduction for subscription to the capital of an SME
Tax reduction for subscription to the capital of an SME
The Tax Rebate for International Film Productions (TRIP)
The Tax Rebate for International Film Productions (TRIP)
Why contact a chartered accountant for your business?
Why contact a chartered accountant for your business?
Changes to the DEB (declaration of exchange of goods)
Changes to the DEB (declaration of exchange of goods)
The obligation to Declare Accounts Held Abroad
The Obligation to Declare Accounts Held Abroad
Income tax or corporation tax: what are the differences?
Income tax or corporation tax: what are the differences?
Professional or non-professional furnished renter?
Professional or non-professional furnished renter?
The new reporting procedures for intra-community VAT
The new reporting procedures for intra-community VAT
Difference between a Filiale and a Succursale
DIfference between a Filiale and a Succursale
Visual identity
Visual identity- Call Email CONTEXT Why is it important to have a visual identity? Visual identity is made up of graphic elements which convey your company image to your clients, your employers or your partners and which makes you stand out in the market. It allows you to be recognisable and to develop a…
Liaison office
Liaison office800€ Call Email CONTEXT Liaison office What is a liaison office ? A liaison office, also known as a representative office, is best described as a business entity (whith no legal structure). It’s quick to setup, less expensive, and allows the parent company to better understand the French market and test if the…
The proposal for a law to reduce the taxation of gifts and inheritance
The proposal for a law to reduce the taxation of gifts and inheritance
Tax news in the light of the 2022 Finance Act
Tax news in the light of the 2022 Finance Act
Tax matters to consider when moving or returning to France
Tax matters to consider when moving or returning to France
A boost from the French Government to confront a rise in prices
A boost from the French Government to confront a rise in prices
Ongoing professional training and apprenticeship tax
Ongoing professional and apprenticeship tax
Benefits of the RRF in France from an environmental perspective
Benefits of the RRF in France from an environmental perspective
Temporary measures put in place to support self-employed workers
Temporary measures put in place to support self-employed workers
Why move your business to France in a post-Brexit world
Why move your business to France in a post-Brexit world
Why is it important to get help from an accountant / chartered accountant?
Why is it important to get help from an accountant / chartered accountant?
The tax credit for audio-visual and cinematographic expenses
The tax credit for audio-visual and cinematographic creation expenses
The era of digitalisation in french VAT refund requests by non-EU companies
The era of digitalisation in french VAT refund requests by non-EU companies?
The consequences of Brexit on VAT and customs for French companies
The consequences of Brexit on VAT and customs for French companies
E-commerce and a summary table of territoriality rules
E-commerce and a summary table of territoriality rules
Social Media
Soacial Media- Call Email CONTEXT Social networks to increase your visibility and reputation We create all the accounts that are not created and we advise you on the networks to be privileged according to your activity. Our team takes care of the animation of your social networks, from the strategy to the creation of…
Remote-working is on the rise, and here’s how our Payroll Services could help you
Remote-working is on the rise, and here’s how our Payroll Services could help you
Internet monitoring by the tax authorities
Authors: Margot De Almeida Title : Internet monitoring by the tax authorities REF.: 073 Internet monitoring by the tax authorities In order to fight tax fraud, the tax authorities are now turning to the surveillance of social networks and online platforms. Since 1 January 2021, tax officials and customs officers have been able to collect…
Determining tax residence and the principle of no double taxation
Determining tax residence and the principle of no double taxation
The impact of the finance law for 2021 on the CIR (Research Tax Credit)
The impact of the finance law for 2021 on the CIR (Research Tax Credit)
Peace agreement or just the end of the warpath
Peace agreement or just the end of the warpath
The impact of the mutual assistance agreement between France and the UK
The impact of the mutual assistance agreement between France and the UK
The beneficials owners register and its new implications
The beneficials owners register and its new implications
Update of the new recommendations of the French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA)
Update on the new recommendations of the French Anti-Corruption Agency (AFA)
Support agreement between France and UK
Authors: Support agreement between France and UK REF.: 072 Support agreement between France and UK Good news: taxation with representation An administrative assistance agreement between France and the UK has been signed: In cross-border trade between both countries, a tax representative is no longer mandatory but a tax agent is acceptable. The United Kingdom…
Employment of an employee at home: a protected scope of application
Employment of an employee at home: a protected scope of application
Property Wealth Tax (IFI) and the application of a threshold tax limit
Property Wealth Tax (IFI) and the appliaction of a threshold tax limit
CFE and property tax: exemption for tools, other installations and material means of operation of an industrial establishment
CFE and property tax: exemption for tools, other installations and material means of operation of an industrial establishment
CIR: the benefits of subcontracting to public bodies
CIR: the benefits of subcontracting to public bodies
Towards a revaluation of the withholding tax for non-residents
Towards a revaluation of the withholding tax for non-residents
European regulation: towards an obligation to declare transfers of more than 10,000€
European regulation: toward an obligation to declare transfers of more than 10,000€
International Agreement and Covid: towards an extension of special measures relating to cross-border workers
International Agreement and Covid: towards an extension of special measures relating to cross-border workers
CIR Accreditation: What constitutes ‘R&D Activity’ ?
CIR Accreditation: what constitutes ‘R&D Activity’ ?
Digital taxation: towards a European Commission proposal
Digital taxation: towards a European Commission Proposal
The ‘smart border’ and its implications for trucks transporting goods across the UK – France border after Brexit
The ‘smart border’ and its implications for trucks transporting goods across the UK – France border after Brexit
Capital gain: State Council re-affirms the possibility of taxation for the State of residence
Capital gain: State Council re-affirms the possibility of taxation for the State of residence
Property capital gains: a park cannot benefit from the exemption for main residences
Property capital gains: a park cannot benefit from the exemption for main residences
Covid-19: postponement of the payment of the CFE balance
Covid-19: postponement of the payment of the CFE balance
The end of the VAT exemption for services provided by cost-sharing agreements outside the EU
The end of VAT exemption for services provided by cost-sharing agreements outside the EU
Guarantee against changes in doctrine: towards a restriction of enforceability in relation to artificial arrangements
Guarantee against changes in doctrine: towards a restriction of enforceability in relation to artificial arrangements
Regime for inpatriates; towards an extension of exemption
Regime for inpatriates; towards an extension of exemption
Finance bill for 2021: introduction of an optional TVA group scheme
Finance bill for 2021: introduction of an optional TVA group scheme
Innovation Tax Credit: An improvement to the system in Corsica
Innovation Tax Credit: An improvement to the system in Corsica
Tax Residence : Owning real estate is not sufficient
Tax Residence: Owning estate is not sufficient
Third Amendment to the 2020 finance act: temporary exemption for transfers
Third Amendment to the 2020 finance act: temporary exemption for transfers
Why setting up a liaison office is ideal in the current economic climate
Why setting up a liaison office is ideal in the current economic climate
2021 finance Act and New Developments concerning Personal Taxation
2021 Finance Act and New Developments concerning Personal Taxation
France relance: Improving the long-term competitiveness of France
Relaunching France: improving France’s long-term competitiveness
Country By Country reporting (CBCR) – The list of States that apply CBCR legislation has been updated
Country By Country (CBCR) – The list of States that apply CBCR legislation has been updated
VAT and short-term rentals: The tax reduction rule has been abolished
VAT and short-term rentals: The tax reduction rule has been abolished
Franco-Brazilian tax agreement: the criterion of the place of residence specified
Franco-Brazilian tax agreement: the criterion of the place of residence specified
CIR: assessment of the eligibility of subcontracted ancillary operations
CIR: assessment of the eligibility of subcontracted ancillary operations
CAD Directive 6: Concerning a deferral of the filing obligation
CAD Directive 6: Concerning a deferral of the filing obligation
Transfer pricing and Covid-19: postponement of filing of documentation
Transfer pricing and Covid-19: postponement of documentation
International film tax credit: moving towards a rate increase
International film tax credit: moving towards a rate increase
Taxation: extension of the list of ETNCs ( non-cooperative states or territories)
Taxation: extension of the list of ETNCs (non-cooperative states or territories)
The 2020 Amending finance Bill introduces early repayment of carry back receivables
The 2020 Amending finance Bill introduces early repayment of carry back receivables
Abnormal management and transfer pricing: Information on the burden of proof
Abnormal management and transfer pricing: Information on the burden of proof
Personal Income Taxes: how to anticipate a return to or a departure from France
Personal Income Taxes: how to anticipate a return to or a departure from France
How income tax is calculated in France
Authors: How income tax is calculated in France REF.: 071 How income tax is calculated in France In reviewing the finance law for 2020, which lowers income tax, it is useful to look at the process of calculating income tax in different situations. Income tax is calculated based on the amount of gross taxable income,…
New tax declarant: How to benefit from a personalised tax rate
New tax declarant: How to benefit from a personalised tax rate
RCS: what it is and the role it plays with companies in France
RCS: what it is and the role it plays with companies in France
How to apply for deferment or remission of taxes (in situations such as difficulties faced due to COVID-19)
How to apply for deferment or remission of taxes (in situations such as difficulties faced due to COVID-19)
CIR: obligations regarding justifying eligible expenditure
CIR: obligations regarding justifying eligible expenditure
I need to open a corporate bank account in France: how can Maupard help?
I need to open a corporate bank account in France: how can Maupard help?
Private income tax 2019: when do I need to submit my declaration?
Private income tax 2019: when do I need to submit my declaration?
VAT refund procedure for EU companies with no permanent establishment in France
VAT refund procedure for EU companies with no permanent establishment in France
Income tax: Inactive foreign bank accounts must also be declared
Income tax: Inactive foreign bank accounts must also be declared
Liaison Office – Looking to employ someone in France without a pre-existing entity?
Liaison Office – Looking to employ someone in France without a pre-existing entity?
How many times a year do I need to submit VAT declarations in France?
How many times a year do I need to submit VAT declarations in France?
Branch or incorporated entity: which one should I choose?
Branch or incorporated entity: which one should I choose?
Income tax: Measures that you can take before the end of the year
Authors: Income tax: Measures that you can take before the end of the year REF.: 070 Income tax: Measures that you can take before the end of the year As the end of the tax year approaches, there are certain decisions that you can make in order to reduce your tax burden. With regards to…
Can branches benefit from the sponsorship tax reduction?
Can branches benefit from the sponsorship tax reduction?
Leave of absence for illness in France: what you need to know
Leave of absence for illness in France: what you need to know
Brexit: what impact will it have on EORI numbers?
Brexit: what impact will it have on EORI numbers?
Do you earn in both France and the UK? – NDTT (Non-Double Taxation Treaty) between the UK and France
Do you earn in both France and the UK? – NDTT (Non-Double Taxation Treaty) between the UK and France
Why should I domicile my company at Maupard Fiduciaire?
Why should I domicile my company at Maupard Fiduciaire?
23 – Appointing your tax representive in France
23 – Appointing your tax representative in FranceIntroduction If you are a company based outside the European Union, and you plan to export goods in France, you must appoint a tax representative that will complete accounting obligations and cross-border declarations, pay customs duties and carry out VAT formalities. WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? A non-EU…
22 – Payroll Service
22 – Payroll ServiceIntroduction Paying employees in France can be a difficult task. Many companies choose to outsource their payroll service because of the complexities of the system, subject to constant legislative changes and different obligations according to different sectors. WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? Companies intending to hire employees in France WHO MIGHT NOT…
21 – Declaration of the Ultimate Beneficial Owner
21 – Declaration of the Ultimate Beneficial OwnerIntroduction Businesses created before 31st December 2019 that invest in R&D projects and have JEI/YIC1 or JEU2status, can take advantage of tax cuts and social contribution exemptions for the 8 first years of their existence. WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? People who respond to the criteria : i.e people holding directly…
20 – JEI exemption tax filing
20 – JEI exemption tax filingIntroduction Businesses created before 31st December 2019 that invest in R&D projects and have JEI/YIC1 or JEU2status, can take advantage of tax cuts and social contribution exemptions for the 8 first years of their existence. WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? The company must respect 5 criteria: The company must be less than 8…
19 – Securing your R&D tax credit
19 – Securing your R&D tax creditIntroduction We can take care of your initial submission for R&D status, and from then on in, we ensure you receive the tax credit refund every year. WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? Businesses looking to start innovative R&D operations in France Businesses willing to recruit local French manpower for…
18 – The Inpatriate Private Income Tax Return
€ 850 (EXCL. VAT) 18 – The Inpatriate Private Income Tax ReturnIntroduction Are you a company based out of France looking to open a subsidiary and hire a country manager or employee in France? Are you an entrepreneur looking to open a company in France and move there right away? Are you a French company…
17 – French Inpatriation Tax Regime Service
€ 900 (EXCL. VAT) 17 – French Inpatriation Tax Regime ServiceIntroduction Are you a company based out of France looking to open a subsidiary and hire a country manager or employee in France? Are you an entrepreneur looking to open a company in France and move there right away? Are you a French company looking…
16 – Incorporation of an SAS
€ 1,200 (EXCL. VAT) 16 – Incorporation of an SASIntroduction All investors ask themselves the same question before going ahead with their activity in France: what’s the best legal status? Don’t get lost in the various available options in French company law! WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? The CFO of any multinational company The CEO…
15 – VAT Refund for Non-Resident EU Firms
€ 500 (EXCL. VAT) 15 – VAT Refund for Non-Resident EU FirmsIntroduction Companies that are not established in France (but are subject to EU regulations) and carry out economic activities in France, may be required to register for VAT in France. When their purchases exceed their sales, this generates a VAT credit. This credit can…
14 – Social Representative for a Non-Resident Employer
€ 750 (EXCL. VAT) 14 – Social Representative for a Non-Resident EmployerIntroduction If you are a foreign company without an establishment in France, you are considered a non-resident employer. If you would like to recruit an employee operating in France, you will be liable to pay certain French social contributions. The French administration requires a…
13 – CIR accreditation for cross-border R&D projects
€ 4,000 (EXCL. VAT) 13 – CIR accreditation for cross-border R&D projectsIntroduction Both the European Union and the French government encourage innovation. The French administration decided to put in place a lucrative R&D scheme to generate new jobs. This scheme, giving research projects a 30% tax reduction[1], compared to just 9% in the UK and…
12 – Service Providers starting as Auto Entrepreneurs in France
€ 550 (EXCL. VAT) 12 – Service Providers starting as Auto Entrepreneurs in FranceIntroduction In France, there is a scheme in place to encourage entrepreneurs starting from scratch: being an auto entrepreneur. You must initially register with the social and tax administrations, then pay the social contributions on a quarterly basis at a rate of…
11 – Social Security Registration for an Expatriate recruited in France
€ 750 (EXCL. VAT) 11 – Social Security Registration for an Expatriate recruited in FranceIntroduction If your headquarters decides to relocate you to France as an employee, there are some things you should be aware of: Any employee position requires a formal employment contract. There must be certain criteria and compulsory disclosures within this contract,…
10 – Wealth Tax (ISF) returns in France
€ 650 (EXCL. VAT) 10 – Wealth Tax (ISF) returns in FranceIntroduction The wealth solidarity tax (ISF) was modified in December 2017 to become the “real estate wealth tax” (IFI), a tax based only on taxable real estate assets with a net value of more than 1.3 million euros. The purpose of this was to…
09 – FEC File (Fichier d’Ecritures Comptables)
€ 100 (EXCL. VAT) 09 – FEC File (Fichier d’Ecritures Comptables)Introduction You have received a tax inspection notice. If you understand French, you will realise the request is to ease the work for your inspector. In particular, you will have to provide him with a computerised file of your accounting data. Don’t panic! You have…
08 – Private Income Tax Returns in France
€ 550 (EXCL. VAT) 08 – Private Income Tax Returns in FranceIntroduction It can often be difficult to know if you need to pay income tax in France, and how to make sure you are fully compliant with the French taxman. Luckily, our french tax experts are here to help. WHO MIGHT NEED IT ?…
07 – Opening a Non-Resident Bank Account for Individuals
€ 1,600 (EXCL. VAT) 07 – Opening a Non-Resident Bank Account for IndividualsIntroduction The procedure for opening an individual bank account in France for non-residents is similar to that of opening of a corporate bank account and FATCA regulations are also applicable. WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? Non-resident companies who require the use of a French bank…
Are you a french resident with a self-employed activity abroad?
Are you a french resident with a self-employed activity abroad?
06 – Opening a Corporate Bank Account in France
€ 2,310 (EXCL. VAT) 06 – Opening a Corporate Bank Account in FranceIntroduction Opening a corporate bank account in France used to be a fairly simple process. You would go the bank and simply present your passport. However, for various reasons, things have changed! WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? Incoming non-resident investors incorporating an entity…
05 – VAT Registration for a non-EU-based company
€ 800 (EXCL. VAT) 05 – VAT Registration for a non-EU-based companyIntroduction If your company is based outside the EU and you’re looking to sell goods or services in France, you’ll need to register with two separate administrations: WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? Any country not a member of EEA (European Economic Area). eg : Any…
04 – VAT Registration for an EU-based company
€ 800 (EXCL. VAT) 04 – VAT Registration for an EU-based companyIntroduction If you’re an EU-based company and your sales generated in France exceed a certain threshold, you must become VAT registered. WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? Any company willing to operate in France without any PE (Permanent Establishment) Distance selling business exceeding €35.000 threshold in…
03 – Creation of a French company sales invoice template
€ 600 (EXCL. VAT) 03 – Creation of a French company sales invoice templateIntroduction If your company is ready to start selling in France, you’ll need to have a template for your client invoices. Creating the template may seem like a simple task but getting the right format can often be a little trickier than…
02 – Design and registration of your corporate logo
€ 550 (EXCL. VAT) 02 – Design and registration of your corporate logoIntroduction A logo is essential for your company’s brand to ensure you stand out in the French market. WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? Entrepreneurs needing a brand identity for a new project Any SME wanting to refresh its brand in France WHO MIGHT…
01 – Opening a branch in France without starting capital
€ 2,310 (EXCL. VAT) 01 – Opening a branch in France without starting capitalIntroduction We will host the client address in our offices. Our back office will take care of administrative relations with the Post Office and will also upload any post to your personal online customer login space. WHO MIGHT NEED IT ? Learn…
Exit Tax: Can I benefit from the deferral of a payment?
Exit Tax: Can I benefit from the deferral of a payment?
I’m an American citizen: can I benefit from the French social security system?
I’m an American citizen: can I benefit from the French social security system?
Foreign companies: is your office a permanent establishment?
Foreign companies: is your liaison office a permanent establishment?
Are you a foreign employer looking to hire an employee in France?
Are you a foreign employer looking to hire an employee in France?
Brexit – Solutions for cross-border investors in France
REF.: 069 Brexit – Solutions for cross-border investors in France Much is still unclear about the terms on which the UK will leave the EU, and therefore for many businesses across Europe the potential impacts are a major concern. We understand that many of our British cross-border clients are worried about how their business activity…
Can my company benefit from France’s CIR tax credit?
Can my company benefit from France’s CIR tax credit?
What you need to know about tax representation
Shuli Chi What you need to know about tax representation Every day, thousands of companies established outside of the European Union carry out transactions which are subject to VAT in France. The French administration requires that they appoint a tax representative for their various formalities. But what is a tax representative? Do I need…
Are your accounting entries available in FEC format for the French authorities?
REF.: 068 Usually, the French administration imports the accounting entries of a company before conducting a tax audit.
Can my company benefit from the JEI scheme?
Can my company benefit from the JEI scheme? In 2014, over 3,000 businesses received tax and social contribution exemptions totalling €139m. Exemptions include a 100% exemption of corporate tax in your first year of JEI status and a 50% exemption the second year, seven years of no CFE or CVAE taxes and a seven-year exemption…
Can spouses submit separate tax declarations?
Can spouses submit separate tax declarations? Normally, people who are married, regardless of their matrimonial regime, are subject to joint taxation. However, the law provides for separate taxation in the following cases: When people are married under the “régime de la séparation des biens*” and do not live together in the same place; When…
Are you a non-resident planning on selling property in France?
Are you a non-resident planning on selling property in France? The general tax code provides an exemption for capital gains made on the sale of a property in France by private individuals, either from an EU country, or another country in the European Economic Area with a mutual agreement with France to combat fraud.…
Can you help me to set up a business in France?
REF.: 066 Ever since Macron’s administration took office, France has established itself as a “start-up nation”. It is an attractive place for start-ups and SME’s, as the French government has demonstrated its willingness to invest in these companies as a means to boost the French Economy. Carry on reading to find out what’s involved in…
French residents: what to do with your foreign rental income?
French residents: what to do with your foreign rental income? Normally according to the non-double taxation treaties signed with France, income from real estate property is taxable only in the country where the property is located. However, if you are a French tax resident, you also have to report your foreign income in France,…
Withholding taxes for all!
REF.: 065 In France, you are currently taxed on the amount of income that you received in the previous year. From 1st January 2019, things will change with the introduction of withholding tax! This new system will remove the 1 year gap between income collection and taxation and will adapt more quickly to changes in…
Auto entrepreneur: only if you have few or no expenses!
Auto entrepreneur: only if you have few or no expenses! Whatever your tax option (withholding tax or progressive scale), you will not be able to deduct any expenses from your turnover. All of your professional expenses (loans, purchase of raw materials, rent, insurance, telephone, vehicle expenses, social contributions…) will remain at your expense. The…
Which tax residence for pensioners living abroad?
Which tax residence for pensioners living abroad? In principle, French pensions received abroad are taxed in France via a withholding tax, in three brackets: 0%, 12% and 20%. However, France has signed many tax treaties which signify that, in most cases, public service pensions are taxed in France, the country of source; while pensions…
What is the distance selling regime?
What is the distance selling regime? The term “distance selling” is used when European companies trade within the territory of the European Union. There are a number of conditions for the scheme to be applicable: The goods must be delivered by the seller, on his behalf, to the customers. Deliveries must be made from…
How to calculate your social contributions as an ‘Auto-entrepreneur’?
How to calculate your social contributions as an ‘Auto-entrepreneur’? Your social contributions are calculated on a flat-rate basis, according to the amount of money actually paid by your clients at the end of the period, not the amount invoiced (turnover). From January 1st 2018, the rates for social contribution are as follows: 12.8% of…
2018, a tax-free year
2018, a tax-free year Now that the income tax season is ending for this year, you may find yourselves wondering how the “prélèvement à la source” will affect you. Much like the PAYE system in the UK, starting on 1st January 2019, income tax will be directly withheld from your revenues. But wait, you’ve…
Last chance for the individual company to benefit from the auto-entrepreneur scheme!
Last chance for the individual company to benefit from the auto-entrepreneur scheme! If you are an individual company and your turnover doesn’t exceed 170 000 € for the sale of goods, or 70 000 € for service provision and the liberal professions, you can opt for the auto-entrepreneur regime. To benefit from the…
Can I grant a debt waiver to my subsidiary?
Can I grant a debt waiver to my subsidiary? If the subsidiary is not experiencing financial difficulties: If the subsidiary is not experiencing financial difficulties, then the parent company can waive a commercial debt, as long as: It does not constitute an abnormal act of management; and It is in the parent company’s commercial…
I am an auto entrepreneur; can I opt for VAT?
I am an auto entrepreneur; can I opt for VAT? As of January 2018, thresholds for auto entrepreneur status have been raised by the French government. However, the VAT exemption ceiling (“régime de franchise”) remains the same. This means you can now be an auto entrepreneur and collect VAT at the same time!…
Are you eligible for the inpatriate scheme?
Are you eligible for the inpatriate scheme? Many people wonder if they are eligible for the inpatriate scheme: here is some basic information about this regime. First of all, the term inpatriate encompasses 2 types of situations related to professional mobility: 1st situation: an expatriate employee returns to his country of origin as part…
Non-resident real estate owners beware!
REF.: 064 Under French regulations, real estate income generated in France by non-resident private individuals is taxable in France, whatever its legal source:
Are you interested by the “auto-entrepreneur” scheme?
Are you interested by the “auto-entrepreneur” scheme? More and more entrepreneurs are interested by the auto-entrepreneur regime because of its social and accounting advantages. However, many of our clients want to know about the thresholds of this structure. This can be quite confusing as since January 2018 there are 2 types of thresholds: The…
Am I a French tax resident?
Am I a French tax resident? May and June are stressful months, as you must prepare your income tax declaration in this period. The headache worsens if you are a non-resident, because you may not be sure if you need to file your taxes, or what you should be declaring. To find out, here…
Opening a permanent establishment in France: SAS or SARL
REF.: 063 In recent years, France has taken measures to increase its appeal to foreign investors.
Employing French Employees from Abroad
REF.: 062 Running a business on an international scale is not solely reserved for big corporations.
E-commerce and the French Tax System
REF.: 061 Small businesses are targeting clients directly, circumventing traditional revenue streams. Digital ‘real estate’ is in demand and getting more expensive every year.
Obligations for Employment in France.
REF.: 060 Despite Macron’s push to encourage foreign investment, France’s administration system continues to be plagued by arduous formalities and laws.
Obligatory full time working hours per week (excluding extra (over)work)
Obligatory full time working hours per week (excluding extra (over)work) The legal work time in France is 35 hours per week with a maximum of 220 overwork hours per year. There is an exception for some of the executive employees (so called “Cadres autonomes”) who are supposed to work 218 days per year. In…
The French administration is cracking down on the payment of distance selling suppliers’ VAT
The French administration is cracking down on the payment of distance selling suppliers’ VAT Normally, French businesses pay their outstanding VAT by SEPA transfer.
Non-Residents: Are you declaring your French income to the tax administration?
REF.: 059 If you’re non-resident and receive income from French sources, you are liable to Income Tax.
What information will you require to complete our VAT declarations for cross-border sale of goods?
What information will you require to complete our VAT declarations for cross-border sale of goods? For the VAT returns we will require: Copies of the excel file with schedule of invoices/statements for the delivery of the goods to France Copies of the excel file with schedule of invoices to customers to which goods were…
Why a Liaison Office could be the right choice when expanding your business in France
REF.: 058 The push for a pro-business France is set to continue into 2018, with Macron delivering a speech in a mix of English and French at the World Economic Forum.
How is VAT declared in France? Must it be done electronically/in hard copy?
How is VAT declared in France? Must it be done electronically/in hard copy? As of October 2014, VAT returns in France must be filed electronically. If your company has a French bank account, payments must be done online. Therefore, you are kindly requested to opt for online payments if you have not already done…
Is there a minimum share capital to introduce to create company?
Is there a minimum share capital to introduce to create company? There is a minimum, €1. However, whilst the minimum capital is technically €1, we advise that you have a starting capital of at least €1,000. This is so that your new company is viewed positively and seriously the bank that you approach in…
When is the deadline for declaring my income tax this year?
When is the deadline for declaring my income tax this year? The deadline for paper-based returns is 18th May 2018. Online return deadlines are from the 23rd May to 6th June, depending on your postal address, and the deadline for non-residents is 23rd May 2018.
Golf prize taxes: for 16 dollars more
Golf prize taxes: for 16 dollars more Sacre bleu! The other day we received a client query from a US golfer who’d come to France for a tournament. She wanted to know where her prize money would be taxed: in France or in the US? I checked the NDTT[1] signed between the 2…
What is a liaison office?
What is a liaison office? A liaison office is a non-permanent establishment that can be set up in France exclusively to gain knowledge in the French market (i.e. to conduct market research). A liaison office cannot carry out any commercial activity, but it’s not subject to corporate tax, VAT or property tax, making it…
I’m self-employed. What type of company should I set up in France?
REF.: 057 Some of the most common questions we get asked at Maupard are; what are the company structures in France? What are the pros and cons of each one? Which one is right for my business? There are many different options and lots of things to consider.
Opening a branch in France without starting capital
Opening a branch in France without starting capital€850 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT To successfully create your first establishment in France from scratch, you will want to: Become visible in a Parisian business district Recruit your first employees without being slowed down by formalities Start business negotiations with clients Start building a relationship with a bank, the…
Design of your Corporate Logo
Design and Registration of your Corporate Logo€550 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT A logo is essential for your company’s brand to ensure you stand out in the French market. An effective logo should be simple and representative of your business. The design of one single visual representation to symbolise an entire business is a challenge,…
Creation of a French company sales invoice template
Creation of a French company sales invoice template CONTEXT If your company is ready to start selling in France, you’ll need to have a template for your client invoices. Creating the template may seem like a simple task but getting the right format can often be a little trickier than you’d expect. It’s worth bearing…
VAT Registration for an EU-based company
VAT Registration for an EU-based company€800 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT If you’re an EU-based company and your sales generated in France exceed a certain threshold, you must become VAT registered. There are several scenarios which require a non-resident company to be domiciled in France. Among these, the most significant is distance selling through e-commerce.…
VAT Registration for a non-EU-based company
VAT Registration for a non-EU-based company€800 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT If your company is based outside the EU and you’re looking to sell goods or services in France, you’ll need to register with two separate administrations: VAT Registration: The VAT registration formalities are largely the same regardless of whether a company is based in…
Opening a Corporate Bank Account in France
Opening a Corporate Bank Account in France€2,310 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT Opening a corporate bank account in France used to be a fairly simple process. You would go the bank and simply present your passport. However for various reasons, things have changed! It is now more difficult to open a bank account than it…
Opening a Non-Resident Bank Account for Individuals
Opening a Non-Resident Bank Account for Individuals€1,600 (Excl. VAT) Email Call CONTEXT The procedure for opening an individual bank account in France for non-residents is similar to that of opening of a corporate bank account and FATCA regulations are also applicable. Maupard are able to open a non-resident bank account in the following situations: •…
Private Income Tax Returns in France
Private Income Tax Returns in FranceStarting from €800 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT It can often be difficult to know if you need to pay income tax in France, and how to make sure you are fully compliant with the French taxman. Luckily, our french tax experts are here to help. If you meet any…
FEC File (Fichier d’Ecritures Comptables)
FEC File (Fichier d’Ecritures Comptables)€100 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT You have received a tax inspection notice. If you understand French, you will realise the request is to ease the work for your inspector. In particular, you will have to provide the tax inspector with a computerised file of your accounting data. Don’t panic! You…
Wealth Tax (ISF) returns in France
Wealth Tax (ISF) returns in France€650 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT The wealth solidarity tax (ISF) was modified in December 2017 to become the “real estate wealth tax” (IFI), a tax based only on taxable real estate assets with a net value of more than 1.3 million euros. The purpose of this was to boost…
Social Security Registration for an Expatriate recruited in France
Social Security Registration for an Expatriate recruited in France€750 (Excl. VAT) Email Call CONTEXT If your headquarters decides to relocate you to France as an employee, there are some things you should be aware of: Any employee position requires a formal employment contract. There must be certain criteria and compulsory disclosures within this contract, such…
Service Providers starting as Auto Entrepreneurs in France
Service Providers starting as Auto Entrepreneurs in France€550 (Excl. VAT) Email Call CONTEXT In France, there is a scheme in place to encourage entrepreneurs starting from scratch: being an auto entrepreneur. You must initially register with the social and tax administrations, then pay the social contributions on a quarterly basis at a rate of approximately…
CIR Accreditation for Cross-Border R&D Projects (subcontractors)
CIR Accreditation for Cross-Border R&D Projects (subcontractors)€4,000 (Excl. VAT) Email Call CONTEXT Both the European Union and the French government encourage innovation. The French administration decided to put in place a lucrative R&D scheme to generate new jobs. This scheme, giving research projects a 30% tax reduction, compared to just 9% in the UK and…
Social Representative for a Non-Resident Employer
Social Representative for a Non-Resident Employer€750 (Excl. VAT) Email Call CONTEXT If you are a foreign company without an establishment in France, you are considered a non-resident employer. If you would like to recruit an employee operating in France, you will be liable to pay certain French social contributions. The French administration requires a local…
VAT Refund for Non-Resident EU Firms
VAT Refund for Non-Resident EU Firms€500 (Excl. VAT) Email Call CONTEXT Companies that are not established in France (but are subject to EU regulations) and carry out economic activities in France, may be required to register for VAT in France. When their purchases exceed their sales, this generates a VAT credit. This credit can be…
Incorporation of an SAS
Incorporation of an SAS€1,200 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT All investors ask themselves the same question before going ahead with their activity in France: what’s the best legal status? Don’t get lost in the various available options in French company law! Let’s provide some background to clear things up: An SARL (limited liability company), under articles…
French Inpatriation Tax Regime Service
French Inpatriation Tax Regime Service€900 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT Are you a company based out of France looking to open a subsidiary and hire a country manager or employee in France? Are you an entrepreneur looking to open a company in France and move there right away? Are you a French company looking to…
The Inpatriate Private Income Tax Return
The Inpatriate Private Income Tax Return€850 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT Have you been recruited by a company based outside France to come and work in France? Have you come to France to carry out business? If so, you can definitely benefit from The Inpatriate Scheme. If you have not been a tax resident for…
Securing your R&D tax credit
Securing your R&D tax credit- Call Email CONTEXT We can take care of your initial submission for R&D status, and from then on in, we ensure you receive the tax credit refund every year. The French administration requires a specific, detailed description of your project in France, which must clearly display its innovative nature. Rest…
JEI exemption tax filing
JEI exemption tax filing- Call Email CONTEXT Businesses created before 31st December 2019 that invest in R&D projects and have JEI/YIC1 or JEU2status, can take advantage of tax cuts and social contribution exemptions for the 8 first years of their existence. CONCLUSION The JEI status is a very friendly tax scheme for young businesses, however…
Ultimate Beneficiary Declaration
Ultimate Beneficiary Declaration€150 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT After the scandals of the early 2000’s, and to prevent money laundering, a KYC (meaning “Know Your Customer”) procedure became mandatory in many countries, including France, the UK and the USA. KYC applies to all participants of the financial services industry, from banks to accountants and auditors.…
Payroll Service
Payroll Service- Call Email CONTEXT Paying employees in France can be a difficult task. Many companies choose to outsource their payroll service because of the complexities of the system, subject to constant legislative changes and different obligations according to different sectors. Companies with employees in France are required to register them with all the obligatory…
Appointing your tax representative in France
Appointing your tax representative in France- Call Email CONTEXT If you are a company based outside the European Union, and you plan to export goods to France, you must appoint a tax representative that will complete accounting obligations and cross-border declarations, pay customs duties and carry out VAT formalities. The tax representative will guarantee the…
Ultimate Beneficiary Declaration: To trust is to know
REF: 056: After the scandals of the early 2000’s, and to prevent money laundering, a KYC (meaning “Know Your Customer”) procedure became mandatory in many countries, including France, the UK and the USA.
JEI tax exemption: Let France offer you a bouquet of flowers
REF: 055: Are you a young start-up, developer, or small business? Looking for a place where you can launch your business and begin creating the future? Perhaps you’ve already started your firm and you’re looking for a place to set up your R&D activities? Look no further than France. Let us welcome you with the…
R&D Tax Credit: ruling first!
REF.: 054: According to the French department of administration, Business France, the number of researchers employed in R&D by French companies, between 2008 and 2013, increased by 23%. There are 5.7 researchers in French companies (per 1000 active employee) compared to 4.8 in Germany and just 3 in the UK[1]. This makes us just as…
FATCA forms
FATCA forms€300 (Excl. VAT) Call Email CONTEXT Are you a US-based business looking to set up a corporate bank account in France? The Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”) is a US law passed in 2010 by the Obama administration to fight against fraudulent tax avoidance by the estimated 9 million US persons and businesses…
The Inpat Scheme
REF: 053: France is well known for its strict tax rules. This can often discourage international businessmen and women from coming to live here, especially company managers and other high earning-employees. However, did you know that there’s a special tax regime for international businessmen and women? In fact, the “régime d’impatriation” (or “inpats” scheme, as…
DEB : Company obligations for Intra-Community Trade
REF: 052: If you carry out commercial transactions with European Union (EU) member countries or are planning to do so in the near future, this information may be useful: Within the European Union, most trade is carried out freely, with no formalities and without border control: there is no need to make a customs declaration.…
Incorporation of an SAS: 5 errors to avoid
REF: 051: Incorporation of an SAS: Investors often ask us about the best way to set up in France. In our experience, our prospects tend to fit one of the 3 following profiles:
EU firm without a French establishment: How can you get a VAT refund?
REF: 050: If you are an EU based company without an establishment in France, you are a non-resident firm. Generally, to deduct VAT in France you must also collect it, i.e. you must deliver goods and services subject to VAT. When you have deducted more VAT than you collected, this generates a ‘crédit de TVA’…
Foreign firms without a French establishment
REF: 049: If you are a foreign company without an establishment in France, you are considered a non-resident employer and if you want to recruit an employee operating in France, you will be liable to pay French social contributions. The French administration requires a local contact to reply to any correspondence related to social declarations.…
Reducing your French Wealth Tax (ISF) by investing in start-ups
REF: 048: The Wealth Tax (Impôt sur la Fortune) in France has long been a source of debate. Even today, it remains a sort of ‘tug-of-war’ between the political left and right. It is an applied tax on the wealth of “rich” people, which aims to increase the contributions to the state budget of people…
Our Practical Guide for Non Residents leasing Furnished Rentals in Paris: Part 2
REF: 047.2: If you rent furnished accommodation, you are automatically placed under the ‘BIC’ tax regime (industrial and commercial income tax) instead of under the regime applied to property income, as you would be if you rented unfurnished property. This status is also open to non-residents wishing to benefit from furnished rental status. Depending on…
Our Practical Guide for Non-Residents leasing Furnished Rentals in Paris: Part I
REF: 047.1: Paris is a city loved and visited by the whole world. To protect tourism, the government is preserving historic buildings by preventing the construction of new housing. The real estate supply is therefore permanently limited and the practice of renting in furnished houses competes directly with the hotel sector. As the supply of…
The New French Google Tax
REF: 046: The new “Google Tax” is intended to counter the methods used by multinational corporations to avoid paying tax in certain countries, particularly in the field of e-business where the location of profits is out of the control of sovereign states. This tax is based on the Diverted Profits Tax recently introduced in the…
Starting a Business in France as a Micro-Enterprise
REF: 044.3: When looking to setup a business alone, there are two possibilities available to you: Applying in your own name (either as an individual business or a micro-enterprise) OR Creating a one-person company (either as an EURL – a one-person limited liability company or a SASU – a simplified shareholder company) The Micro-Enterprise
Starting a Business in France as a One-Person Company
REF: 044.2: The one-person company has a legal personality and its own assets. In fact, the sole partner limits their financial responsibility to just contributions. Another advantage is that it operates more easily because it is comprised of shares.
Starting a Business in France as a Sole Trader
REF: 044.1: The company set-up for a Sole Trader does not have any legal entity and does not own its assets. There is actually no distinction between the sole trader’s own assets and those of the company. This therefore means that property, developed or undeveloped but linked to the Sole Trader, is liable to be…
FATCA regulations in France
REF: 043: In order to open a corporate bank account in France, you must comply with certain rules beforehand. FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) is an American law which was created in 2010 on March 18th. Its aim is to collect and store information in order to combat fraud and tax evasion. This regulation…
The ATAD (Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive)
REF: 041: The law n°2015-1785, registered on the 29th December 2015, brings about a 3-year tax payment as an FNAL contribution at a rate of 0,50% on employees’ salaries for firms which employ a workforce of 20 employees or more through the years 2016, 2017 and 2018. The FNAL contribution (Fonds National d’Aide au Logement),…
Social Charges: FNAL Contribution
REF: 040: The law n°2015-1785, registered on the 29th December 2015, brings about a 3-year tax payment as an FNAL contribution at a rate of 0,50% on employees’ salaries for firms which employ a workforce of 20 employees or more through the years 2016, 2017 and 2018. The FNAL contribution (Fonds National d’Aide au Logement),…
Tax Credit for Entrepreneurs of Live Shows: Part II
REF: 039: This article is a follow up from ‘Tax Credit for Entrepreneurs of Live Shows’, which was published on the 24th of August 2016. It explains ‘Decree 2016-1209’, which was put in place on the 9th of September 2016. This decree specifies the necessary conditions for applying tax credit. It also defines the relevant shows…
Incentives to Increase Employment in SMEs
REF: 038: Often France is considered as the land of tight fiscal policy, a country lumbered with high taxes with little room for manoeuvre. This, however, is often not the case and there are several financial aids and tax credits which are designed to improve employment opportunities and facilitate healthy business competition between firms by…
Brexit: VAT representation for non-EU countries
REF: 037: VAT representation is not necessary for companies established in the EU but it is for those outside of it. Unless Brexit provides an exemption from VAT laws, investors will need tax representation when they perform transactions that are subject to French VAT.
How to suspend VAT payments on imports
REF: 036: If you are a company performing operations relating to cross-border trade and you are subject to French VAT, you must settle this tax as soon as these operations cross the border, in accordance with Article 293 A of the CGI. As long as you meet the conditions for the legal right to reduce…
How to claim back your tax?
REF: 035: In case of an error in the main base or the actual calculation of taxes, the taxpayer or their representatives can submit a claim to the administration in order to obtain a compensation. The Article R*196-1 of the Tax Procedures Book foresees a compensation period that expires on December 31st of the second…
Tax Credit for Entrepreneurs of Live Shows: Part I
REF: 034: Entrepreneurs of live shows are now able to profit from a new tax credit. This article explains the necessary conditions and methods for calculating this tax credit and provides the information you need to stay ahead in the world of the arts. Who is entitled to this? If you; operate in accord with…
Manufacturing & distribution in the EU
REF: 033: VAT laws can vary enormously depending on whether trade is performed between EU countries or outside of the EU. Similarly, VAT rules change depending on the type of client; B2B, in which a company sells to another business and B2C, in which the company sells to a particular individual. One must therefore be…
Reverse Charges (Autoliquidation)
REF: 032: In principle, the provision of services are taxable in France if the service provider’s main seat of his economic activity is in France. Since Directive 2006/112 / EC of the 28th November 2006, the VAT is paid by the customer if the service is carried out by a service provider established outside of…
Non-Residents: how to reduce donation tax?
REF: 031: Donations of movable and immovable property located in France that are made by non-residents are subject to a donation tax on the free transfer of assets. The tax regime that concerns these donations is the same as that of inheritance: the same tax reliefs, tariffs and reductions apply, under certain conditions.
Real estate in France: Taxation of capital gains
REF: 030: If you wish to sell property located in France, the difference between the sale price and the original purchase price is subject to a ‘real-estate gain tax’ at a rate of 34.5 %. From the 1st January 2015, a single levy of 19% [1] relating to income tax, and a second levy of…
Exit tax – Part 2
REF: 028: You are subject to the “exit tax” if you are a natural person domiciled in France who moves house, thus leaving France, and you meet the criteria of Art. 167a of the French General Tax Code (See our previous article Exit tax – Part 1).
Allocation of Free Shares
REF: 027: Very few companies have the resources to pay their teams high salaries in their early years. However, in order for these companies to develop, the entrepreneurs in charge will often require the skillset of qualified and experienced employees. A potential solution to this problem could be a ‘Share Warrant for Entrepreneurs’ (BSPCE), which…
Exit tax – Part 1
REF: 026: If you are planning on moving house and in doing so you will be leaving France, it is important to note that you could be subject to an ‘Exit Tax’, if you meet specific criteria. In France, this tax applies to revenue and social charges on all unrealised gains; however it is possible…
Legal structure venture in France: Choosing the right Legal Structure for your company
REF: 025: Liaison office, branch, subsidiary… You should decide on a structure that meets your needs in terms of development (short-term or long-term) and desired level of control for the foreign company (low or high). However, the tax consequences and social obligations for each structure differ considerably, and therefore deserve a short analysis. If you…
VAT for construction work in France
REF: 024: France has always been known as one of the most influential countries in Europe, playing a variety of roles throughout history. Thanks to this, France has been able to develop a unique architecture and many of its cities now make up what is considered to be the cultural heritage of the world.
French Research and Development Incentives 2016
REF: 021: In order to encourage new companies to invest in France, the French government has created different incentives to encourage the startup of innovative companies. These are accorded a JEI status (Jeune Entreprise Innovante) and a CIR tax credit (Credit Impôt Recherche). These allow the firms to enjoy tax exemptions during the initial few…
Putting on an Entertainment Spectacle in Paris
REF: 018: You are considered an “entrepreneur de spectacles vivants” if you are overseeing any activity at a performance venue, the production of a show, or the physical set up of a spectacle. Under this kind of management role, it is imperative to comply with several important rules particular to this sector in France.
Starting up in France
REF: 017 Are you thinking about expanding to France or finally making the jump and starting up in the Paris Region? Maupard Fiduciaire’s CEO and founding partner Patrick Maupard talks about the French business environment and states some facts that could positively influence your decision.
Changes to the French Tax System
REF: 016 Moving away from the convoluted and rather complex tax system that is currently in place in France, to a Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) system like that used in most European countries, has been in the French governments’ pipeline for a while now. However, the decision came on Wednesday the 16th March 2016 to in fact…
French Income Tax Declaration Criteria
REF: 015 First of all, a person is subject to French private income tax if they live in France and/or generate revenue from a French source. If this person meets 1 of the 3 following tax residency requirements, then they will have to make an income tax declaration in France:
Social security contributions
REF: 013 Do you pay social security contributions on your capital income in France, yet are also insured under a social security scheme in another member state of the EU, EEA or in Switzerland? You could be paying more than you need to and thus entitled to a refund.
French Research Tax Credit
REF: 012 The French Research Tax Credit scheme was established in 1983 to favour R&D investment. Since 2008, companies eligible for the Research Tax Credit scheme have benefited from a credit of 30% for research expenditure up to €100 million and 5% above this threshold.
Taxe foncière: a guide to French local property taxation
REF: 011 Our team of experts often receives questions from expat homeowners in France on the difference between two of France’s main local property taxes: taxe d’habitation and taxe foncière. In Part Two of our two-part summary, we explain taxe foncière.
Taxe d’habitation: a guide to french local property taxation
REF: 010 Are you a non-resident homeowner in France? Perhaps you are retiring to the South, or are considering acquiring a chalet in the French Alps to rent out. Buying and managing a property in any country can prove to be a hassle at times, particularly when it comes to paying the correct taxation rates…
Tax refund for foreign property owners in France
REF: 008 A recent ruling of the European Court of Justice (ECUJ) against the levying of French social contributions could entitle you to refunds and make France a more attractive place for domiciliation and investments. These changes in French Social Security Contributions legislation affect an estimated 60,000 French or foreign individuals living both in and…
French social contributions: important changes
REF: 007 Change for nonresidents in French Social Contributions Rules Have you had rental income from France within the last 2 years? Have you sold real estate in France within the last two years? Are you a non-resident? If these questions are relevant to your situation, there have been some important changes in European legislation…
E-commerce in the EU – How to exploit this untapped resource
REF: 005 If you are thinking of moving a business to Europe, you are probably aware that you have access to a market of 500 million consumers in an area that generates approximately 23% of global nominal GDP. E-commerce in the EU is a lucrative opportunity for your business. Furthermore, the EU’s statistical office Eurostat,…
How do I open a corporate bank account in France?
REF: 004 In the US, or in the UK, setting up a corporate bank account is usually quick and easy. In France it is not unusual for the procedure to last a few months, so knowing what to expect, and what to do, is essential. A bank account in France is vital for any company…
Start recovering your startup costs in France today
REF: 003 Starting a business in France is different to starting one in other countries in Europe. In other European countries, incorporation is immediate, however, in France this process takes time because of French administrative formalities. During this period you can still work for your clients as a ‘company in formation’ and spend money for…
New FEC file required for audit in France – will your company be affected?
REF: 002 A new tax law has changed requirements in French tax audit procedure, and your company may be affected. A “FEC” file must now be provided to the tax auditor at the start of any tax audit. However there is no need to panic: contact us today if you need help complying with this…
What our interns say about us
Paul Ryan-Brown, an English and French student from the University of Durham, has been working with us since September. Here’s what he had to say about his experience: