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Connexion Helpsheets

The Connexion has compiled a series of helpsheets to explain the practicalities of everyday life in France. They are provided in pdf format viewable in Adobe Acrobat and are updated regularly. If there is a topic or a question about life in France that you would like us to cover which is not listed here please email us the details at help@connexionfrance.com and we will endeavour to find you an answer. A selection of the question and answers will be published (anonymously).
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Buying Property in France - the SCI option - DOWNLOAD VERSION This helpsheet is produced in association with the Conseils des Notaires

*What is a Societe Civile Immobiliere - property investment partnership?
*Setting up an SCI
*Running an SCI
*Using an SCI well
*When a partner leaves
*Winding up an SCI 		€ 7.50
The role of the Notaire - DOWNLOAD VERSION This helpsheet is produced in association with the Conseils des Notaires

Notaires are able to confer an official character on many kinds of documents. In some cases using them is essential (for example marriage contracts and officially-recorded wills), in others it confers extra security.

*When is it obligatory to use a notaire?
*Preliminary procedures
*Drafting and signing a notarised deed
*The formalities
*Probative force and enforceability
*The cost of a notarised deed
*Table of fees
*The notaire in Europe
€ 7.50
Death in France - DOWNLOAD VERSION *Formalities
*Burial or Cremation
*Financing a Funeral
*Organ Donation 		€ 5.00
Buying or selling a home - POSTAL VERSION THIS GUIDE WILL BE POSTED TO YOU

This guide is in association with the Conseils des Notaires

This 24 page booklet is only available by post and will be sent after receipt of payment.

*The reservation agreement
*The property subject to sale
*Purchase of a co-ownership property
*The purchase price
*Purchase by loan
*The terms of purchase
*Preparation of the deed of sale
*The deed of sale
*Formalities to be performed after the sale
*Acquisition costs
*Capital gains
€ 9.50
Healthcare in France - DOWNLOAD VERSION This 20-page guide explains clearly a vast range of issues surrounding French healthcare, including:

*Why you have to pay your doctor
*Getting a carte vitale
*Top up health insurance
*Moving over from UK to France
*How reimbursements work
*Hospital stays
*Pharmacies
*Dentists, eye and ear care
*Mental health
*Cancer 		€ 7.50
BRITTANY PAGES SUBSCRIPTION TO AN ADDRESS IN FRANCE

MONTHLY NEWSPAPER COVERING NEWS FROM BRITTANY, WHAT'S ON INFORMATION AND DETAILS OF LOCAL SERVICES FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKERS.

THIS WILL BE POSTED EACH MONTH TO A FRENCH ADDRESS ONLY. SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL START FROM THE NEXT AVAILABLE ISSUE AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. 		€ 10.00
LANGUEDOC PAGES SUBSCRIPTION TO AN ADDRESS IN FRANCE

MONTHLY NEWSPAPER COVERING NEWS FROM LANGUEDOC, WHAT'S ON INFORMATION AND DETAILS OF LOCAL SERVICES FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKERS.

THIS WILL BE POSTED EACH MONTH TO A FRENCH ADDRESS ONLY. SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL START FROM THE NEXT AVAILABLE ISSUE AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. 		€ 10.00
BRITTANY PAGES - UK SUBSCRIPTION ADDRESS SUBSCRIPTION TO A UK ADDRESS

MONTHLY NEWSPAPER COVERING NEWS FROM BRITTANY, WHAT'S ON INFORMATION AND DETAILS OF LOCAL SERVICES FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKERS.

THIS WILL BE POSTED EACH MONTH TO YOUR UK ADDRESS. SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL START FROM THE NEXT AVAILABLE ISSUE AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. 		€ 15.00
LANGUEDOC PAGES - UK SUBSCRIPTION ADDRESS SUBSCRIPTION TO A UK ADDRESS

MONTHLY NEWSPAPER COVERING NEWS FROM LANGUEDOC, WHAT'S ON INFORMATION AND DETAILS OF LOCAL SERVICES FOR ENGLISH-SPEAKERS.

THIS WILL BE POSTED EACH MONTH TO YOUR UK ADDRESS. SUBSCRIPTIONS WILL START FROM THE NEXT AVAILABLE ISSUE AFTER RECEIPT OF PAYMENT. 		€ 15.00
Wealth Tax: 2011 version - DOWNLOAD VERSION Wealth Tax

*Am I liable?
*What is taxed and what is not?
*Which assets are liable?
*Exempt assets
*Deductions
*Tax reduction measures
*Penalties
*The tax bands
*The tax forms
*Due dates
*Conversion rates
*Calculation
*Payment
*How much is my property worth?
*Which regions pay most wealth tax? 		€ 7.50
French Local (residential) Taxes: 2011 version - DOWNLOAD VERSION Explanation of the taxes you should be paying if you own a property in France, be it a mobile home, second or holiday home or main residence.

* Who is eligible from tax reductions and exemptions
* When to expect bills and when and how to pay them
* What your taxes fund
* Do you need a TV licence?
* How taxes are calculated and how to challenge this? 		€ 5.00
Tax rebates for eco-friendly products: 2011 version - DOWNLOAD VERSION * The green tax credit
* What properties are concerned?
* What rebate can you get?
* What can I get a tax credit for?
* Picking a suitable firm
* Declaring the work on your income tax form
* Declaring work done in 2010 or previously
* Can you combine a tax credit with an interest-free eco-loan?
* Beware pitfalls
* Possible changes in 2012 		€ 5.00
The éco-prêt loan: 2011 version - DOWNLOAD VERSION * Who can it benefit?
* What properties are eligible?
* When does it have to be repaid?
* What does it cover?
* Where can I get advice?
* Renovating a septic tank
* What is the procedure to get a loan?
* Filling out the forms 		€ 5.00
Inheritance law - DOWNLOAD VERSION DOWNLOAD VERSION

This guide looks at

* who inherits automatically in France
* rights to stay in the family home
* what is a Tontine and an SCI
* how do Wills work
* inheritance procedures after a death in the family
* inheritance issues to consider before buying a property in France
* answers to queries received by readers 		€ 7.50
Inheritance law - POSTAL VERSION WITHIN FRANCE POSTAL VERSION WITHIN FRANCE -

This guide looks at

* who inherits automatically in France
* rights to stay in the family home
* what is a Tontine and an SCI
* how do Wills work
* inheritance procedures after a death in the family
* inheritance issues to consider before buying a property in France
* answers to queries received by readers

THIS GUIDE WILL BE POSTED TO YOUR FRENCH ADDRESS 		€ 9.50
Inheritance law - POSTAL VERSION WITHIN THE EU POSTAL VERSION WITHIN THE EU

This guide looks at

* who inherits automatically in France
* rights to stay in the family home
* what is a Tontine and an SCI
* how do Wills work
* inheritance procedures after a death in the family
* inheritance issues to consider before buying a property in France
* answers to queries received by readers

THIS GUIDE WILL BE POSTED TO YOUR ADDRESS WITHIN THE EU 		€ 10.50
Moving to France - DOWNLOAD VERSION Information for anyone living in France who would like to understand more about these topics or anyone who is considering a move here.

Topics covered include:

*French taxes
*buying a main and second home
*mortgages
*pensions
*opening a bank account
*inheritance
*retirement
*healthcare
*owning pets in France
*renovation
*French insurance
*working
*education 		€ 5.00
Moving to France - POSTAL VERSION WITHIN FRANCE POSTAL VERSION WITHIN FRANCE

Information for anyone living in France who would like to understand more about these topics or anyone who is considering a move here.

Topics covered include:

*French taxes
*buying a main and second home
*mortgages
*pensions
*opening a bank account
*inheritance
*retirement
*healthcare
*owning pets in France
*renovation
*French insurance
*working
*education

THIS GUIDE WILL BE POSTED TO YOUR FRENCH ADDRESS 		€ 7.00
Moving to France - POSTAL VERSION WITHIN THE EU POSTAL VERSION WITHIN THE EU

Information for anyone living in France who would like to understand more about these topics or anyone who is considering a move here.

Topics covered include:

*French taxes
*buying a main and second home
*mortgages
*pensions
*opening a bank account
*inheritance
*retirement
*healthcare
*owning pets in France
*renovation
*French insurance
*working
*education

THIS GUIDE WILL BE POSTED TO YOUR ADDRESS WITHIN THE EU 		€ 8.00
Currency Exchange - DOWNLOAD VERSION The guide covers the key topics of:

*Using your UK bank to make a transfer
*Understanding the fees and rates
*How to have your UK pension paid directly into your French bank account
*Using a currency exchange specialist company
*Using a specialised British bank card to make transfers
*How to make transfers via the internet
*The possibility of a sterling-to-sterling French property sale
€ 5.00

 
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