Money

Managing your finances is a vital aspect of enjoying your new life in France. Read news updates and expert advice on everything from currency exchange to insurance, taxation to banking, mortgages, pensions and inheritance.

French income tax: More people caught out over foreign bank accounts

Information exchange between countries means that people are receiving tax office letters about undeclared accounts held abroad

Motorists who use vehicles for work in France handed a financial boost

It is part of government efforts to tackle the impact of rising prices, in particular fuel costs

Livret A savings: Why are they so popular? How do I open an account?

Last month, savers put €6.27 billion into Livret A accounts, breaking the record for February deposits

Reminder: You have until March 31 to spend last year’s energy vouchers

The vouchers, worth up to €277, are aimed at helping low-income households pay their energy bills

French income declarations: average exchange rates for foreign income

Worldwide income of residents in France and French property income of non-residents must be declared in euros to France

Reminder: Only 11 days left to apply for France’s €100 fuel aid

Over three million eligible drivers are yet to apply to the scheme

Need to declare income in France? Here is when and where you can do it

French authorities have announced when the window for making 2022 income declarations will open and close

Controversy as Grenoble hikes its share of property tax by 25%

The mayor says the increase will help the city ‘face up to inflation and the cost of energy’. Critics say it will hit retirees with small pensions and the middle class

One-in-five French municipalities 'expected to raise property tax'

This is despite the fact that the government has asked councils not to increase the tax and even try to lower it

France sets date for when delayed energy cheques will be sent out

The sending out of the cheques, intended to help low-income households pay their energy bills, was postponed earlier this month

Seven ways to save on French bank charges

From overdraft to ATM fees, and even online banking, we look at how you can reduce bank charges in France

What happens to a joint French bank account during a divorce?

We get guidance on how to protect your money in a joint account when going through a separation or divorce

Should I cash in my UK pension when moving to France? Six criteria

Partner article: Christopher Davenport from Kentingtons flags potential tax benefits but it is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution

What are France’s energy cheques and why have they been delayed?

The financial assistance is usually sent out at the end of March or early April. But this year it has been delayed

France offers more money to households replacing their old boilers

The government has increased the financial help available for replacing old boilers with new, eco-friendly models. Who is eligible for the aid?

Warning over time limit on France / UK double taxation rebate claims

You only have four years to make a claim for a tax rebate on your private pension, a Connexion reader discovered

Which type of French top-up health insurance pays out the most?

Mutuelles are not the only form of health cover available - we explore the three kinds of provider

British woman's warning over spouse's right to her French bank account

Stealing from your spouse is not a crime in France - a British woman says her husband took Є30,000 from her personal account

Why was my foreign bank card rejected at French petrol station?

Self-service pumps can cause particular problems - we list the most common causes

Bid to limit bank fees applied to accounts after a death in France

French fees reported to be three times higher than Spain

UK pension but living in France? Funds could benefit from moving too

Partner article: Rob Kay from Blevins Franks explains the tax implications of keeping your retirement pot in the UK

Clients to save on cashpoint withdrawals from three French banks

Banks set to merge ATM services to save money and hassle for clients