Who still has to pay the taxe d’habitation in France in 2022?Further reductions come in this year for those main home owners who will still have to pay
If I wear contact lenses to drive in France must I bring glasses too? Drivers who need contact lenses or glasses to drive have this information shown on their licences
Can taxis from Paris airports charge more for extra passengers?There are fixed rates for journeys between certain French airports and cities
Is price of baguettes and other bread fixed by the French government?Supermarket chains Leclerc and Lidl recently priced a baguette at 29 centimes, prompting outrage from independent bakeries
How can I find the internet speed potential of our home in France?A new online tool lets you search the search the internet speed for any property in the country
Can I pay a UK cheque into my French bank account? When paying a sterling cheque into a French bank account the cheque may take a while to clear and there may be significant fees
What items must you legally have with you in car in France?The law outlines fines for not having certain items though it can depend on how strict the police or gendarmes decide to be on the day if you are stopped
What do I need to know to set up a consulting business in France? We explain different structures and turnover limits for TVA (VAT)
Can we receive money from sale of French house into a UK account?We also explain how Britons who sell a €150,000-plus French second home must now (post Brexit) hire a tax agent
We live in France, will my wife receive more UK pension if I die?UK state old age pensions can be increased in this situation but there are conditions
How to get a Pacs in France and what differences to marriageCan foreigners get a Pacs or does one of you have to be French? What documents do you need? How much does it cost? We explain France’s civil partnership
Bookshop café in France: why was I not asked for Covid health pass?A customer at one Paris bookshop is angry that she did not have to show her health pass in the cafe area. The manager of the bookshop explains his position
Care homes in France: Is living with a host family an alternative?Family hosting, known as accueil familial, is possible and can be an option for older or disabled people, although not if people require constant care
Inheritance in France: will new law be challenged?Partner article: Change applies where a non-French national has legitimately elected the law of their nationality under the EU Succession Regulation
How is property tax shared out for sale of French second home?We look at what happens with the taxe foncière and taxe d’habitation and whether refunds are possible
Can British people banned from giving blood in France be organ donors?People who spent over one year in the UK between 1980 and 1996 cannot give blood due to an outbreak of BSE there
Do I need to report a positive Covid self-test in France?These home tests are becoming more common and are available to buy in many large supermarkets until January 31
Are French income tax bands doubled for married couple to reduce tax?Reader question: What are the income tax bands for a married couple? Are they just doubled compared to the allowance for a single person?
How much can person’s income be before they pay income tax in France?The level of relevant net income for this varies from year to year; we break down the figures for tax on 2021 income, declarable this spring
Coming to France from UK: Temporary visitor visas and passport stampsMany second-home owners are looking at this visa option so as to be able to spend more time in France. We look at how passport stamps work with regard to this
Inheritance in France: Leaving a property to charity can bypass taxPartner article: Some guidelines for people who want to bequeath their estate to an association or foundation
Does ‘fully vaccinated’ include booster jabs under French rules? With the arrival of boosters, the concept is no longer as clear as it depends on your age, the activity you are doing, and other factors
