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Do I have to pay VAT to bring second-hand goods into France?

What is the equivalent in France of power of attorney?

A mandat de protection future allows a person to name someone to make decisions for them in the future if they become unable to do so

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What types of child custody arrangements exist for parents in France?

How long does récépissé for Brexit card renewal last?

What are your rights if police pull you over in France?

I had no debits taken for French residential tax - what should I do?

I have overstayed the 90 day rule in France - what will happen?

Chimney sweeping rules in France: Can you do this yourself - and how often is required by law?

Is there an exemption for helping my child buy a home in France?

Can UK vehicle be registered at French second home?

When can you seek a second medical opinion in France?

Can drivers park in French delivery zones?

How does repatriation from France to the US work after a death?

Is there a ‘bedroom tax’ in France for additional rooms?

Can non-citizens in France be foster parents?

How much is second home insurance in France?

Can I get a UK S1 form as pensioner in France?

Can I install chicken coop for my own eggs during shortage?

Are ‘lifetime driving licences’ coming to an end in France?

What do you risk if you hire someone for work on your home and pay cash-in-hand?

Can you vote by proxy in French elections?

What are penalties for not conforming with new septic tank requirement?

How can I reduce my wife's admin after my death in France?

How to get UK TV signal back in French home?

Are second homes in France a good investment?

Who decides if a political party is far left or far-right in France?

Do I need separate caravan insurance in France?

Can EU citizens get French identity cards?

Can you offer rentals in France when staying on visitor visa?

How can I know if speed limit is 80 km/h or 90 km/h on road following changes?

Must all properties in France have a ‘smart’ thermostat?

Can Accueil des Villes Françaises help me make friends in France?

What does a French tontine actually look like?

What do I need to do if my pet dies in France?

Am I being overcharged on savings in France?

How did George Clooney obtain French citizenship despite speaking little French?

Can I work in France with UK TEFL teaching qualifications after Brexit?

Could I be forced to sell my house to pay fees if my spouse has to move into nursing home?

Do unmarried partners of French and EU citizens have the same rights as married ones?

Why do I struggle to find English-language newspapers in France?

Is there shortcut for six-month French visa application?

Are pet vaccines a legal requirement in France?

Can I charge electric vehicle when parked outside my home?

France’s ‘solidarité fiscale’: when you are responsible for your partner’s tax

I have received a second-home tax bill for my main home in France - what should I do?

How can I help my child to integrate in France?

Is buying or renting property better in France?

How can residents complete French census if abroad at the time?

Can I leave my bin outside if it is not a collection day in France?

Must restaurants serve you free tap water in France?

How can I protect my second home in France from mice while I am away?

French mairie offers ‘civil baptisms’ - what are they?

When my husband dies will I lose access to healthcare in France through his S1?

Is French ‘malus’ tax being applied to second-hand cars?

Why was passport stamped when entering France?

How long must I keep important documents in France?

Can I ask for branded medicine instead of generic at a French pharmacy?

Do I need the devis to contest French builder’s bad job?

What is diamond sign that has appeared on major road near my French home?

Is it possible to register for barrier-free motorway alerts in France with a UK-registered car?

What savings can you make with an heures creuses electricity contract?

Is there a way to check official information on French low-emission zones?

How can I find out who the owner of a property is in France?

Will we have to pay back any of the French Aspa pension top-up money we have received?

Does the French 2021 forced heirship law apply to non-residents’ second homes?

Are French speed limits lower when it is raining? How severe must weather be?

Is insurance from a GHIC health card sufficient for visiting second home in France?

What is French ‘forced heirship’ inheritance rule and does it affect me?

Are there exemptions for customs duties when importing a car to France from outside the EU?

Can adult children be held responsible for the debts of their parents in France?

Why am I suddenly being charged withholding tax in France?

Are new UK pet passports being introduced? Will they be accepted in France?

Does registered mail in France come with insurance? La Poste lost €1,000 package