Recalls, new home rules, tax refunds: French practical round up

Our pick of practical articles you may have missed

We also look at changes for businesses and reader issues over solar panel installations
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Rules for moving in France

We give an overview of the rules on who to inform when moving home in France..

The article looks at the institutions that should be advised (many government offices do not share information, meaning you must contact multiple branches).

Finally, it details which changes can be made online.

Read more: Residency card, tax, visa: Who to inform and how if you move in France

Business accounting rule changes

Changes stemming from European Commission rules are set to make business account management easier, after coming into force this January.

Fiscal thresholds are increasing, meaning companies will need to make more sales to be classified as a ‘large’ or ‘medium’ business.

Read more: Business accounting in France to get simpler for some

Millions in line for tax relief payments

Those in France who receive tax credits are receiving payments this January.

Around nine million taxpayers will benefit, and should have already received a letter confirming the payment.

Our article looks at what those eligible should do to ensure the money arrives correctly in their account.

Read more: Millions to receive tax office payment in France: are you eligible?

Large wine recall

A recall of white and rosé wines could see potentially rise to thousands of bottles.

The wines contained levels of additives above the legal European limit, and were sold across France.

Both bottles and boxed wine are affected, and consumers have until early March to take purchased items back to stores.

Read more: Large recall of supermarket white and rose wine in France

Take caution over solar panel installations

We detail the negative experience of two readers who had solar panels installed.

A number of issues materialised, including a lack of support from their bank.

We list 12 tips to help you make the right decision if choosing to install panels, and to reduce the risk of being duped by scammers.

Read more: ‘We feel duped by French solar panel firm’ - 12 signs to look out for