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Income Tax in France

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Inheritance Law and Wills in France

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Do I need separate caravan insurance in France?

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

Modern thermostats can automatically set temperatures even when residents are away

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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?

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

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

Which country's law should we use for our will in France?

Is bartering legal in France?

EES, ETIAS and ETA: Which of these impact residents of France?

I need to leave my husband in France but have no money. What can I do?

What are the rules for putting up cameras at my French home?

Is sudden high bill from new French tax office correct?

Is it easy to switch bank accounts in France?

Must residency card holders in France keep three months’ validity on passport?

Can neighbour legally fly their drone over our property in France?

Spending time in UK on a French Brexit card: what are the tax implications?

I want to sell French house but siblings do not: what can I do?

Can power of attorney be given to sell French home while abroad?

My French pensions never go up. How can I check if they are correct?

Can I ask French police to check on my home when away in winter?

How to reserve a French cemetery plot - and what does it cost?

Are annual boiler checks obligatory in France?

Will estranged grandchild inherit part of my father's French estate?

Can I have both US and French driving licence and use latter at second home?

Is it possible to contest property tax bill from French authorities?

Is there a set date by which I must arrive in France from US on long-stay visa?

How can drivers get a disabled parking badge in France?

Must you clear fallen leaves from your garden outside your home in France?

What are the rules on metal detecting in France?

Are there duties payble on personal items when moving away from France?

What do I need to do if my partner dies when we are at our second home in France?

Can I contest a failed roadworthiness test in France?

Can you check if someone has made a will in France?

Can I take my small pot pension from the UK early while living in France?

Can I make a complaint about my neighbour’s poultry farm in France?

Are UK NI top-ups tax deductible in France?

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