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Income Tax in France

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Inheritance Law and Wills in France

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How long must I keep important documents in France?

Tax notices, family records, healthcare….what should you keep and for how long?

What are the deadlines for French tax returns in 2024?

Several deadlines exist depending on where you live

UK life certificates: British readers in France pass on their tips

Dealing effectively with this official document is important as state pension payments can otherwise be stopped

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How long do I need to keep old French documents?

It is advisable to keep certain documents for minimum periods in case of queries or complications

What are the rules for a handwritten will in France?

John Kitching of French Law Consultancy answers a reader query

What do I do with my French livret de famille?

If you recently got married in France or obtained French citizenship, you may have received a livret de famille. Here’s what you need to know

Travel rules for unaccompanied children leaving France

We look at the free form and supporting documents children must carry when travelling unaccompanied out of France

Traducteur agréé: how do I find one in France and what are the fees?

We explain the country’s system of official translators and give options for finding one

Attestation d'accueil and d’hébergement: what is the difference?

These two French administrative forms have similar names but serve different purposes. We explain

France curfew: The form you need for be out between 18h-06h

People are only allowed to go outside for specific reasons between the hours of 18:00 and 06:00

How long must you keep your business documents in France?

Businesses must, by law, keep all official documents, such as invoices, that they have sent out or received

France lockdown: Forms to leave the house from November 28

As more travel is allowed in France but lockdown travel exemption forms are still required we explain the new rules for leaving the house.

Restez chez vous in lockdown France, or risk €135 fine

Penalty for not carrying simple document increases to €375 if not paid within 45 days

2020: Scam alert over how we write the year in France

The year 2020 could be vulnerable to scams, it has emerged, as many people in France tend to write the date as with just two numbers - which this year would be “20” rather than “2020” in full.

Keeping paperwork used for tax returns

For how long do I need to keep paperwork used for tax returns?

Documents

How long must I keep important documents in France?

What are the deadlines for French tax returns in 2024?

UK life certificates: British readers in France pass on their tips

How long do I need to keep old French documents?

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