Tax treaty

Can I choose being taxed in UK or France?

I have been living in France for eight years and have been taxed here for seven years. I have been told that I have the choice of being taxed in France or the UK. My husband died three years ago. I am getting my house ready to go on the market next year and move back to England. Can I now ask to be UK-taxed and, if not, how soon can I change my place of tax, and how long will it take? L.L.

Ensuring you are paying tax in right place

Regular readers of this column will know that I often talk about reviewing your tax planning for France, so that you can take advantage of the tax mitigation opportunities available here. However, the very first step, before you start re-organising your assets, is to make sure you understand the tax residence rules of both France and the UK (or wherever you have financial interests). You need to be certain which country you should be paying tax in, and on which assets.

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Is UK-France tax treaty changing?

I received a letter from HMRC after filing a France Individual tax form to obtain relief from UK tax on a state pension. It said: “The exemption will apply as long as you are resident in France or until the double taxation agreement between the two countries changes. I may write again if I need to review the double taxation relief.” Does this mean the UK is thinking of abandoning the double taxation agreement with France? P.C.

Tax treaty

Can I choose being taxed in UK or France?

Ensuring you are paying tax in right place

French tax office deciding if I am a resident

Is UK-France tax treaty changing?

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