The Local France

German embassy in Paris accused of undeclared staff payments and wrongful dismissal

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 17:11:49 +0100

Two former employees of the German embassy in Paris have accused it of using fake invoicing practices to channel money into a fund used to give staff undeclared cash salary top-ups.

How paying your income tax in France is going to change

Fri, 18 Mar 2016 10:08:31 +0100

The way we pay income tax in France looks set to change dramatically. Here's a look at the main questions.

Rich flee Paris before tax rise

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:52:00 +0200

A flood of top-end properties are hitting the market as businessmen seek to leave France before stiff tax hikes hit, real estate agents and financial advisors say.

Footballers 'should be let off' 75 percent tax

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 12:49:00 +0100

Presidential hopeful François Hollande says all high earners will have to pay his proposed 75 percent tax - unless they earn their money by kicking a ball.