https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Following the rumours of a potential new 'exit tax' for Brits leaving the UK which have since been ruled out, we look at the UK taxes and fiscal responsibilities Brits may actually have to deal with when moving to France and living here. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260922/the-uk-taxes-brits-have-to-pay-when-moving-to-france Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:05:08 +0200 the-uk-taxes-brits-have-to-pay-when-moving-to-france Property tax bills are being sent out to French property owners, and many people will notice an increase - but if you think the price hike is too high - or you have been sent a bill in error - here's how you can challenge it. https://www.thelocal.fr/20230905/how-to-challenge-your-french-property-tax-bill Tue, 05 Sep 2023 12:18:05 +0200 how-to-challenge-your-french-property-tax-bill It's tax season in France, with payments due and 'taxe foncière' property tax bill being sent out. If you’re struggling to pay one or both of them, here's what you can do to get help. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260922/explained-the-help-you-can-get-in-france-if-youre-struggling-to-pay-your-tax-bills Tue, 22 Sep 2026 10:28:55 +0200 explained-the-help-you-can-get-in-france-if-youre-struggling-to-pay-your-tax-bills In recent weeks, many Americans in France have received letters from their US banks warning them that they may have to close their accounts due to a new EU banking requirements - we asked specialists in financial planning and tax to explain the implications. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260907/your-questions-answered-on-how-new-eu-banking-law-affects-americans-in-france Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:48:44 +0200 your-questions-answered-on-how-new-eu-banking-law-affects-americans-in-france If you work in France under the 'micro-entrepreneur' (formerly auto entrepreneur) status, here's what you need to know about the new rules on electronic billing that come into effect from September 1st. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260820/explained-electronic-billing-for-micro-entrepreneurs-in-france Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:10:58 +0200 explained-electronic-billing-for-micro-entrepreneurs-in-france It's now mandatory for all businesses and freelancers in France to be registered with one of the platforms approved and certified by the government for electronic billing - here's how to stay compliant without paying over the odds. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260902/electronic-billing-free-services-for-freelancers-and-small-businesses Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:04:24 +0200 electronic-billing-free-services-for-freelancers-and-small-businesses Autumn in France is property tax season - and several areas have hiked rates for the taxe foncière this year. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260902/where-in-france-are-property-taxes-rising-in-2026 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:58:59 +0200 where-in-france-are-property-taxes-rising-in-2026 If you are a freelancer, sole trader, contractor or small business owner in France you will know about ‘facturation électronique’ rules that come into effect from September 1st - here's what you need to do to prepare for it. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260820/electronic-billing-what-businesses-and-freelancers-in-france-need-to-do-by-september Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:59:11 +0200 electronic-billing-what-businesses-and-freelancers-in-france-need-to-do-by-september Property tax bills have started to arrive this week, so what are the deadlines for payment? And how can you pay? https://www.thelocal.fr/20260828/taxe-fonciere-frances-2026-property-tax-deadlines-you-need-to-know Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:16:04 +0200 taxe-fonciere-frances-2026-property-tax-deadlines-you-need-to-know There's an old saying about the inevitability of taxes, and that's even more true in France - here's a look at the 2026 calendar for income tax and property taxes. https://www.thelocal.fr/20251119/important-2026-tax-dates-in-france Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:49:00 +0100 important-2026-tax-dates-in-france Property tax bills will start to arrive this week, but certain homeowners in France, because of age or income, may be exempt from paying the annual property tax in 2026, or entitled to a reduction. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260206/could-you-be-exempt-from-paying-frances-taxe-fonciere-in-2026 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:51:36 +0100 could-you-be-exempt-from-paying-frances-taxe-fonciere-in-2026 Hackers have stolen the details of at least 1 million people in a massive cyberattack on the French tax office and land registry - here's how to check whether you are affected and what to do about it. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260817/explained-are-you-affected-by-the-cyberattack-on-french-tax-office Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:13:09 +0200 explained-are-you-affected-by-the-cyberattack-on-french-tax-office Hackers have stolen the details of the revenues of hundreds of thousands of individuals and companies from French tax and land registry computers, authorities admitted on Friday. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260815/hackers-stage-major-raids-on-french-tax-computers Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:42:28 +0200 hackers-stage-major-raids-on-french-tax-computers France's inheritance laws are substantially different and more rigid than those in many English-speaking countries, and there are common pitfalls for those unaware of their intricacies and quirks - here's what second-home owners need to know. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260812/explained-french-inheritance-law-and-second-homes Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:59:18 +0200 explained-french-inheritance-law-and-second-homes This week millions of people across France will be either receiving a payment from the tax office, or receiving a tax bill - here's what you need to know about the 2026 tax payment season. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260721/what-you-need-to-know-about-french-tax-rebates-and-bills-in-2026 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:04:01 +0200 what-you-need-to-know-about-french-tax-rebates-and-bills-in-2026 The French term 'residence secondaire' can be misleading to English-speakers, but it is an important one to understand, especially when it comes to taxes, healthcare and residency paperwork. https://www.thelocal.fr/20231023/explained-is-your-french-property-a-main-residence-or-a-second-home-and-why-it-matters Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:16:11 +0200 explained-is-your-french-property-a-main-residence-or-a-second-home-and-why-it-matters The French tax office will soon be sending out the annual income tax bills - so how can you challenge your bill if you think it is incorrect? https://www.thelocal.fr/20220818/reader-question-how-can-i-challenge-my-french-tax-bill Thu, 18 Aug 2022 11:13:13 +0200 reader-question-how-can-i-challenge-my-french-tax-bill The Paris City Council has voted to sharply increase taxes on vacant homes in an effort to ease the capital's housing shortage. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260720/paris-doubles-tax-on-vacant-homes-to-bring-properties-back-onto-rental-market Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:39:54 +0200 paris-doubles-tax-on-vacant-homes-to-bring-properties-back-onto-rental-market Good news for homeowners in France – only 11 towns with 40,000 residents or more have announced taxe foncière increases in 2026. But that doesn’t mean your bill will not go up. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260709/where-in-france-councils-have-increased-taxe-fonciere-in-2026 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:08:38 +0200 where-in-france-councils-have-increased-taxe-fonciere-in-2026 The Paris deputy mayor in charge of housing has revealed his ambition to alter the French property tax system to allow higher taxes on second homes. https://www.thelocal.fr/20260629/paris-deputy-mayor-says-second-homes-the-enemy-and-calls-for-new-property-tax-laws Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:32:02 +0200 paris-deputy-mayor-says-second-homes-the-enemy-and-calls-for-new-property-tax-laws