France
France increases tax breaks for Brexit talent
France has increased its bid to attract business amid the uncertainty of Brexit, using a little known rule allowing employees moving to France to enjoy income tax exemption for a total of eight years.
Best Practice | 15 Jan 18
French wealth tax restricted to real estate
French residents no longer have to pay a wealth tax on savings and investment income, after sweeping tax reforms came into effect limiting it to real estate.
Russian billionaire arrested in France for tax evasion
Despite holding a diplomatic passport, French police arrested one of Russia’s richest men in Nice on Monday in connection with a tax evasion case, the country’s prosecutors have confirmed.
€8bn refund on cards following French tax ruling
A French Constitutional Court ruling that a 3% surtax on dividends was unconstitutional is expected to see about €8bn (£7.15bn, $9.4bn) claimed in refunds.
Expats told to divorce and remarry to preserve rights
A same sex couple told to divorce and remarry to preserve their rights when moving to France has highlighted a potentially huge issue for cross border couples, according to a legal expert.