OPTIMIZING YOUR TAX SITUATION WHEN SELLING A BUSINESS

Optimizing your tax situation when selling a business involves defining a fiscal strategy that takes into account your needs, assets, family, and various professional considerations. Depending on the case, a tax optimization scheme can be set up well in advance, sometimes several years before the... More details

What happens during a tax audit in France? Part 3: tax litigation in France as seen by a French tax lawyer.

If, after analysis by a French tax lawyer, it appears that the tax reminders and/or penalties levied may be contested, the taxpayer has a right of appeal.Litigation in tax matters may consist of providing supporting documents or explanations that were not provided to the tax authorities during... More details

HOW DO I DECLARE EARNINGS FROM CRYPTOCURRENCIES?

Earnings from the sale of cryptocurrencies are taxable and have to be declared in France. - casual earnings are subject to income tax at a 12.8% rate plus 17.2% social contributions, i.e. 30% in total ; - regular earnings are subject to the progressive scale of income tax (0 to 45%) plus 17.2% ... More details

Regularization of bank accounts held abroad

The French tax specialist law firm CM-Tax and its team of English speaking French tax advisors, based in Lyon and Marseille but operating throughout France, can assist you with the procedures related to the tax regularisation and declaration of your financial assets held abroad and related... More details

New tax treaty between France and Greece

The new tax treaty concluded on May 11, 2022, between France and Greece was published by a decree on January 9, 2024; it entered into force on December 30, 2023.It replaces the tax treaty of August 21, 1963.This new tax treaty largely incorporates the provisions of the OECD model convention.A few... More details

3% annual tax on French real estate hel by legal entities : a little-known tax not to be overlooked

The 3% annual tax related to companies and other legal entities owning real estate in France is an under-recognized tax that is increasingly drawing the attention of the French tax authorities. Its potential financial consequences can be very substantial. However, most often, exemptions can be... More details