How to determine your tax residence?

Importance of the concept of tax residence The determination of tax residence (or even tax domicile) is a key point which largely determines the tax obligations of an individual vis-à-vis a State, whether with regards to income tax, the taxation of capital gains or even gift or inheritance ... 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

What happens during a tax audit in France? Part 1: the audit itself, as seen by a French tax lawyer

A business or personal tax audit is a very important event, likely to have many repercussions in the life of a business, an individual or a family. Its duration and consequences may be brief or, on the contrary, spread over several years.Except in the case of advanced litigation, it is possible... More details

Errors on income tax notices for US citizens residing in France

The tax law firm CM-Tax notes that its clients who are American citizens and French residents frequently receive tax notices containing certain errors.Under the terms of the tax treaty concluded between France and the United States, American citizens residing in France benefit from a specific tax... More details