HOW AM I TAXED WHEN I LEAVE FRANCE ?

Leaving France is likely to result in significant tax consequences.

Some income will no longer be taxed in France while other income will still be taxed.

France has put in place an exit-tax system which, in principle, consists of taxing certain earnings when leaving France.

Analysing the fiscal consequences of leaving France and taking up tax residence abroad involves an analysis of French tax procedures, the tax agreements concluded between France and the country of destination, and the tax procedures at your new location.

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, has significant experience regarding the tax consequences resulting from expatriation.

CM-Tax law firm and its team of French tax experts also advises and assists the international community on all subjects relating to French tax law - tax advice and tax litigation - as well as French property law. We also assist the international community in the sale and acquisition of French real estate.

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