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

2023 French income tax return and 2024 real estate wealth tax

Filing of the 2023 French income tax declarations and 2024 French real estate wealth tax.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, assists French residents and non-residents so that... 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

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

Real estate advisor for the purchase of a property in Lyon France

Contact us for tax and legal assistance for your real estate acquisition in France. More details

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

Income tax in France for expats Geneva