Tax advice to companies

Our team offers you their in-depth knowlegde of the French corporate tax regime. We help you to develop your business in France and to keep up with the changing French and conventional tax law while focusing on your business. We are your "hands-on" tax partner in France with a full range of... 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

HOW TO DISPUTE A TAX ADJUSTMENT?

First of all, it is possible to challenge a tax adjustment through by means of hierarchical appeals and by requesting, where possible and relevant, that the situation be examined by a committee. If the Administration's position is not satisfactory, CM-Tax law firm - which represents several... More details

PROPERTY WEALTH TAX (IMPÔT SUR LA FORTUNE IMMOBILIÈRE - IFI)

Since 01 January 2018, Property Wealth Tax (IFI) has replaced the French Wealth Tax (Impôt de Solidarité sur la Fortune - ISF).Tax Basis.The new tax applies to any natural person who, along with his/her spouse (spouse, civil partner, or cohabitating partner) and under-age children, possesses net p... More details

Trusts - filing and tax obligations

Trusts, even if unknown by French civil law, is not ignored by French tax rules.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, advises and assists on all subjects relating to French tax... More details

Capital gains and property income: UK residents can also benefit from CSG and CRDS exemption

The French tax authorities have clarified that the exemption from social contributions known as CSG (9.2%) and CRDS (0.5%) on income from property received from 1 January 2021 can also apply to UK residents.People, whether or not they are resident in France for tax purposes, who are covered by a... More details

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