When relocating, you want to make sure you can take your pet to France with you as a pet owner. The process is quite straight forward but there is still a bit of bureaucracy to take care of. And like with everything with international relocation, anticipation will be key to bringing your pet successfully.
Seeing a doctor in France can be a culture shock experience. These 7 tips will sooth your first French doctor visit!
This is this time of the year again, one that no one likes but that every adult has to go through…the annual tax return… Being an expat in France makes the French tax return even more challenging! Some useful tips for you before you call a tax advisor.
The CAF vouchers may just be the extra help you need to go on vacation with your kids. This is how the French vacation vouchers work.
Have you been asked for a RIB in France yet? No, you are not being invited to a BBQ while doing some red tape in France! A RIB is a document you will be asked for regularly and for many administrative processes in France. And there are a few things you need to know to avoid some unexpected surprises.
All the Back to school French aid that you could get for your children school expenses. Don't miss out on valuable financial support! The detail of all the types of financial support you can receive to face this rentrée. This might help you meet your children's school expenses.
Did you know there were compulsory insurances in France? In many instances, you will be requested to take out insurance, even though it is not mandatory. Also, you may even already be insured without knowing it. Here are some pointers to help you decide whether you actually need to take this insurance or not. Make sure you have the compulsory insurance in France, then, the choice is up to you.
Relocating with a family to France can be very costly and many expat do not expect that they can receive child benefit in France to help with many different types of family related expenses. I explain the main family subsidies you can claim from CAF, the requirements and how much to expect.
How to open a bank account in France as a foreigner? Be ready for some paperwork and discoveries! As a newcomer, you are considered a non-resident by French banks. I’ll explain to you what it means and what you can do about it. I’m also giving you specific advice to save money on bank fees and international transfer.
I’ve put together a list of the main tax-related french words you may need to understand when filing your tax return as an expat in France. Hopefully, this will help you with this complex task! Tax notice = Avis d’imposition The tax notice states the taxpayer annual incomes and the tax amount to be paid to the French tax administration. It also states the applied withholding rate. Bilateral tax treaty = Convention fiscale bilatérale It is an agreement between two countries to regulate the tax residence conditions and take into account specific situations. Income tax return = Déclaration de revenus The income tax return is the taxpayer annual statement of…
