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.
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How to get child benefit in France
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.
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How to open a bank account in France?
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.
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The French tax glossary
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 taking into accounts specific situations. Income tax return = Déclaration de revenus The income tax return is the taxpayer…
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A French tax return guide for expat
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.
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How to get the best reimbursement from the French healthcare system?
You are now affiliated with the French Social Security (also called Assurance Maladie or CPAM)! Well done! However, you’re not sure how the French healthcare reimbursement system works and what level of reimbursement to expect. French healthcare is different from the healthcare system of the other countries I’ve lived in (Ireland, UK, Argentina, Spain among others). And the system can be a bit complex, especially if you want to know how much you’ll be reimbursed.
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How to get French healthcare as a jobseeker?
You are coming to France and you are wondering if you are entitled to French healthcare as a jobseeker? Since you are not contributing yet to the French healthcare system as a newly arrived unemployed citizen, be prepared to provide some extra documentation and go through a lengthy process, unfortunately… I detail for you the requirements and process to facilitate this process. What is PUMA? The French Universal Health Insurance called PUMA (Protection Universelle Maladie) was implemented in 2016. PUMA is administered by the CPAM (Caisse Primaire d’Assurance Maladie), the name of the French Social Security system. Every French baby is affiliated to CPAM under one of their parent’s coverage (and social contribution…
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Can I get a European Health Insurance Card?
You are an expat in France, you may be able to benefit from the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). The EHIC is a free card that gives you access to medically necessary healthcare to the 27 EU states plus Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and the UK.
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Driving in France: What are the requirements?
You are moving to France, and you are wondering if you can drive with your foreign driving licence. What are the requirements for driving in France when you relocate? I will detail for you the condition and process to exchange your driving licence when required. What is a driving licence exchange? First, exchanging a driving licence means that you need to give the French administration your original driving licence in exchange for a French driving licence that will allow you to drive in France. If you do not live and work in a big city, driving becomes essential. Make sure you check your situation towards the right of driving in France within the first 6 months of your stay to avoid taking the risk of losing this right. First of all, the right…
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How to benefit from French healthcare?
You are coming to France for work, and you are wondering if you can benefit from the French healthcare? YES, you can; and from your first day of work! However, it is not automatic. Here is the step-by-step process to make the bureaucracy easier for you.
