Although some measures have been taken to improve the bureaucracy, setting up your own business in France can be complicated. Here's five things you really need to think about in advance.
It's human nature to try and find a few shortcuts through France's notoriously tricky residency and tax systems, but as The Local's editor Emma Pearson has seen - taking advantage of 'loopholes' often causes more problems that it solves.
For those of working age wanting to move to France, the opportunity to work remotely for a company back in your home country can seem like the ideal solution. There are, however, some important things to consider around residency and tax rules, plus your status as an employee or self-employed worker.
If your dream is to retire to France, there are things you can do now to prepare for the move and make sure all goes (mostly) smoothly in your new life.
If you have recently moved to France, then you may soon be called up for your 'OFII visite médicale'. Here's what that entails and why France wants to check your health.
If you are planning a move to France, you will want to think carefully about whether or not to leave items in storage for an extended period of time, as this could net you an expensive customs duty charge later on.
Moving to France can be a daunting process. Fortunately, our newsletter is here to answer your questions – this week we look at visa errors to avoid, help with online admin, bringing pets to France and swapping your driving licence.
France's immigration system is complicated and most of the people using it are not specialists, so mistakes happen - here are some of the most common errors that foreigners in France make when applying for visas and residency permits.
Starting in April, a new company will run French visa application submissions in the United States. Here is what is changing for people applying for French visas from the US.
Animal-loving Americans may wonder if they can bring their beloved pets with them when they travel to France - whether to live permanently or to stay for an extended period.
France is hoping to become a safe haven for scientists abandoning the United States, after threats from the Trump administration to cut federal research funding, especially on topics related to health and climate - but how easy is it to move to France as a scientist or researcher?
Have you recently moved from the US to France? If so, we want to hear about why you decided to do so and the challenges it involved. Take our quick survey.
Any non-French and non-EU citizen living in France who does not hold proof of their right to residence may be considered to be an undocumented migrant. It is, however, possible to become legally resident.
Moving to France can be a daunting process. Fortunately, our newsletter is here to answer your questions - this week we look at the new laws and tax changes in 2025 that could affect new arrivals, what to consider if you plan to work in tourism and 15 of the most affordable towns in France.
Whether your plan is to move to France and set up a tourism business such as a gîte or chalet rental, or you want to to buy a property as an investment and let it to tourists, you first need to consider France's strict laws around tourism businesses, and the tax situation.
The French government has increased the cost of notaire fees for 2025. If you are buying a property in France these fees represent a significant extra cost - here's how they are calculated.
France has passed and debated several new immigration laws in recent years, but not everything proposed actually became law, while some of the new laws have not yet been implemented. Confused? It's hardly surprising. Here's what you need to know if you are applying for or renewing a French visa or residency permit in 2025.
If you're buying, selling or renting a property in France you will need to get an energy rating, and the score given to the property will affect how or even if you can sell or rent it, with new restrictions coming into force on January 1st 2025.
Moving to France can be daunting. Fortunately, our newsletter is here to answer your questions – and this week we’re addressing what kind of property you’ll get for your money in France, how well your children will adapt to a new language, and the cost of the healthcare system here
Wondering where you can get the best bang for your buck in France? Here is a list of the most affordable towns in France based on your individual income bracket.
