French Tax Guernsey

French Tax Advice from Guernsey

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Whether you are relocating to France, purchasing a holiday home, leaving France or need advice on French tax reporting, our specialist team provides practical, independent advice tailored to your circumstances. 

We advise individuals, families, trustees and property owners on French tax matters including residence, compliance, property ownership, succession planning and trust reporting. 

How we can help

We advise on: 

  • Relocating to France and pre-arrival tax planning.
  • French tax residence issues.
  • French income tax, capital gains tax and wealth tax.
  • Property ownership structures and rental income.
  • Estate and succession planning.
  • Double tax treaty implications.
  • French tax compliance and tax return preparation.
  • Relocation from France to the UK, Channel Islands and other jurisdictions.
  • Trusts and French trust reporting obligations.

Specialist expertise

We have particular experience in: 

  • French tax returns for residents and non-residents.
  • French property ownership and restructuring.
  • Rental property taxation.
  • Retirees living in France.
  • Airline pilots and their families.
  • Artists and sportspeople working in France.
  • Trust taxation and reporting.
  • Bringing historic French tax affairs up to date.
  • Liaising directly with the French tax authorities, notaires and other advisers.

French trusts

French-connected trusts are subject to extensive reporting requirements. These obligations may apply where there are French resident beneficiaries, settlors or trustees, or where French assets are held within a trust. 

We can review trust arrangements, advise on potential tax exposure and assist trustees with ongoing French reporting requirements. 

New clients

To get started, please provide: 

  • A completed Client Questionnaire.
  • Details of the advice or assistance required.
  • A certified copy of your passport.
  • A certified copy of a utility bill dated within the last three months.

Once received, we will issue an engagement letter for your review and signature. We recommend seeking advice as early as possible, particularly before relocating to France or purchasing property, as planning opportunities can often be time-sensitive. 

Resources

Documents: 

  • Certification-Guidelines.
  • Current or Future Residents of France Questionnaire.
  • Non Resident of France Questionnaire.
  • French Wealth Tax Exposure Questionnaire.
  • SCI-Questionnaire-(BDO).
  • Trust-Questionnaire-(BDO).

Useful links: 

Fees

Our fees are generally based on time spent. Where appropriate, we are happy to agree a fixed budget for specific assignments in advance. 

Resources and insights 

Stay up to date with the latest developments in French taxation through our regular bulletins and technical insights. 

View our French Tax Bulletins.
View our French Tax Insights. 

The information provided in our bulletins and insights is for general guidance only and should not be relied upon as formal advice. Professional advice should always be sought in relation to your specific circumstances. 

Tax rates and thresholds

This section contains detailed French tax rates, thresholds and reference information, including: 

  • Income tax.
  • Wealth tax on real estate.
  • Social contributions.
  • Property capital gains tax.
  • Gifts tax and estate duties.

For French tax advice or assistance with the preparation of your French tax returns, contact Virginie Deflassieux or Catherine Le Pelley on +44 1481 724 561. 

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Catherine Le Pelley

French Tax Manager
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Virginie Deflassieux

Director, French Tax
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