Tax is always a complex issue and adding to that potential language and cultural barriers, it's no surprise that many people feel like burying their heads in the sand. But worry no more, La Belle Vie is here to help you comply with your French tax requirements and currently offers the following taxation services:

 Tax Advice:

• Residency issues
• French income tax implications of owning French property and/or moving to France
• French wealth tax implications of owning French property and/or moving to France
• French capital gains tax issues
• French social security and related health cover issues of being resident in France
• French tax and administrative obligations of onwing property through a French holding vehicle (SCI - société civile immobilière)
• French inheritance tax and succession law*

*La Belle Vie can provide advice on French inheritance rates and abatements, as well as generic advice on French property ownership methods. However, La Belle Vie will not make specific recommendations thereon. Such recommendations should only be sought from a qualified French Notaire. La Belle Vie would, however, be happy to liaise with the Notaire on your behalf and provide tax advice on the recommended structure to ensure optimum planning is achieved.

Tax Compliance:

• Preparation and submission of French income tax returns
• Preparation and submission of French wealth tax returns
• Review French capital gains tax returns (real estate gains)
• Review tax demands and liaise with the French Tax authorities if there are any issues arising thereon
• Communication with the French Tax authorities should they raise any queries

Please see the "How to become a Client" page for details of the charge-out rates and client engagement procedures.