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If you are a non-resident renting out property in France, your income is subject to taxation both in France and your home country, requiring the preparation and filing of an annual French property tax return. This article explains how to calculate your rental income and where to find assistance for filing your non-resident French tax return online.
France abolished the Taxe d’Habitation for main homes in 2023, but non-resident landlords and second home owners remain fully liable for the Taxe Foncière and the CFE (Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises). This essential guide breaks down your remaining property tax obligations, clarifies the new rules for furnished rentals, and provides the exact steps you need to follow to claim your often-overlooked CFE refund.
Navigating French taxes as a non-resident can be confusing. This guide explains everything about the French Tax Identification Number (TIN), how to obtain it, where to find it, and its role in income and property tax for non-residents.
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If you own property in France as a non-resident, understanding French property tax is essential. This guide explains taxe foncière, taxe d’habitation, rental income tax, capital gains tax, wealth tax (IFI), and VAT rules for non-residents.
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We noticed that more and more people were purchasing property abroad and there was a gap in the market for a company that could organise and manage the tax requirements of international property owners.
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Are you a foreign landlord of a French rental property who finds navigating the nuances of French property taxes complicated and overwhelming?
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If you own a French property and earn rental income, there are strict rules that must be followed. If you are a foreigner, you are obliged to file a French tax declaration as a non-resident because this revenue is taxable in France.
As a property owner in France, you need to be aware that it’s not enough to file a French tax return and claim your revenue from French sources only in your home country.
Across the globe, many countries offer incentives to boost tourism and attract buyers, but have you ever heard of an opportunity that lets you purchase a brand-new property and then reclaim VAT back?
This is what France is offering. There’s a compelling incentive in place that allows you to claim 20% VAT back on new-build residential properties if you rent them out commercially.
This French VAT refund can translate into substantial savings, letting you recover 20% of the purchase price of your new French property.
Even better, this benefit is available to non-residents, making it an enticing option for international investors.
In this guide, you will find everything you need to know about claiming a property VAT refund in France.
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Taxes foncières françaises – Taxe d’Habitation, Taxe Foncière et Cotisation Foncière des Entreprises:
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If you are investing or owning a leaseback property in France as a non-resident, there are specific tax regulations and obligations that we will explain in this guide.
The French budget was approved on December 29. The income tax brackets, ceilings, and allowances, as mentioned in our bulletin, haven’t changed.
However, some new measures were introduced during the review process.
One major update, as anticipated, is a stricter tax regime for French furnished lettings, aimed at addressing the housing crisis in crowded areas. These changes are retroactive, meaning they’ll impact rental income earned in 2024.