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Own a rental property in France? We created this ultimate French tax guide just for you!

Own a rental property in France? We created this ultimate French tax guide just for you!

If you are contemplating the acquisition of a property in France, understanding the intricacies of property tax in France becomes crucial.

In this article, you will discover essential information about property tax in France for non-residents and tax returns applicable to real estate investments.

So, each year, approximately 90 million people visit France.

Wow… that’s a lot of tourists!

And it’s easy to see why so many travelers flock here.

Investing in French property is a great idea for foreigners due to stability, cultural richness, and high tourism.

The market offers potential for rental income and value appreciation, supported by favorable mortgage options and residency opportunities for non-residents.

If you own a holiday home in France, it’s important to get a good handle on your French property tax requirements.

This will help you stay on the good side of the tax authorities. It will also help you to save on your property tax bill. 

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French Property Tax

How to calculate rental income tax in France

How to calculate rental income tax in France

In this article, we will explain in depth how you can calculate your rental income in France and who can help you file your French tax return online.

If you are a non-resident in France who owns and rents out property there, you аrе subject to income tax both in France and your country of residence.

We assist non-resident landlords who own rental properties in France with the preparation and filing of their annual French tax returns for non-residents.

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Do non-resident landlords have to submit a French tax declaration?

Do non-resident landlords have to submit a French tax declaration?

Are you a foreign landlord of a French rental property who finds navigating the nuances of French property taxes complicated and overwhelming?

Are you unsure if you are obliged to declare your income from French sources on a French tax declaration?

Our tax advisors can help.

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.

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French Property VAT Refund Guide for Foreign Investors

French Property VAT Refund Guide for Foreign Investors

As one of the biggest European countries, France has a rich history, culture, and architecture, making it a preferred property destination for foreign investors.

There are a variety of reasons to choose this beautiful place- including a divine range of culinary delights, breathtaking scenery and a more relaxed approach to work. 

If you have decided to invest in a French property, whether as a primary residence or for vacation purposes, you should be aware of the tax implications so that you can plan ahead of time. 

Besides all this, did you know that by renting out your newly built, furnished property, you can save 20% on the purchase price of your real estate? 

The attractive VAT reimbursement is boosting the whole real estate sector, encouraging future owners to purchase a newly built house or apartment that they might live in, rent, and profit from. 

In this guide, you will find everything you need to know about claiming a property VAT refund in France. 

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Êtes-vous propriétaire d’une maison de vacances en France? Nous avons créé l’ultime guide fiscal français uniquement pour vous!

Êtes-vous propriétaire d’une maison de vacances en France? Nous avons créé l’ultime guide fiscal français uniquement pour vous!

Environ 200 millions de personnes visitent la France chaque année (avant covid, bien sûr).

Wow… ça fait beaucoup de touristes!

Il est facile de comprendre pourquoi tant de voyageurs viennent en France, que ce soit en tant que vacanciers occasionnels ou en tant qu’investisseurs immobiliers internationaux. Après tout, la France est un endroit incroyable où vivre.

Ce pays a un bon climat, une culture de premier ordre, une histoire riche, des traditions colorées, des villes animées ainsi qu’une région campagnarde merveilleusement préservée. Sans parler des délicieux vins et fromages locaux!

Si vous êtes propriétaire d’une maison de vacances en France, il est primordial maîtriser vos exigences en matière d’impôt foncier français. Cela vous aidera à rester du bon côté des autorités fiscales françaises. De plus, cela vous aidera également à économiser sur votre facture de taxes foncières.

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What is the history behind PTI Returns? Q&A from our tax team.

What is the history behind PTI Returns? Q&A from our tax team.

When was “Property Tax International” created?


The idea was born in 2006.

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.

We wanted to help people who have a property and rental income in France, Germany, Spain, Ireland, the UK, Poland, Hungary and the USA to meet their tax obligations.

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Vous possédez un bien locatif en cession-bail en France? Consultez les informations mises à jour sur les taxes de cession-bail sur vos revenus.

Vous possédez un bien locatif en cession-bail en France? Consultez les informations mises à jour sur les taxes de cession-bail sur vos revenus.

Propriété en cession-bail est un dispositif unique en France, qui gagne en popularité.

Quels sont les avantages et les inconvénients d’avoir une propriété en cession-bail? Qu’est-ce qu’une cession-bail exactement et comment ça marche?

Si vous recherchez un investissement immobilier sans tracas en France, en particulier dans les destinations touristiques, l’achat d’une cession-bail peut vous convenir. Dans ce guide, vous trouverez tout ce que vous devez savoir.

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