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France offers international investors the chance to reclaim the 20 % VAT paid on new-build property purchases if the property is rented out commercially under qualifying conditions, making what would otherwise be a significant upfront cost substantially lower. This VAT refund is especially attractive to non-resident buyers willing to participate in schemes such as leaseback and comply with French tax requirements.
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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.
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.
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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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.
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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Discover how to significantly reduce the cost of your French property investment by recovering the 20% purchase VAT.
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Selling property in Spain as a UK resident involves navigating both Spanish and UK tax rules, as well as legal requirements such as documentation, notary involvement, and local taxes. Sellers may be liable for Spanish capital gains tax and a 3% withholding, while also needing to report the sale to HMRC, with double taxation relief typically available.
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The latest French tax reforms for furnished lettings significantly tighten the income tax treatment for short-term and holiday rentals, notably reducing the turnover threshold and expense deductions under the Micro-BIC regime, which may push more landlords into the more complex real tax regime.
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If you are fortunate enough to own a property in a popular holiday destination, then maybe you have considered the idea of letting it out while it’s vacant. This is an ideal way for many holiday homeowners to cover the costs of owning a property and perhaps earn some extra income on the side.
However, if you earn an income from property overseas – even from short-term holiday bookings – it is likely that you will have a tax filing requirement in that country.