{"id":1671,"date":"2026-02-09T14:59:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:59:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/?p=1671"},"modified":"2026-02-20T12:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:11:21","slug":"nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration\/","title":{"rendered":"Do non-resident landlords have to submit a French tax declaration?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a foreign landlord of a French rental property who finds navigating the nuances of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/french-tax-rental-income\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French property taxes<\/a><\/strong> complicated and overwhelming?<!--more--><\/p> <p>Are you unsure if you are obliged to declare your income from French sources on a French tax declaration?<\/p> <p>Our tax advisors can help.<\/p> <div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\"> <div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"> <p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p> <span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div> <nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration\/#I_am_a_non-resident_in_France_for_tax_purposes_and_I_am_renting_out_my_property_Should_I_file_a_French_tax_declaration\" >I am a non-resident in France for tax purposes and I am renting out my property. Should I file a French tax declaration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration\/#How_would_the_French_tax_inspector_know_that_the_property_is_rented_out\" >How would the French tax inspector know that the property is rented out?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration\/#What_if_I_live_outside_of_France\" >What if I live outside of France?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration\/#Am_I_qualified_as_a_tax_non-resident\" >Am I qualified as a tax non-resident?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration\/#Is_there_a_French_tax_declaration_in_English\" >Is there a French tax declaration in English?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration\/#Whats_the_difference_between_%E2%80%9Cregime_micro%E2%80%9D_or_%E2%80%9Cregime_reel%E2%80%9D\" >What\u2019s the difference between &#8220;r\u00e9gime micro&#8221; or &#8220;r\u00e9gime r\u00e9el&#8221;?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration\/#When_is_the_tax_deadline_for_filing_a_French_rental_income_tax_return\" >When is the tax deadline for filing a French rental income tax return?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration\/#What_is_our_process_for_income_tax_return_services\" >What is our process for income tax return services?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/nonresident-landlords-french-tax-declaration\/#Why_choose_PTI_Returns_for_your_non-resident_French_income_tax_return\" >Why choose PTI Returns for your non-resident French income tax return?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>  <p>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 <strong>French tax declaration<\/strong> as a non-resident because this revenue is taxable in France.<\/p> <p>As a property owner in France, you need to be aware that it\u2019s not enough to file a French tax return and claim your revenue from French sources only in your home country.<\/p> <p>The French social security system is among the world\u2019s most generous, however, it\u2019s funded by significant social charges and taxes.<\/p> <p>Yet, the assumption that France has higher taxes in comparison to the United Kingdom or Ireland for example is incorrect. The annual tax burden could be reduced if you claim all the allowable expenses.<\/p> <p>Nonetheless, the French property tax and social security implications of having real estate there are far-reaching. It is worthwhile to understand them and take steps to limit your tax burden.<\/p> <p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Property Tax International (PTI Returns)<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strongly advises that you <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/non-resident-landlord-file-tax-return-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">file your French property tax return<\/a><\/strong> to avoid fines and potential problems with the French tax authorities at a later stage. <\/span><\/p> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like some help, our qualified property tax consultants will guide you through the process and ensure your tax affairs are in order.<\/span><\/p> <p>Here, in this guide, you will find everything you need to know about the <strong>French tax declaration for non-residents with rental property<\/strong>.<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\"> <div><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">  <div class=\"text-center\"><strong><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color: #c33a32;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/user\/application\/france\/essentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CLAIM YOUR FRENCH PROPERTY TAX RETURN ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>  <\/div><\/div> <\/div> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_am_a_non-resident_in_France_for_tax_purposes_and_I_am_renting_out_my_property_Should_I_file_a_French_tax_declaration\"><\/span>I am a non-resident in France for tax purposes and I am renting out my property. Should I file a French tax declaration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>Yes. Let\u2019s imagine that you are coming from the\u00a0 UK and you have a French property. In this situation, you should file two income tax returns. One in the UK, where you will claim your income from French sources, and one French tax return for non-residents in France.<\/p> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1675 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PTI-Returns-French-Properties-Nonresidents.jpg\" alt=\"French properties - tax return services for nonresidents\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PTI-Returns-French-Properties-Nonresidents.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PTI-Returns-French-Properties-Nonresidents-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PTI-Returns-French-Properties-Nonresidents-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PTI-Returns-French-Properties-Nonresidents-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PTI-Returns-French-Properties-Nonresidents-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PTI-Returns-French-Properties-Nonresidents-780x439.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PTI-Returns-French-Properties-Nonresidents-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PTI-Returns-French-Properties-Nonresidents-1400x788.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_would_the_French_tax_inspector_know_that_the_property_is_rented_out\"><\/span>How would the French tax inspector know that the property is rented out?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>There are various tell-tale signs. Some of them could be, for example, the high electricity consumption most of the year, or the <strong>*Gardien(ne)<\/strong> who figures out the situation, or maybe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/taxe-dhabitation-fonciere-cfe-refund-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Taxe d\u2019Habitation<\/strong><\/a> applying to a secondary residence.<\/p> <p>In other cases, the banks are reporting the income generated in France. Airbnbs are also reporting the rental income, etc.<\/p> <p><strong>*Gardien (ne) &#8211;<\/strong><em> In France, the gardien \/ gardienne is a lady or a gentleman who often resides on the ground floor, and sometimes is in charge of cleaning, parcel delivery, and post. Typically, they know important information about the building, its occupants, and the neighborhood. <\/em><\/p> <p>You may have a false sense of security if you believe you are safe from French tax inspectors because you never had a problem with them in the past. What we know is that when tax fraud is identified, French tax authorities usually wait around three years before taking any action.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1687 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/France-Strasbourg-min.jpg\" alt=\"French property owners\" width=\"2119\" height=\"1415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/France-Strasbourg-min.jpg 2119w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/France-Strasbourg-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/France-Strasbourg-min-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/France-Strasbourg-min-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/France-Strasbourg-min-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/France-Strasbourg-min-2048x1368.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/France-Strasbourg-min-780x521.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/France-Strasbourg-min-1000x668.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/France-Strasbourg-min-1400x935.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2119px) 100vw, 2119px\" \/><\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_I_live_outside_of_France\"><\/span>What if I live outside of France?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>Even if you don\u2019t live in France permanently, if you have income from French sources, you must declare your earnings on the form <strong>Cerfa no.<\/strong> 2042 (<strong>FORM N\u00b02042\/\u00a0 Income Tax Declaration France)<\/strong> each year.<\/p> <p>Then, you will have to submit your French tax declaration to the<strong> Non-Resident Personal Income Tax Service<\/strong>.<\/p> <p dir=\"auto\">To submit your French tax declaration as a non-resident landlord, you will first need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/french-tin-guide-non-residents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>obtain a French tax number<\/strong><\/a>. This is mandatory for filing your return and managing your tax obligations with the French authorities.<\/p> <p>The good news is that if you have taxable income in France, tax treaties with your home country can be applied to prevent you from being taxed on the same income.<\/p> <p>Our tax consultants guarantee that your French tax declarations will be filled out properly with the applicable tax treaties so that you <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/property-tax-france-ultimate-french-tax-guide\/#france-has-signed-double-taxation-agreements-with-the-following-countries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">avoid double taxation<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p> <p>Do you want your worries dissolved and be sure that you&#8217;re in good hands when it comes to filing a precise and optimized French property tax return?<\/p> <div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\"> <div><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">  <div class=\"text-center\"><strong><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" style=\"background-color: #c33a32;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/user\/application\/france\/essentials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FILE YOUR FRENCH PROPERTY TAX RETURN ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/div>  <\/div><\/div> <\/div> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Am_I_qualified_as_a_tax_non-resident\"><\/span>Am I qualified as a tax non-resident?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>When it comes to taxation, not everyone who resides in France is deemed a resident. According to the<strong> Code G\u00e9n\u00e9ral des Imp\u00f4ts (CGI) <\/strong>as someone:<\/p> <ul> <li>whose primary residence is in France<\/li> <li>who carries out business activities in France<\/li> <li>whose investments are in France<\/li> <\/ul> <p>As we discussed above, even if you don\u2019t qualify as a French tax resident under these criteria, if you earn income there, you are obliged to submit a tax declaration in France. If you are not sure whether you are a tax resident or non-resident, simply contact PTI Returns.<\/p> <p>We provide income tax return services for non-residents in France, and our tax experts will help you determine your residency status.<\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_French_tax_declaration_in_English\"><\/span>Is there a French tax declaration in English?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>The French tax authorities do not provide an English version of the tax declaration in France for the time being. However, if you send the needed information to our qualified tax advisors in English, they will fill out your French tax declaration.<\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_%E2%80%9Cregime_micro%E2%80%9D_or_%E2%80%9Cregime_reel%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>What\u2019s the difference between &#8220;r\u00e9gime micro&#8221; or &#8220;r\u00e9gime r\u00e9el&#8221;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>The r\u00e9gime<strong> \u201cmicro-BIC<\/strong>\u201d applies to a lessor whose annual income does not exceed a certain threshold. The real mode of taxation applies to lessors whose annual income exceeds the threshold for both non-classified (over <strong>\u20ac72,600<\/strong>) and classified (over <strong>\u20ac176,200<\/strong>) tourism accommodations or for those who have opted for it.<\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_tax_deadline_for_filing_a_French_rental_income_tax_return\"><\/span>When is the tax deadline for filing a French rental income tax return?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>You have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/property-tax-services\/french-tax-rental-income\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>submit your French income tax return for non-residents<\/strong><\/a> before <strong>May 15th.*<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong><em>*The deadlines are determined every year by the French tax authorities, but they are usually around mid-May.<\/em><\/strong><\/p> <p>If the taxpayer fails to pay the tax on time, the French tax administration may impose fines. A <strong>10%<\/strong> late payment penalty is included in these fines. The tax authorities in France may charge default interest of<strong> 0.2%<\/strong> per month of delay. The final decision depends on the French tax office for the additional penalties and interest applied.<\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p>  <table id=\"tablepress-17-no-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-17\"> <thead> <tr class=\"row-1\"> \t<th class=\"column-1\">Delay<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Penalty<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\"> <tr class=\"row-2\"> \t<td class=\"column-1\">Before formal notice from tax office<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">10%<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"row-3\"> \t<td class=\"column-1\">Within 30 days of notice<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">20%<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"row-4\"> \t<td class=\"column-1\">More than 30 days after notice<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">40%<\/td> <\/tr> <tr class=\"row-5\"> \t<td class=\"column-1\">Undeclared or illegal activity discovered<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">80%<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <!-- #tablepress-17-no-2 from cache --> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/french-tax-return-for-non-residents-deadline.jpg\" alt=\"French property tax filing for non-resident landlords.\" width=\"2221\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/french-tax-return-for-non-residents-deadline.jpg 2221w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/french-tax-return-for-non-residents-deadline-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/french-tax-return-for-non-residents-deadline-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/french-tax-return-for-non-residents-deadline-768x467.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/french-tax-return-for-non-residents-deadline-1536x934.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/french-tax-return-for-non-residents-deadline-2048x1245.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/french-tax-return-for-non-residents-deadline-780x474.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/french-tax-return-for-non-residents-deadline-1000x608.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/french-tax-return-for-non-residents-deadline-1400x851.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2221px) 100vw, 2221px\" \/><\/p> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_our_process_for_income_tax_return_services\"><\/span>What is our process for income tax return services?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <ol> <li>We will speak with you to determine your personal needs<\/li> <li>We will send you questions and you will send them back to us<\/li> <li>When we collect all the info &amp; documents, we get to work and fill up your French tax declaration<\/li> <li>We file your French tax declarations online or on paper (on your behalf)<\/li> <\/ol> <p><strong><em>*\u00a0 We use the questionnaire to identify your residency for tax purposes, your personal tax situation, the most beneficial mode of taxation, any potential tax refunds, and also if you are eligible for any tax deductions, and tax treaties.<\/em><\/strong><\/p> <p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1733 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Property-tax-accountant-min.jpg\" alt=\"French property tax accountant working with French landlords\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Property-tax-accountant-min.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Property-tax-accountant-min-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Property-tax-accountant-min-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Property-tax-accountant-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Property-tax-accountant-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Property-tax-accountant-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Property-tax-accountant-min-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Property-tax-accountant-min-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Property-tax-accountant-min-1400x933.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/><\/p> <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_choose_PTI_Returns_for_your_non-resident_French_income_tax_return\"><\/span>Why choose PTI Returns for your non-resident French income tax return?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>Property Tax International (PTI Returns) is part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clunetech.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CluneTech<\/a>, which employs more than 1,500 individuals in over 20 countries. We have over 25 years of international tax experience, and our tax advisors will keep you compliant with the French tax authorities.<\/p> <p>Our in-depth understanding of the French tax system, particularly in respect to the taxation of French non-residents, means we\u2019re qualified to help you file your French tax declaration and help you save from taxes by applying all the allowable expenses. If you have any additional questions, you can request a free call from our team on <strong>+353 1 635 3722.<\/strong><\/p> <p><strong>We also can help you with:<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/french-property-vat-refund-guide-for-foreign-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>VAT refunds \/ TVA (Taxe sur la Valeur Ajout\u00e9e)<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p>Here is how to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/french-property-vat-reclaim-for-foreign-investors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">claim your French property VAT refund<\/a><\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/french-taxe-dhabitation-cfe-international-property-owners-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>CFE tax refund<\/strong><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <p>Check out our detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ptireturns.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-french-holiday-home-owners-tax-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide on French taxes for foreigners<\/a><\/p> <h3>What do we promise you?<\/h3> <p>Here are the benefits you earn when you choose us. <strong>You will: <\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> <ul> <li>Save time and hassle by delegating your French tax declaration to experienced tax consultants. 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