Deadlines for the annual French tax declaration have now passed, so what happens if you either miss the deadline or fail to file your return at all? We take a look at the range of sanctions – and what you can do if you’ve not yet made your declaration.
What you risk by missing French tax deadlines
If you are a foreigner living in France – and do not hold European or French citizenship – then you need to hold some form of carte de séjour (residency card).
But, while it may sound like a similar generic term, the ‘carte de résident’ is a particular type of ‘carte de séjour’ that is only available to certain people. We explain more, here.
Explained: What exactly is France’s carte de résident?
Earlier this year, Spain announced the scrapping of its ‘golden visa’ scheme for high net-worth individuals, prompting the question: what’s the situation in France for people who make a significant investment in the country?
Does France have a ‘golden visa’?
The Olympics, in case you didn’t know, are coming! And the somewhat complicated regulations about who will need a security QR code in Paris during the Olympic and Paralympic Games have left a lot of people confused.
Here we answer the most common questions about the rules and the security restrictions in the French capital.
Paris Olympics QR codes – your questions answered
They’re small and don’t go very fast, but they’re also cheap, easy to park and can be driven by teenagers and people who don’t have a driving licence – welcome to the world of France’s ‘voitures sans permis’.
Meet France’s tiny cars that you don’t need a licence to drive
Despite the forecast for the week ahead, it is officially summer in France. And forecasters still predict it will be a hot one, overall. So, we finish up this week’s must-reads with a selection of answers to one of the serious questions of the season – what would you like to drink?
Rosé, spritz and pressé: 5 things to drink in France this summer
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