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International Tax & Wealth Management News
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Keeping your French bank accounts when moving abroad: closure without cause within 2 months, right to an account, tax residence to declare. The solutions.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Withholding tax on dividends paid to a non-resident: 12.8 %, 25 % or 75 %, treaty rate, forms 5000 and 5001, repayment period.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Managing your French company from abroad: French corporate tax does not change, the risk is a head office or permanent establishment abroad.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Choosing a wealth manager in Lyon when running a business: documents to request, independent advice or not, remuneration, useful questions.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Managing your assets in France from abroad: accounts, contracts, real estate, mandates, representation. The process in 5 steps and key rules.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Retirement abroad for a French citizen: who is responsible for which pension according to the agreement? Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Singapore, Hong Kong.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Fees, commissions on expenses or on outstanding balances: how an advisor is paid, AMF figures 2024 and what to request in writing.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
ORIAS status, CIF, insurance broker, commissions or fees, level of advice: ten questions before signing a Luxembourg contract.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Luxembourg or French contract for an expatriate: protection if the insurer fails, taxation according to residence, fees, investment options and inheritance.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
A foreign assurance-vie policy must be declared annually upon returning to France. Redemption options, the 8-year threshold, social security contributions: all factors to consider.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Upon returning to France, your worldwide income is taxed upon arrival, and your foreign accounts and contracts must be declared annually. Here's the order of procedures.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
Becoming a tax resident in Cyprus when you are French: 183 days, 60 days, non-dom and home in France
Tax resident in Cyprus: 183 days, the 60-day route with four conditions, the concept of non-dom (17 years out of 20) and why a home in France cancels everything.
October 23, 2026
October 23, 2026
In summary… Since January 2026, the increase in the CSG (General Social Contribution) on capital income has brought social security contributions to 18.6% per 13 years and the flat tax to 31.4% per 13 years. Dividends, interest, capital gains […]
October 22, 2026
October 22, 2026
In short… Most executives believe they have to choose: leave and sell, or stay. That's not the answer. You can keep your company by moving abroad, provided you know what to expect. […]
October 21, 2026
October 21, 2026
In summary… A non-resident who receives income from French sources is taxed at a minimum rate of 20% (%), increased to 30% (%) above a certain threshold. This rate applies even if…, […]
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