Purchasing a property in France

If you are considering purchasing a property in France but are unclear about the legal and tax implications of such an investment, our team of experts is available to advise you on the various stages of your project.

The acquisition – choice of legal structure

We can analyse all of the options available and advise you on the choice of legal structure once we have established the identity of the future owners, the reasons for the purchase, the intended use of the property, your tax residency status etc.

Clear information on your tax obligations in France

Of course, the acquisition of a property has tax implications for the owner: local taxes, real estate wealth tax (IFI), etc. We can provide you with precise information on the various taxes associated with your investment and advise on how to optimise the tax burden.

Help with establishing and reporting on your rental business in France

If you wish to rent out your property for all or part of the year, we can provide you with information on the various systems applicable to the taxation of rental income in France: unfurnished and furnished lets, lets with hotel services (para-hôtellerie), etc. We can offer precise explanations of the related tax implications and, where applicable, any impact on social contributions.

We can subsequently handle the accounting and tax issues related to this rental business and ensure full compliance with your reporting duties in France.