Retire in France:
From 9-to-5 to Vin et Fromage
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When we moved to France from the United States, one of our first challenges was figuring out how to transfer money internationally without paying excessive bank fees or getting a poor exchange rate. There are dozens of services that promise…
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Does France Tax an Inheritance Received from the US? A Look at the US-France Estate Tax Treaty
You’ve planned your move to France meticulously. The visa is ready, your bags are packed, and you even have an idea of what your French income tax bill will look like. But what if you receive an inheritance while a…
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Best Neighborhoods in Annecy, France: Where to Live and What to Know
With its crystal-clear lake, mountain views, and charming old town, Annecy is one of the most desirable places to live in France. But choosing where to live in Annecy is not always simple. The city and surrounding areas each have…
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Can You Work Remotely for a Foreign Company on a French Visitor Visa?
Six months after the question was officially asked to the Interior Ministry, France has finally replied and shed some light on one of the most divisive questions among expats in France: Is remote work on the Visitor visa allowed? France’s…
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Trump Accounts in France: What US Expats Need to Know About Section 530A
The new Trump Accounts, officially created under Section 530A of the US tax code under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), are designed to help American children build long-term savings. For families living in France, however, an important question…
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Retiring in France vs Italy: Cost, Healthcare, Taxes, and Lifestyle Compared
France and Italy are two of the most appealing retirement destinations in Europe. Both offer world-famous food, rich history, excellent healthcare, and countless beautiful places to call home. From the outside, they can seem remarkably similar. Both countries offer a…
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Dollars to Euros: How to Fund Your Life in France
Moving abroad adds a whole new level of complexity to personal finance that you may be unfamiliar with: currency conversion. Every purchase now has an extra step of mental math as you calculate the cost in your own currency, using…
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What to Do Before Moving to France: A Complete Checklist
Moving across town can be stressful as-is. But moving to another continent entirely? It can come with a set of completely new challenges you may not even be aware of. Before you move to France, there’s undoubtedly a laundry list…
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Filing Taxes in France: Our First-Hand Experience
Spring has sprung here in France, and that means it’s officially tax season. We arrived last year, so we’re now required to tackle one of the last big tasks of settling: the French tax return. With our American filing out…