Entries by escec

Guide to Real Estate Taxation in France

Investing in property in France can be highly attractive, both for residents and for international investors. However, understanding how real estate taxation in France works is essential to protecting your returns, avoiding penalties, and ensuring compliance with French tax law. This guide explains the main property taxes, who must pay them, and how they are […]

Bail Meublé: Your Guide to Furnished Leases in France

Are you considering renting a furnished apartment in France? Navigating the world of bail meublé can seem complex, but understanding the ins and outs of furnished leases opens opportunities for both tenants and landlords. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about it, helping you make informed decisions and ensuring […]

Comptable Immobilier Locatif: Your Expert Guide

Managing rental properties in France can be both lucrative and challenging. Between tenant relations, property maintenance, and legal obligations, maintaining accurate financial records often falls by the wayside. This is where a comptable immobilier locatif becomes invaluable. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the critical role of a comptable immobilier locatif, highlighting how they can […]

Navigating French Property Taxation in 2025: A Guide for International Investors

As of October 2025, property taxation in France has undergone several notable changes, impacting both residents and non-residents. This guide provides an overview of the key tax obligations and recent reforms affecting property owners, with a focus on implications for international investors. Key Property Taxes in France 1. Taxe Foncière (Land Tax) Taxe foncière is […]

LMNP Fiscalité: Complete Guide to Non-Professional Furnished Rentals

Property investors in France can, under certain conditions, benefit from the Non-Professional Furnished Rental (LMNP) status. But what are the real advantages of this tax regime? What options exist within the LMNP fiscalité framework, and how do they impact profitability? This article provides a detailed overview to help landlords optimize both their rental income and […]

CGA LMNP: Should You Join an Approved Management Centre?

Until the 2025 Finance Act, furnished rental property owners (LMNP) under the real tax regime could join an Approved Management Centre (CGA LMNP) to benefit from a personal income tax (IR) reduction. Since February 2025, however, Article 199 quater B of the French General Tax Code (CGI) has been abolished, ending this tax reduction. So, […]

How invoice software can help you manage black friday with ease

Black Friday has become a key event for entrepreneurs. Whether you are an e-commerce seller, freelancer, or small business owner, this period of massive promotions represents a significant opportunity: soaring sales, continuous discounts… and often a larger number of invoices to send! For many independent professionals—especially service providers such as coaches, freelancers, consultants, photographers, or […]

France – Corporate Taxation: Other Taxes

Value-Added Tax (VAT) In France, VAT is levied on goods sold and services provided. The standard VAT rate is 20%. Certain items, such as some medicines and passenger transport services, are subject to a reduced 10% rate. A 5.5% reduced rate applies to food products, subscriptions to gas and electricity under certain conditions, book sales, […]

How ADP Empowers Entrepreneurs to Focus on What Matters Most

Running a business means juggling countless responsibilities — from managing payroll to ensuring compliance with ever-changing labor laws. For many entrepreneurs, these administrative tasks can quickly become overwhelming, taking focus away from growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction. That’s where ADP steps in. Simplifying Payroll and Compliance ADP provides automated payroll solutions that ensure every employee […]

This Tip Could Completely Cancel Your Property Tax (100% Legal)

Feeling crushed by your property tax bill? There’s a little-known legal process that can grant you a partial or even total exemption, leading to instant savings. Here’s how to do it. In 2024, over half of all requests led to a tax reduction More than 16,000 households in 2024 had their property tax reduced—or completely […]