How Can Non-Residents Set Up Their Personal Tax Account in France?

/in /by

Accessing Online Services with Your Tax Number in France

Your tax number in France is essential for accessing online tax services. Each member of your tax household can log in using their individual tax number to manage taxes, file income declarations, or review their personal tax situation, regardless of their tax liabilities.

How to Create a Personal Tax Account as a Non-Resident

If you are a non-resident and do not yet have an online tax account in France, you may be eligible to set one up depending on your tax status.

If You Have a Tax Number in France and Are Liable for Income Tax

You can create your account independently using the three key identifiers found on your tax documents:

  1. Tax Number in France – A 13-digit tax identification number located at the top of your latest income tax return or on official tax documents (such as income tax and local tax assessment notices).
  2. Online Access Number – Found on the first page of your most recent income tax return. This number changes yearly, so always use the one from your latest tax return.
  3. Reference Taxable Income – Available on the first page of your latest tax assessment notice in the “Vos références” (Your References) section. If not listed there, check the “Informations complémentaires” (Other Information) section, especially if you received a tax relief notice.

If You Do Not Have a Tax Number in France

You may still request to create an account if:

✔️ You have income subject to withholding at source in France.
✔️ You do not pay income tax but have a tax number in France due to local property taxes (e.g., residence tax on a second home or property tax).

To proceed, visit the impots.gouv.fr website and fill out the required online form.

You will need to provide:

  • Your personal details (marital status).
  • Your foreign postal address.
  • A copy of an official identification document.

Once your identity is verified, you will receive an email allowing you to create your account. Simply enter your tax number in France and date of birth on the login page.

To finalize the process, set up your login credentials:
✔️ Provide your email address.
✔️ Choose a secure password.
✔️ Click the confirmation link in the email (valid for 8 hours).

Important Notes for First-Time Income or Asset Declarations in France

🔹 If you are declaring income or assets in France for the first time, online account setup will not be available. Instead, you must submit a paper tax return by mail. The necessary forms can be downloaded from impots.gouv.fr by searching for the relevant document.

🔹 Once your account is created, your chosen password will be required for all future logins.

🔹 Lost your tax number in France or password? A recovery option via SMS is available if you register your mobile phone number in your personal account.

By setting up your personal tax account and ensuring you have your tax number in France, you can efficiently manage your tax obligations as a non-resident and gain secure access to online tax services.