I Am a Non-Resident: How to Create Your Personal Tax Account in France

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Accessing Online Services Using Your Tax Number in France

To access French tax services online, you need your own personal account. This access is individual: each person in a tax household uses their tax number France to connect, manage their tax obligations, or check their status—regardless of the type of tax involved.

Setting Up Your Personal Account as a Non-Resident

If you reside outside France and do not yet have a personal tax account, you can create one depending on your current tax situation.

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

As a non-resident with an existing tax number in France, you can create your personal account using three identifiers found on your tax documents:

  • Your tax number France: This 13-digit number appears at the top of your latest income tax return and on other tax notices (e.g. local taxes, income tax assessments).

  • Your online access number: Located on the first page of your latest income tax return. It is updated annually, so always use the number from your most recent return.

  • Your reference taxable income: Usually listed in the “Vos références” section on the first page of your most recent tax assessment. If not there, check the “Informations complémentaires” (Other Information) section—especially if you received tax relief.

If You Don’t Have These Details

Even without full tax documentation, you may still request an account if:

  • Your income is subject to withholding at source, or

  • You have a tax number France but are not subject to income tax (e.g. you pay only residence tax on a second home or property tax).

In these cases, complete the online form on the official French tax website.

You will need to submit:

  • Your marital status;

  • Your address abroad;

  • A copy of a valid ID.

Once your identity is verified, you’ll receive an email allowing you to create your personal space by entering your tax number and date of birth on the login page.

You’ll then be prompted to:

  • Enter your email address;

  • Choose a password.

You will receive a confirmation email containing an activation link—click it within eight hours to finalize account creation.

Special Case: Declaring Income in France for the First Time

Important: If you are declaring income or assets in France for the first time, you cannot create an account online. In this case, you must complete and send a paper tax return to your local tax office. The form can be downloaded from the impots.gouv.fr search engine.

Once your account is set up, your password will be used for all future logins.

Account Security and Recovery Options

If you ever forget your tax number France or password, you can retrieve them via SMS. To use this feature, you must validate or update your mobile phone number in your account settings.

✅ Want to learn more about filing your return as a non-resident? Read this guide:
Annual Income Tax Return in France: What You Need to Know for 2025