Service France

The services we provide

David Anderson
solicitor & chartered tax adviser – tax and commercial
Hélène Mézin
French notaire – conveyancing

Nicole Gallop Mildon
clerc de notaire - tax conveyancing SIPPs
Helen Belle
French lawyer – SIPPs and tax
Graeme Perry
trainee solicitor – tax

News

New UK - France Double Tax Treaty signed

The UK Chancellor and the French Finance Minister signed a revised double tax treaty between France and the UK on the 19th June 2008. The treaty will need to go through both parliaments to be ratified and it is most likely to come into effect in 2010. The new treaty will not affect Inheritance tax.

Sykes Anderson will be analyzing the implications of the new treaty and the effect it will have on existing loopholes. For more information please contact David Anderson at Sykes Anderson.

Tax treaty between France and Denmark

The Tax treaty between France and Denmark will end on 31st December 2008 following a notification from the Danish government on 10th June 2008. This has important tax implications for Danish property companies owning French property. Investors should take immediate advice on their French tax position.

35% pension fund tax deduction on French residents

If you have been subject to a 35% UK tax deduction on your deceased spouse's pension, please click here for David Anderson's article on the subject, and please click here for a draft letter to send to the UK Inland Revenue requesting a refund.

Update on French income tax (Impôt sur le revenu) for 2008

When you have to return your declaration for “impôt sur le revenu” (income tax) depends on how you file your return and where you live...more

Buying a French Property Company

David Anderson's article on buying French property companies published by UK's leading tax journal "Tax Adviser"

Danish tax treaty

The tax treaty between Denmark and France allows for useful tax planning opportunities...more