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If you employ staff in France, the coming weeks bring two key dates you need to keep in mind. These dates affect both employee planning and your payroll processing. Here’s what you need to know—and what actions to take now to avoid surprises.

April marks the beginning of the annual French income tax return campaign. Whether you are a French tax resident or a non-resident earning income in France, you are required to file a tax return — and to do so on time.

Do you rent out furnished property in France under the Louer Meublé Non Professionnel (LMNP) status? If so, it’s important to be aware of new regulations coming into effect in 2025. The Le Meur law and the delayed approval of the 2025 French budget introduce several significant changes.

Since 1 January 2020, all companies with at least 11 employees over a consecutive 12-month period are required to establish employee representation within the company or, at a minimum, organize elections.

The "Taxe sur les Véhicules de Société" (TVS) is a tax applicable to French companies that use passenger cars as part of their business activities. Since 1 January 2024, the declaration procedures have changed, leading to the introduction of two separate taxes.

To prevent France from being left without a budget, President Macron announced the introduction of a special Financial Law for 2025. This temporary and pragmatic law will maintain the tax rules from 2024 unchanged in 2025, without adding new taxes or expenditures.

It’s becoming more noticeable: Belgian companies are increasingly choosing to expand into Northern France. But what makes this region so attractive, and how should you approach this move if you’re considering a similar step?

On April 24, France introduced an important legislative change regarding the accumulation of leave days during employee illness. This change was introduced to align French labor law with European regulations. Now, employees can partially accumulate paid leave (80%) during periods of illness.

Anyone who does not live in France but works there physically (full-time or part-time) is required to pay this withholding tax. One of the main reasons this system is attractive for non-residents is its relatively low tax rates.

After a well-deserved vacation in France, are you dreaming of having your own place in "la douce France"? The best approach to purchasing real estate largely depends on the intended use of the property.

If you own property in France, you are undoubtedly familiar with the Taxe Foncière. This annual tax is levied on both developed and undeveloped properties. Notably, this year, the tax has risen by at least 3.9% compared to last year.

Are you considering buying property in France through a Société Civile Immobilière (SCI), or do you already own an SCI in France? We can tell you more about this particular company structure and its tax implications.

Do you occasionally do business in France? Or are you planning to do so in the future? If so, you should keep these points in mind.

For owners of French property intended for residential use, a obligatory declaration has been in effect since 2023. The declaration must be submitted before 01/07/2024 in the following cases: if the declaration was not submitted in 2023 or if the status of the property has changed.