Our Practice Areas
Determination of tax residence status
The French Law Practice deals with all aspects of transfer of tax residence to France and to the UK. We advise on the transfer of residence under domestic law and international tax treaties. We are specialised in the France-UK double tax treaty and on its practical applications.
Advising on global tax minimisation
The French Law Practice establishes bespoke domestic and offshore wealth management structures for France and UK matters.
Advising on tax planning between France and the UK
The French Law Practice is able to provide advice with all aspects of French and UK tax for individuals and their asset-holding structures. We specialise in providing complex French and UK tax advice to individuals whose affairs have a non-UK element, including non-UK residents and non-UK domiciled individuals. We have a wide range of contacts in France and in offshore locations and extensive experience in coordinating overseas advice for the creation of tax-efficient structures for our clients.
Income tax planning between France and the UK
The French Law Practice deals with UK and offshore tax planning for French nationals living in the UK. We also deal with French income tax planning for UK residents having interests in France.
Wealth tax planning for non-French residents investing in France
The French Law Practice deals with all the aspects of wealth tax for foreign individuals investing in France. We have a specialised emphasis on wealth tax reduction through investment in EU SME.
Gift and inheritance tax planning
The French Law Practice has developed expertise on the French tax consequences of holding French assets through offshore trusts and on related succession issues including the French forced heirship rules. We deal with wills and Trusts and all other aspects of international estate planning.
French conveyancing department
The French Law Practice has a specific department dedicated to French conveyancing for UK residents buying real estate in France. We structure real estate acquisition as well as advising on legal and tax implications of French real estate ownership. The French Law Practice has strong relationships with financial institutions and notaries in France to assist our clients in all the process of their French acquisition.
French tax treatment of foreign Trusts
The French Law Practice has a special focus on the tax treatments of foreign Trusts in France. We have developed expertise on the French tax consequences of holding French assets through offshore trusts.
Life insurance policies
The French Law Practice advises on the advantages of life insurance contracts for French nationals living in the UK. We deal also with all the UK tax consequences of offshore bonds. We work closely with private banks and insurance institutions to provide our clients with the best service.
Preparation of French tax returns
The French Law Practice deals with the preparation and filing of any French tax returns.