Four French Investment Products That Can Save You Tax in France France may have a reputation for high taxes, but if you understand the system, there are plenty of ways …
Lifetime equity release mortgages in France
What is a Lifetime equity release mortgage? A lifetime equity release mortgage is a mortgage secured on a property that you already own. The purpose of the loan is usually …
An introduction to the Société civile de placement immobilier (SCPI) in 2025
What is an SCPI in France? An SCPI is a form of property investment fund in France, which enables you to invest into a diverse portfolio of properties for as …
The differences between a French Assurance Vie and a Contrat de Capitalisation
A summary of the main differences between a French contrat de capitalisation and an assurance vie A Capitalisation Contract (contrat de capitalisation) in France has most of the same features …
French compte-titres and taxation in 2025
A general investment account in France is often known as a compte-titres, or a compte-titres ordinaire (CTO), sometimes also a compte d’instruments financiers. They are mainly used to invest into …
A summary of the French Assurance Vie in 2025
An introduction to Assurance Vie There are many ways to invest in a tax-efficient manner whilst resident in France, one of these ways is the French Assurance Vie. Assurance Vie …
The French plan épargne retraite (PER) in 2025
The Plan d’épargne Retraite (PER) is a pension-like product that is available to residents of France since the 1st of October 2019. There are three different kinds: PER individuel (PERIN), …
France’s property wealth tax in 2025
France’s property wealth tax in 2025 (Impôt sur la fortune immobilière) Who may need to pay it? Anyone who is a tax resident of France with a property or property …
The French Plan d’épargne en actions (PEA) in 2025
What is a Plan d’épargne en actions (PEA) in France? The Plan d’épargne en actions (PEA) can be translated as “Stocks and shares savings plan” and is a regulated savings …
The Livret de développement durable et solidaire (LDDS) in 2025
What is the The Livret de développement durable et solidaire (LDDS) The Livret de développement durable et solidaire (LDDS) is a tax-free savings account available to residents of France. Account …