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French law in practice

Practical guides to French property and business law for readers dealing with French notaries, landlords, companies or courts from abroad, and analysis of current legal news.

Written by Maître Reda Kohen, member of the Paris Bar. About Maître Reda Kohen

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News

British Citizen in France After Brexit: Spouse and Child Visa Refusal, Residence Card and Appeal

Can a spouse or child join a British citizen in France after Brexit? This guide explains the Withdrawal Agreement route, visa refusal appeal, residence-card evidence and deadlines.

Contracts and business

How to Transfer Shares in a French Company to a Foreign Buyer: Approval, Tax and Closing Checklist

A practical guide for foreign buyers acquiring French SAS or SARL shares: approval clauses, valuation, tax, documents, registers and post-closing filings.

News

UK State Pension in France: How Can You Challenge CSG and CRDS When Your S1 Shows UK Healthcare Responsibility?

A UK State Pension holder living in France may face CSG and CRDS on a foreign pension even when the United Kingdom remains responsible for healthcare under an S1. This guide explains the leg …

Contracts and business

Does Hiring a French Employee Create a Permanent Establishment for a Foreign Company?

Understand when a French employee may create a permanent establishment, and how foreign companies should handle payroll, tax and evidence.

Property

French Property-Use Declarations in 2026: What Foreign Owners Should Check After the June Deadline

French Property-Use Declarations in 2026: What Foreign Owners Should Check After the June Deadline Foreign owners of French homes are often familiar with taxe fonciere (property tax) and tax …

News

French Long-Stay Visa Refused After Brexit: How Can a British Citizen Appeal?

A practical legal guide for British citizens whose French long-stay visa has been refused: refusal grounds, evidence, the CRRV deadline and the Tribunal administratif de Nantes.

Contracts and business

French Subsidiary Management Fees Paid to a Foreign Parent: Deductibility and Transfer-Pricing Evidence

How a French subsidiary can document foreign-parent management fees, prove a real benefit, apply arm’s-length pricing and respond to a tax audit.

Banking, insurance and consumers

French Bank Refuses a British Resident in France After Brexit: Right to an Account, Proof and Banque de France Procedure

A French bank can refuse an ordinary account, but a British person domiciled in France may have a statutory route to a basic account. This guide explains the evidence, fifteen-day silence ru …

Contracts and business

Can a Foreign Parent Invoice Its French Subsidiary for Management Fees? VAT, Transfer Pricing and Evidence

A foreign parent can invoice a French subsidiary for real management services, but the group must document the benefit, price, VAT reverse charge and withholding-tax analysis before payment.

News

Can a British Citizen Travel While a French Residence Permit Renewal Is Pending? Attestation, Work Rights and Appeals

British citizens waiting for a French residence permit renewal need the right attestation to prove lawful residence, continue working and return after travelling. This guide explains the doc …

Contracts and business

When Must a French Company Appoint a Statutory Auditor? 2026 Thresholds for Foreign Founders

A practical 2026 guide for foreign founders: French statutory auditor thresholds, group and subsidiary rules, appointment formalities, mandate duration and risks when a CAC is omitted.

News

How Long Can a British Citizen Stay in France After Brexit? The 90-Day Rule, Long-Stay Visa and Overstay Remedies

How long can a British citizen stay in France after Brexit? A legal guide to the 90-day rule, long-stay visas, WARP status, overstays, evidence and appeals.

Maître Reda Kohen

Maître Reda Kohen

Partner, member of the Paris Bar, 11 rue Margueritte, 75017 Paris. Author of the analyses published in this journal. About