Many property owners in France choose to rent their property - whether seasonally or through a longer-term arrangement. It is a sensible way to make use of a property, but rental activity brings with it a set of administrative obligations that can be complex to understand. This is particularly true for owners living outside France, who may be unfamiliar with French tax requirements or the level of documentation that accountants and local administrations typically require.
Administrative obligations for property owners who are renting
Many property owners in France choose to rent their property - whether seasonally or through a longer-term arrangement. It is a sensible way to make use of a property, but rental activity brings with it a set of administrative obligations that can be complex to understand. This is particularly true for owners living outside France, who may be unfamiliar with French tax requirements or the level of documentation that accountants and local administrations typically require.
OUR ROLE
What we do
We help property owners navigate the administrative side of rental activity - ensuring that communication with accountants and other professionals is clear, organised and handled correctly, including:
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Bilingual liaison with French accountants and administrations
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Organisation and preparation of required documentation
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Clear explanations of obligations in plain English
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Remote support for owners based outside France
WHAT TO EXPECT
Typical administrative obligations for rental activity
Step 1
UNDERSTANDING TAX OBLIGATIONS RELATED TO RENTAL INCOME IN FRANCE
Step 2
COMMUNICATING WITH ACCOUNTANTS AND PROVIDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Step 3
ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Step 4
ORGANISING DOCUMENTATION RELATED TO RENTAL ACTIVITY AND TENANCY
Step 5
COORDINATING INFORMATION & PREPARING PROPERTY FOR RENTAL