Benefits, Thresholds & Entitlements

If you have children and you're legally resident in France, you're almost certainly entitled to something from the CAF — including family allowance, childcare support, and back-to-school grants. Here's what UK expat families can claim and how your income affects the amount.

If you're already drawing a pension, you can stop worrying — you're exempt. This is for the smaller group still in the gap: no pension yet, living off investments or rental income.

Many UK pensioners in France are paying social charges they don't owe — simply because they haven't declared their S1 certificate. Here's what the S1 is, who qualifies, how to get one, and how to make sure it reduces your bill.

Most UK expats expect to pay income tax in France — but not the second layer of charges that can add up to 18.6% on investment income. This guide explains what social charges are, which rates apply, and the mistakes that lead to backdated bills.