Finance Franglais
The French financial news in plain English
Tax changes, platform updates, and everything that affects UK expats in France.
Wrongly Charged Social Charges on Your UK Government Pension? Here's What to Do
Some French tax offices incorrectly charged social charges on UK Government Service Pensions in 2025. The treaty position hasn't changed — here's what happened and how to challenge it.
UK Pension Inheritance Tax Reform Is Now Law: What It Means If You Retire in France (2026)
The UK's pension inheritance tax reform is confirmed law, not a proposal. For French residents, it collides with France's own succession tax rules — here's the open question.
New Rule Could Block French Citizenship Applications for UK Pension Holders
A 2026 directive means préfectures can now refuse naturalisation where most income comes from abroad — including UK pensions already declared and taxed in France.
MaPrimeRénov' Gas Heating Rule: August Deadline for Whole-House Renovation Grants
From 1 September 2026, MaPrimeRénov' grants for whole-house renovation cannot be awarded if gas heating is retained after the work. Applications must be submitted before the end of August under the current rules.
The LEP Is Paying 2.5% Tax-Free — Many UK Expats Qualify Without Realising It
While the Livret A sits at 1.5%, the lesser-known LEP pays 2.5% completely free of income tax and social charges. The income threshold is higher than most people assume.
What Changed for French Taxes in 2026: Everything UK Expats Need to Know
A plain-English summary of every change affecting UK expats filing their French tax return in 2026 — from the CSG rise on investment income to the pension allowance that was nearly abolished.
UK State Pension Voluntary Contributions: What the April 2026 Changes Mean for UK Expats in France
Class 2 voluntary NI contributions from abroad have been abolished. Class 3 costs have risen by 500%. And there is a critical transitional deadline of 5 April 2027 that pre-retirement UK expats in France cannot afford to miss.
2026 Tax Season is Now Open
The French tax filing window for 2025 income is now open. Here's what you need to know and how Taxpert can help you prepare.