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Click on a square above or on the corresponding text below. French and U.S. Income Tax Returns. French and U.S. Estate Planning. French Real Estate Transactions. Creating a Business or Non-Profit. Visas and Resident Permits for France. French and U.S. Tax Planning. Click Here for okoshken.com website usage Terms and Conditions.

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French and U.S. Income Tax Returns. After 40 years of experience on the French scene, we have know-how and also a list of specialists located in Paris (and the U.S.) who will expertly prepare your U.S. and French resident and non-resident tax returns. These specialists have many years of experience in preparing tax returns, including:. Addressing the essential question of when one may be considered a French tax resident and how one may remain a tax non-resident of France. US estate tax returns.

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French and U.S. Tax Planning. Income tax planning includes analysis and advice on all aspects of U.S. and French tax laws, as well as international ramifications. Wealth tax planning includes devising strategies for reducing or avoiding the French annual tax on Wealth ( ISF ). Trust planning requires consideration of the reporting aspects and other aspects of the 2011 French trust law. Timely tax planning is essential. Included in our services are:. Special needs of retired individuals. Advance planning ...

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Assistance and advice when purchasing or selling a French residence; creating real estate holding companies; income tax and estate planning for real estate holdings. With attention to both U.S. and French implications, as well as the implications of trusts under the recent French law change. On both sides of the Atlantic, working with Notaires and/or Probate Counsel in the U.S. Click Here for okoshken.com website usage Terms and Conditions.

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Visas and Resident Permits. Where applicable, we take into account the U.S.-France Social Security Treaty ( Totalization Agreement ). Our independent resource in Paris will:. Analyze your situation to assess the appropriate visa suitable for your work or other status. Prepare the file for submission to the appropriate Governmental authorities. Obtain visa and resident permit for accompanying family members. Help you obtain your resident card once you are legally in France.

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Creating a Business or Non-Profit. We help determine the appropriate form (corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, etc.) best suited for your business needs. We help determine whether a sole proprietorship (self-employed, or travailleur indépendant) activity is a suitable format for your French business. In the business context, we identify corporate and personal tax problems and advise on tax planning strategies. We assist you in determining what is the appropriate visa and work permit.

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French Real Estate Transactions. We will guide you through all steps of the purchase process, including:. Explain the purchase process and all of its component steps. Explain the tax implications of owning property or renting property in France. Set up holding company structures for ownership of French real estate and U.S. real estate. If requested, we will assist in negotiating the final price. We review all documents and negotiate issues as and when they arise. Selling A French Residence. We explain th...

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Trusts and Estates; Estate Planning and Administration of International Estates. The French process is often a long and tedious process, and having an English- speaking intermediary is of great help and comfort. What about the trust you created before moving to France? Can you create a U.S. trust now that you reside in France? Is there other planning you should do prior to becoming resident? Other items that are considered:. Preparation of U.S. and French wills and U.S. trusts, both revoc...Analysis of t...

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Especially in today's economic climate, employers are interested in minimizing the tax cost of executive compensation. France is a relatively high tax jurisdiction. We are experts in assessing the tax cost of a given compensation package and in giving suggestions on how this cost can be reduced. We draft or otherwise help structure employment agreements, and advise on the most tax-advantaged structure for employer and employee. Click Here for okoshken.com website usage Terms and Conditions.