Uk pensions in France
Jul 10th 2023, 3:51 pm
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Uk pensions in France
Hi all,
New to the site as we have some unanswered questions on the following.
We have recently retired and are not currently liable for tax on our UK state pensions as they are well below the threshold
£17,868 per year joint income.
It says on various sites that the French tax threshold is around 10,000 euros per person but, it also says that as a couple we have to fill in a joint tax return but does not give the tax threshold for a couple?.
Does anyone know what our pension allowance is as a couple before we are taxed in France please.
Thanks
Chez
New to the site as we have some unanswered questions on the following.
We have recently retired and are not currently liable for tax on our UK state pensions as they are well below the threshold
£17,868 per year joint income.
It says on various sites that the French tax threshold is around 10,000 euros per person but, it also says that as a couple we have to fill in a joint tax return but does not give the tax threshold for a couple?.
Does anyone know what our pension allowance is as a couple before we are taxed in France please.
Thanks
Chez
Jul 11th 2023, 7:40 am
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Re: Uk pensions in France
Hi all,
New to the site as we have some unanswered questions on the following.
We have recently retired and are not currently liable for tax on our UK state pensions as they are well below the threshold
£17,868 per year joint income.
It says on various sites that the French tax threshold is around 10,000 euros per person but, it also says that as a couple we have to fill in a joint tax return but does not give the tax threshold for a couple?.
Does anyone know what our pension allowance is as a couple before we are taxed in France please.
Thanks
Chez
New to the site as we have some unanswered questions on the following.
We have recently retired and are not currently liable for tax on our UK state pensions as they are well below the threshold
£17,868 per year joint income.
It says on various sites that the French tax threshold is around 10,000 euros per person but, it also says that as a couple we have to fill in a joint tax return but does not give the tax threshold for a couple?.
Does anyone know what our pension allowance is as a couple before we are taxed in France please.
Thanks
Chez
Someone in the know will come along regarding the minimum resources required for a Visa (or check the link below, clicking on "Visa Wizard") and the tax aspect, but my first thought is that, will your joint income be sufficient to live on here? It corresponds more or less to the French SMIC (minimum wage) for ONE person, which wouldn't make for a comfortable life for two. Even if you own your home, by the time you've paid Utilities, Internet, house Insurance, car costs, top-up health insurance, etc... there won't be much left per month to live on and pay for unexpected repairs, travel, ...
Before sorting out income tax, please check with the financial requirements to obtain a Visa.
Good luck with your plans!
https://uk.ambafrance.org/Applying-f...United-Kingdom
Jul 11th 2023, 10:54 am
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Re: Uk pensions in France
Yes definitely check out if you will qualify for a Visa.The current amount of SMIC which is the French minimum wage that it is generally accepted as being the amount required for a Visa is €1747 per month pre tax.There is some flexibility on this eg if you have high savings etc but generally the French will be looking at you not being a drain on the state for at least five years.
The french tax system is set up differently as you allude to but you probably will not end up paying any tax anyway on the amount involved as for a couple all income is added up then divided by 2,plus there are tax breaks for pensioners.
But be aware that France is not a cheap country in which to live as DMU has already alluded to
The french tax system is set up differently as you allude to but you probably will not end up paying any tax anyway on the amount involved as for a couple all income is added up then divided by 2,plus there are tax breaks for pensioners.
But be aware that France is not a cheap country in which to live as DMU has already alluded to
