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Forum: France
Apr 13th 2024, 7:09 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,629
Posted By cyrian

Re: Re-locating to france with my Family

Yes, I suggested in post #4 that working for company was the way to go.
If the OP wants to work as his own business then that is where he will encounter problems.
I am sure that any UK qualified...
Forum: France
Apr 10th 2024, 1:59 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 218
Posted By cyrian

Re: Query re old police caution & French visa application

Hi,
Have you posted this on the right forum?
I noticed that all your other questions were for Spain.
Forum: France
Apr 7th 2024, 5:49 am
Replies: 8
Views: 454
Posted By cyrian

Re: Healthcare

I agree with that but some practitioners state that they do not accept a Carte Vitale.
If your healthcare is covered by the UK then you would need to use a state hospital.
Forum: France
Apr 5th 2024, 7:23 am
Replies: 8
Views: 454
Posted By cyrian

Re: Healthcare

Have you changed your mind about a move to Spain?
France can be less accommodating than Spain with regards to expats unless you move to a Brit enclave.
Nobody in France speaks to me in English....
Forum: France
Apr 3rd 2024, 11:45 am
Replies: 6
Views: 341
Posted By cyrian

Re: Renting an Industrial Unit

Please set up your business in France before you buy anything.
You would be better to rent somewhere initially.
Several years ago an Englishman bought a pub in France but was unable to re-open it...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 24th 2024, 8:03 am
Replies: 10
Views: 647
Posted By cyrian

Re: UK sim for CRA login

Yes The number is on the card containing the SIM.
You will need to be in the UK to buy it or get a friend to buy it and send you the number.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 20th 2024, 3:57 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 647
Posted By cyrian

Re: UK sim for CRA login

I bought a 3 mobile sim for an american friend who was visiting the EU (EU roaming was allowed prior to Brexit).
I had to register the SIM in the UK before I met him in Amsterdam.
I put the SIM...
Forum: France
Mar 18th 2024, 6:36 am
Replies: 6
Views: 341
Posted By cyrian

Re: Renting an Industrial Unit

As said above, you cannot just start working in France without first registering your business in the correct form for the nature of the business.
Running a business in France can be a lot more...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 13th 2024, 5:13 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 340
Posted By cyrian

Re: DIY importing a car from EU to UK

Have a look at this DVLA site:
Importing a vehicle (https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk)
You need a certificate of conformity from the manufacturer; change the headlights and...
Forum: France
Mar 13th 2024, 1:09 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,629
Posted By cyrian

Re: Re-locating to france with my Family

I have noticed some differences in electric installations in my French home.
It is a modern building and doesn't have ring mains.
The domestic consumer unit has more breakers than a UK equivalent...
Forum: France
Mar 11th 2024, 2:15 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,629
Posted By cyrian

Re: Re-locating to france with my Family

Hi
You are talking about your partner and you need to be aware that France does not recognise partners.
This effects several different aspects of life in France.
It would make your proposed move...
Forum: France
Mar 10th 2024, 7:12 am
Replies: 18
Views: 979
Posted By cyrian

Re: Moving within France

dmu Sounds like a good move.
I really liked Strasbourg but haven't been there for years.
If your car is subject to a Controle Technique then you may need to check if it needs to be done before it...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 29th 2024, 8:42 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By cyrian

Re: UK Estate tax for expats with UK property

I agree with durham lad that you would be better getting professional advice.
If the Trust disposes of the property then it will have to pay tax on the gain and the £325k exemption is for...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 29th 2024, 9:48 am
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By cyrian

Re: UK Estate tax for expats with UK property

Google came up with this:
"Normally, IHT is charged to non-UK residents only on the properties located in the UK. However, there are some cases where Non-residents are chargeable to IHT even in the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 14th 2024, 1:35 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By cyrian

Re: Mobile Phone Provider question

US iphone 15 don't have a physical SIM - the UK model does.
Not all UK providers have e-sims.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 14th 2024, 1:15 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 659
Posted By cyrian

Re: Mobile Phone Provider question

I know it will entirely depend on region for who has the best coverage.... the options are overwhelming!

I'm looking at doing a sim-only deal (and has to be e-sim as I have an iPhone 15 which...
Forum: France
Feb 14th 2024, 7:20 am
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By cyrian

Re: Relocating & schools

See here as well:
Moving to France (https://www.frenchentree.com/living-in-france/moving-to-france/moving-to-france-7-things-you-need-to-do-on-arrival/)
Forum: France
Feb 14th 2024, 7:13 am
Replies: 9
Views: 584
Posted By cyrian

Re: Relocating & schools

Your partner can't just come to France and work.
Working is highly regulated in France and the fines for breaching their rules are high.
His UK company could register for the French social security...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 5th 2024, 8:12 am
Replies: 12
Views: 659
Posted By cyrian

Re: does UK have anything like Fbar or 8938?

HMRC exchanges information with agencies in other countries.
This includes banks. HMRC may be made aware that you have an account but perhaps they do not have specific details.
In that case, they...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 3rd 2024, 6:58 am
Replies: 8
Views: 530
Posted By cyrian

Re: Visiting UK as tourist after expiration of Leave of Entry Spousal Visa

Don't overstay your visa.
Otherwise you could be refused entry next time with perhaps a ban on re-entry for a number of years.
If you overstay once then they will assume that you will do it again.
Forum: France
Jan 29th 2024, 3:36 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,415
Posted By cyrian

Re: Taking firearms to france

The OP hasn't been on since they first posted.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Jan 27th 2024, 6:45 am
Replies: 42
Views: 3,660
Posted By cyrian

Re: section 4L, acquisition by registration:special circumstances

new-law-opens-door-to-british-citizenship-for-people-born-before-1988...
Forum: France
Jan 26th 2024, 1:50 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 951
Posted By cyrian

Re: moving from France to UK

Hi Laura,
Welcome to the forum.
You may be a bit early to investigate your options a year before your journey.
Things can change in that time.
When we moved from Scotland to France, our removal...
Forum: France
Jan 15th 2024, 10:35 am
Replies: 12
Views: 634
Posted By cyrian

Re: Classic Car

In France there is a legal obligation to have 3rd party insurance for off-the-road vehicles in case they cause damage. For example - they go on fire.
However, there isnt a centralised database of...
Forum: France
Jan 12th 2024, 5:49 am
Replies: 4
Views: 481
Posted By cyrian

Re: Another SCAM sms or email

Agreed. Google and Facebook use/mis-use your information.
The answer is to lie to them.
Don't use your real name; don't tell them where you live and don't give them your date of birth.
They don't...
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