Entrepreneurs looking to make savings on their tax bill had in the past used Cyprus as a tax-friendly spot, however the recent scandals involving Russian oligarchs squirreling away their assets after…
When you’re an expat living in France or an entrepreneur with a French business or real estate, the subject of tax can bring all sorts of headaches. Making sure you are paying the correct amount, not…
For all entrepreneurs, the end-of-year finalising of accounts can be a large task. But did you know that it is mandatory in France to file your accounts and hold a general meeting of the company – ca…
If you’re thinking of opening a company in France, then Limoges is a city that is making life increasingly attractive to foreign entrepreneurs, especially English-speaking business people.
The city…
Since the pandemic, many entrepreneurs have decided to base their businesses in places that give them the benefit of a sunnier climate. Let’s face it, if you can’t go on holiday due to Covid restrict…
International business is bracing itself for a new global corporation tax that will see companies being taxed at the same minimum flat-rate wherever they’re based.
The idea will be floated by US pre…
Good news for international entrepreneurs wanting to start their business in France - the French government has a special expatriate exemption scheme to attract company directors and employees to Fra…
Most business owners with EU links know only too well the upheaval that Brexit will cause their companies. Those who trade with the EU have to make sure their EORI numbers and documents are in order…
The French government has put in place various schemes to help small businesses and the self-employed in France that have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s a useful list of things you ca…
France is the world’s favourite tourist destination, but for many people, a short break isn’t enough. Sampling the food, culture and scenery is often enough to make you want to pack your bags permane…
If you’ve been reading the news recently, you may have heard about the ongoing strikes in France. While industrial action isn’t unusual, the scale and timing of these strikes is. As well as taking pl…
With the rise in ecommerce entrepreneurs using sites like Amazon to trade in foreign countries, governments have started to clamp down on companies who are dodging paying VAT in different territories…
Of the many businesses that comprise the ‘sharing economy’, Airbnb is perhaps the biggest success story. The third largest private company in the world now boasts more than 600,000 properties in 192…
Lebanon isn’t the first place you’d think of to open a company. The images of the war-torn capital Beirut after years of civil war which ended in 1990 would probably be the only things that come to m…
“Austerity is over.” That’s the line from the Prime Minister and the Chancellor, who has just delivered the country’s last budget before Brexit. With cuts continuing in many areas, the reality is som…
Retail outlets in the United States have been given a significant boost, as the country’s Supreme Court rules against online retailers in a major tax court case. In a 5-4 decision against major…
There’s always been a slightly tricky relationship between the French and Americans. Despite being allies in the world wars and never having taken up arms against each other in their military history…
Why have celebrities such as Madonna moved to Portugal? Well, there’s been a quiet revolution happening in Portugal over the last few years, especially in its capital Lisbon. Young people, celebritie…
If you’re opening a business in or expanding to the European Union, you may not be aware of your obligations when it comes to value added tax (VAT). Because of the open trade between EU countries, th…
The Emerald Isle is internationally renowned for a number of things: beautiful countryside, wonderful people, and plentiful beer. What’s perhaps less well known - or at least less well appreciated -…
