Guides
Straight answers about French rules, in English.
The fiscal and administrative questions that non-resident owners actually ask, answered without the jargon — or the sales pitch.
Do I Need to Declare My Nice Rental Income in France? A Guide for Non-Resident Owners
You live abroad and rent out a flat in Nice? French law says that income is taxable in France, even if you already declare it at home. Here is how it actually works.
6 min readThe 7.5% vs 17.2% Question Every British (and EU) Owner of a French Rental Should Ask
France adds 17.2% "social charges" to your rental income. If you're covered by UK or EU social security, you should only be paying 7.5%. Most owners don't know. Here's the fix.
6 min readMicro-BIC or Régime Réel? How the Recent Rule Changes Hit Foreign Owners of French Holiday Lets
France gives furnished-rental owners a choice of two tax regimes. The reform changed the maths, and most foreign owners are now sitting in the wrong one.
9 min readAirbnb Rules in Nice: Registration, the 90-Day Cap, Quotas — and What They Actually Mean When You Live Abroad
Nice has some of the strictest short-let rules in France, and they changed again in 2026. Here is what applies to your flat, especially if it is not your main home.
5 min readWhat Is This CFE Bill? French Property Taxes Explained for Overseas Landlords
A tax notice called CFE lands every December and confuses every foreign owner of a French rental exactly once. What it is, what it costs, and the online-account trap.
7 min readHoliday Let, Mid-Term or Long-Term? The Right Rental Strategy for Your Nice Apartment When You Live Abroad
Airbnb, six-month lets or a year-long tenant? For a Nice flat managed from abroad, the right answer changed in 2026. A framework, with honest numbers.