@Sepharad
American expat in France
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35 posts
About me
American
Speaks I speak English and some Portuguese
Registration: 31 January 2024
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Leaving France with children by Tara1234
Hi everyone,some advice please if anyone has been in this situation. My husband and I relocated to France with our two little boys aged 6 and 9. I have been commuting for the past year. Now I want to come home and so do the children to school back ...
1) I am not a lawyer. 2) My legal experience was in the U.S.A. not France or the U.K. I cannot and am not, giving you legal advice, but only my ruminations.Complex. 2 countries. Different legal codes. I suspect, but only suspect that both countries ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
I read the bonjour effect and demystifying the french.I found both helpful if slightly dated as things are changing quickly. Read More
Planning a Solo move From US to South of France by gulruu94
Hello Fellow Brave Ones,Trying to arrange for my move to France. Alas, far too many unknowns slowing me down at this point. Therefore, to speed up the process, I am trying to find a reputable, reasonable, fair co/agency/individual to ...
@gulruu94 IF, you are a US citizen and IF you have a USA Pension, You can pay your taxes in the USA. This is HUGE. In my case the difference between 10% and 42%. It makes retirement possible. It all depends on your particular situation. I believe ... Read More
American expats: how do you think the US elections will affect you? by Ameerah Arjanee
Hi everyone. I’m a content writer for Expat Magazine, and we are planning on writing an article about what American expats abroad (and non-American expats living in the US) think about the upcoming presidential elections. How do you think the ...
I am comfortable for the most part in France. Because of the France/USA tax treaty, retirement in France is quite doable. In the USA, only the Rich can retire. No decent national health plan, few remaining pension plans except for the owners of ... Read More
Vehicle registration in France, recommended auto insurers in France.
How do i tell when my vehicle registration needs renewal? I assume I do this at the tax authority. Exhaustive explanation appreciated.Who are reliable auto insurers in France? Read More
Cluster flies by Frad the lad
Our attic is infested with cluster flies. I hoover them up every time we come.Any advice anyone please?
Hang fly paper or a bug zapper. Calk shut any gaps you can find. They are born outdoors and enter any gaps they can find. Read More
Nursing license by lindie55
Are there overseas nurses and or Americans here who work as a nurse in France? How did you process your license here? Thank you.
@lindie55 except for VERY specific situations, like U.S. military bases, I do not believe a Nursing license from a U.S. based nursing school is accepted in the E.U.U.S. military base nursing opportunities do come up.JonathanRetired Oregon R.N. Read More
Tracing French Pensions by RetiringRoy
Hi All,I worked in France from 1990-2005 before moving back to the UK where I am now based and facing retirement!I would like to ask if anyone can advise how I can trace my Pensions ( both State & Corporate) that are locked somewhere in the ...
Hello Maurice.Each EU country has a different Tax treaty with non-EU nations. France does not tax US citizens with a US pension. Malta and I believe lithuania have the same arrangement. I use https://www.hadtax.com/They specifically deal with US ... Read More
Planning a Solo move From US to South of France by gulruu94
Hello Fellow Brave Ones,Trying to arrange for my move to France. Alas, far too many unknowns slowing me down at this point. Therefore, to speed up the process, I am trying to find a reputable, reasonable, fair co/agency/individual to ...
@gulruu94? ?? ?? ?? ?I am not aware of any all-in-one service.Governmental agencies may or may not provide anything you might describe as assistance.I can recommend a tax agency depending upon your specific nationality and whether you have a ... Read More
Changing carte gris but no longer resident in france by Unchiu Bill
HiThere was a mistake on our carte gris 15 years ago.Vehicle Id number 1 character out.Bike is now in romania, having spent 15 years in a garage in the UK.We have a clear chain of custody showing the bike has been in our ownership since new.ANTS ...
@Unchiu BillI am new to France but can tell you this, calling the ANTS phone number is like yelling into the Grand Canyon. I never once have had a person answer the phone.Apparently in an effort to save money all driving services in France have been ... Read More
ANTES driving me insane. Advice re Exchange of license? by Sepharad
I have been trying to exchange my Portuguese Drivers license for a French one...for MONTHS. I have been sent to the National police, Local police, France Services, 2 different Mairies, the Prefecture and finally ANTS.I had all the forms, had a ...
@nicole8535We definitely are speaking different languages...even when we both are speaking French.My First application was with the grudging help of France services. My documents were posted by them directly to ANTS, who later said that the ... Read More
ANTES driving me insane. Advice re Exchange of license? by Sepharad
I have been trying to exchange my Portuguese Drivers license for a French one...for MONTHS. I have been sent to the National police, Local police, France Services, 2 different Mairies, the Prefecture and finally ANTS.I had all the forms, had a ...
They keep asking for me to MAIL a "signature page" and offer to send me another one.They insist the address is ON the page and then attach no page.All of my online forms have been filed and I have had no response.I have asked specifically for the ... Read More
ANTES driving me insane. Advice re Exchange of license? by Sepharad
I have been trying to exchange my Portuguese Drivers license for a French one...for MONTHS. I have been sent to the National police, Local police, France Services, 2 different Mairies, the Prefecture and finally ANTS.I had all the forms, had a ...
Sadly, there IS no such office. ALL requests must now been made through the ANTES online website.This is an attempt to save money on a national basis. Previously you submitted the documents at the local police station.I have had a native french ... Read More
ANTES driving me insane. Advice re Exchange of license?
I have been trying to exchange my Portuguese Drivers license for a French one...for MONTHS. I have been sent to the National police, Local police, France Services, 2 different Mairies, the Prefecture and finally ANTS.I had all the forms, had a ... Read More
American looking for tax help in Toulouse or Pau for individuals by France7890
I am an American and wanted to get assistance with my taxes (American/France). I found some recommendations at the "Americans in Toulouse" site but these recommendations are for businesses, not individuals. Could anyone recommend someone that ...
Jonathan HadidaHadtax specializes in Americans in France. I am using his firm currently, Danielle Ott is my preparer. He is located in Grenoble, I believe. We do everything online.https://www.hadtax.comJonathan WexlerToulouse Read More