Information & News
Stay informed about Avacore's latest developments and updates.
Franco-Swiss Estates: Understanding and Anticipating Double Taxation Risks
Avacore Wealth Planning contributed to the chapter on Franco-Swiss aspects of the Practical Guide to Estates (Swiss law), edited by Pierre Novello. This reference work provides an in-depth analysis of the civil and tax issues specific to international estates, particularly…
Franco-Swiss Inheritance: Securing Matrimonial Regimes, Inheritance Law, and Taxation
Inheritance cases involving France and Switzerland raise complex issues of private international law, civil law, and wealth taxation. When a couple resides in Switzerland while holding real estate assets and financial assets on both sides of the border, estate settlement…
Acquiring and renting a second home in France as a Swiss resident: legal, tax, and succession framework
Many Swiss residents wish to acquire a second home in France, particularly in the Alps, on the coast, or in resort areas. This transaction, seemingly straightforward, quickly raises questions of estate law, real estate taxation, matrimonial regime, international succession, and…
French-Swiss Successions for French Residents: Legal and Tax Aspects
Managing a French-Swiss succession represents a major challenge for families residing in France while holding assets in Switzerland. The diversity of applicable rules regarding marital property regimes, international succession law, and inheritance taxation requires a rigorous and forward-looking approach. This…
Inheritance in Monaco: Applicable Law, Forced Heirship, Surviving Spouse, and International Taxation
Inheritance in Monaco is an essential subject for families and entrepreneurs with international assets. The Principality attracts residents with strong family and economic ties to France and Italy, as well as financial hubs like Switzerland. In this context, transferring assets…
Gifts and Inheritance Between France and Switzerland: Understanding and Anticipating the Risks of Double Taxation
Wealth transfers involving France and Switzerland constitute a sensitive area. In the absence of a bilateral convention on gifts and inheritance, certain situations may lead to extremely high levels of taxation, sometimes exceeding the actual value of the assets transferred.…
Investing in Mauritius: high-end real estate, international relocation, and an attractive tax framework
Mauritius is now establishing itself as a strategic destination for international families, mobile entrepreneurs, and investors seeking a balance between quality of life, legal certainty, and real estate opportunities. Long associated with a holiday-home market, Mauritius now attracts a more…
Franco-Senegalese estate planning: securing the civil and tax aspects
This Avacor webinar is devoted to Franco-Senegalese estate planning, a topic that is still poorly documented but essential for families with wealth interests between France and Senegal. The analysis is conducted through a practical case study and is intended for…
Transfer of Tax Residence from France to Andorra: Legal Framework, Taxation and Succession Issues
Andorra is increasingly attracting French taxpayers seeking a secure living environment, transparent taxation and a dynamic economic climate. However, a relocation project can never be reduced to a simple comparison of tax rates. It requires a comprehensive analysis integrating immigration…
Exit Tax and transfer of tax residence outside France
Transferring your tax residence outside France is a major wealth-planning decision. When a taxpayer holds significant shareholdings in companies, this departure may trigger the application of the Exit Tax, provided for under Article 167 bis of the French General Tax…
Undeclared foreign real estate in France: automatic exchange and voluntary disclosure
For a long time, the holding of real estate abroad by French tax residents was a blind spot in international tax cooperation. Unlike bank accounts, real estate largely fell outside automatic exchange mechanisms, making audits more difficult and detection more…
Taxation of Franco-Mauritian Gifts and Inheritances
Wealth-related matters between France and Mauritius are common, particularly in the context of expatriation, real estate investment, or estate planning. However, the tax framework for gifts and inheritances is often poorly understood. In the absence of a specific tax treaty…