Counting days is not enough. Discover the four criteria French tax authorities actually use to determine your tax residency, and why your 'foyer' matters more than the calendar.
A comprehensive guide to navigating local property taxes in France, focusing on the taxe foncière, the second-home taxe d'habitation, and your declaration obligations.
Beyond the purchase price, French owners face rule‑driven acquisition costs, annual local taxes and—if abroad—potential exposure on income and wealth. Here is what is mandatory, what varies locally and what depends on your circumstances, with checkpoints before you act.