France Leads the Rich Countries Closest to Bankruptcy
Nagy Szabolcs
October 25, 2026
France came out closest to a debt crisis of the 43 rich economies that IMI compared, with Belgium and Italy next.
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French Finance Committee Votes to Extend Exit Tax to Crypto Holdings Above €800,000
Ahmad Abbas
October 11, 2026
The committee then rejected the bill’s revenue part; the measure needs a fresh vote on the Assembly floor, where debate opens October 13.
Frontrunner Le Pen Pledges to Scrap France’s Property Wealth Tax for a Levy on Financial Wealth
Moustafa Daly
October 9, 2026
Experts predict a change in who pays rather than a tax cut, and doubt it would keep wealthy French families from leaving.
French Tax Authority Confirms Two Data Thefts, 678,000 Income Records Exposed
Ahmad Abbas
August 17, 2026
The DGFiP cut off the June intruder at the time, then disclosed nothing until the file went up for sale six weeks later.
22 Countries Where Staying Away Too Long Can Cost You Your Citizenship
Moustafa Daly
August 11, 2026
In nine of them, the loss happens automatically, with no order issued and no notice served.
The Final Shakedown: 8 Countries That Tax You for Leaving
Nagy Szabolcs
March 16, 2026
Most people plan where to move. Few consider what their current country will charge them for leaving.
The US-France Tax Treaty’s Hidden Advantage for American Retirees
Ahmad Abbas
March 9, 2026
An American retiree in France can owe zero French income tax on her 401(k) and US dividends. Legally. Here’s how.
French Tax Official Sold Cryptocurrency Investor Data to Criminal Networks
Ahmad Abbas
January 10, 2026
Tax official exploited France’s system to sell crypto investor data including addresses and financial records.
17 Misconceptions About France’s Residency Framework and Its Investor Visa
Charlie Maggi
November 25, 2025
Charlie Maggi explains why France’s €300,000 investor visa remains Europe’s best-kept secret for global investors.
France’s Parliament Rejects Wealth Tax Proposals as Socialist Support Wavers
Ahmad Abbas
November 2, 2025
Socialist abstention killed citizenship tax by one vote. Lawmakers then rejected Zucman wealth tax.
French Lawmakers Adopt Measure For Citizenship-Based Taxation
Ahmad Abbas
October 23, 2025
The proposal would once again place high-earning French nationals in the sights of domestic taxation rules even after they leave the country.
France’s Revolving Door Prime Ministers Leave Zucman Wealth Tax in Limbo
Ahmad Abbas
October 10, 2025
France’s fifth PM in two years resigns after 26 days as cabinet draws fierce criticism. Wealth tax debate remains unresolved.
France’s Passeport Talent is the Best Alternative to EU Golden Visas
Partner Content
July 3, 2025
The Open World explains how Passeport Talent offers EU residency without the backlogs and baggage of Golden Visas.
Passport Potpourri: Kuwait Revocations, Cyprus Citizenship Backlog, “Lost Canadians,” and More
Ahmad Abbas
February 16, 2025
The latest updates in Passport Potpourri cover sweeping citizenship purges, stalled reforms, new residency hurdles, and more.
2024’s Biggest Investment Migration Cliffhangers
Ahmad Abbas
December 24, 2024
From Malta’s ECJ battle to Kuwait’s war on dual citizenship- 2024’s investment migration cliffhangers leave us guessing what’s next
French Finance Committee Adopts Bill Aiming to Introduce Citizenship-Based Taxation
Ahmad Abbas
October 20, 2024
The proposed law would track income, capital gains, dividends, and inheritance through a global tax credit system.
“Clients in a Panic State”: Deluge of Wealthy French Seek Relocation After Extreme Left’s Electoral Victory
Moustafa Daly
July 16, 2024
“French HNWIs would be naïve if they didn’t react,” comments Philippe May. The rich are “clearly preparing to exit,” says Bastien Trelcat.
Unsung IM Programs Part 2: France’s Talent Passport – Business Investor
Ahmad Abbas
January 1, 2022
France’s EUR 300,000 active investor visa offers a straightforward path to EU citizenship but only to those willing to live and pay tax there.
Press Release: French Nationality Best in World According to Quality of Nationality Index
Christian Henrik Nesheim
April 22, 2018
Press release via Henley & Partners France’s quality of nationality is the best in the world, according to the 3rd edition
French “angel investor visa” could be serious contender to Southern Europe’s golden visas
Christian Henrik Nesheim
July 2, 2017
A EUR 300,000 passive investment in a French startup will get applicants and their families a 4-year visa that can