French Tax Compliance and Audit Support for Foreigners in Nice and the South of France

CM-Tax law firm provides advisory and assistance services to both resident and non-resident individuals, as well as to French and international companies and non-profit organizations. The firm also supports clients during tax audits and disputes with the French tax authorities.Based in Lyon and Marseille but operating throughout France, CM-Tax's team of English-speaking French tax advisors offers comprehensive guidance on all aspects of French tax law, including tax advice and litigation.

Services for Individuals

CM-Tax advises both French and foreign clients on their tax obligations and various matters such as:

• Buying or selling businesses in France, including capital gains and holding companies
• Business succession planning
• Relocating to or from France
• Applying French tax rules to foreign structures like trusts and fiduciaries
• Taxation of non-residents
• Real estate taxation, including capital gains, registration fees, and sales of SCI shares
• Asset transfers and reorganizations in France, following a detailed asset study
• Declaring income earned in France and abroad, including income tax and real estate wealth tax
• Implementing double taxation treaties

Services for Businesses

CM-Tax offers specialized tax advice for businesses, including:

• Business restructuring, such as mergers and acquisitions
• Taxation of inter-company transactions like dividends and management fees
• Tax consolidation strategies
• Guidance on specific tax regimes
• Due diligence and tax compliance audits
• Application of double taxation treaties

Tax Audits and Litigation

The firm's team assists French and international clients during tax audits and disputes, providing support at every stage, including:

• Assistance during tax audits
• Responding to adjustment proposals
• Negotiating with French tax authorities
• Representation before tax commissions
• Handling pre-litigation and litigation claims
• Assistance in court proceedings