French Riviera Realty provides comprehensive assistance with matters relating to the purchase and ownership of property, taxation, company formation and administration, as well as immigration procedures in France and Monaco.
Each situation is assessed individually, taking into account the client’s objectives, asset ownership structure, tax residency and family circumstances.
Property Purchase and Choosing an Ownership Structure
Property in France may be acquired directly by an individual or through a civil property company, in particular a Société Civile Immobilière (SCI).
The appropriate structure depends on the client’s family circumstances, financing arrangements, plans for transferring assets and individual tax situation.
An SCI can be a useful structure for joint property ownership, management of family assets and the transfer of shares between family members. The most appropriate structure is determined individually according to the client’s objectives.
Our team works alongside specialist lawyers, notaries and tax advisers to help clients select an appropriate transaction structure and review the relevant documentation before signing.
Comprehensive Legal Assistance
- Purchase structure — comparison of purchasing property personally or through a company, assessment of tax and inheritance implications, and advice regarding transaction financing.
- Property transactions — assistance from the initial review of the property and preliminary agreement through to signing the final deed of sale before a notary.
- Taxation — guidance on French taxation and tax declarations, French property wealth tax — IFI (Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière) — taxation of rental income, gifts, inheritance and transfers of shares.
- New developments and construction — legal aspects of purchasing newly built property, payment schedules, acquisition of land and matters relating to planning and building permits.
- Companies and business — establishment and ongoing administration of civil and commercial companies in France and Monaco, in coordination with lawyers and accountants.
- Residence permits and relocation — preparation of application files and assistance with the appropriate immigration route, taking into account the client’s personal, professional and financial circumstances.
Assistance After Completion
Where required, French Riviera Realty coordinates ongoing support after the transaction, including communication with accountants and lawyers, preparation of corporate and tax documentation, rental-related matters and the ongoing administration of companies.
Why French Riviera Realty
- A single point of coordination for property, legal, tax and administrative matters;
- Cooperation with specialist French and Monegasque lawyers, notaries, tax advisers and accountants;
- An individual approach to ownership structures and the family and international aspects of each transaction;
- Russian-speaking assistance throughout all key stages of the process.
Please note: The information provided is for general guidance only and does not constitute individual legal or tax advice. Legislation, administrative practices and documentary requirements may change.
French Riviera Realty
Legal and Administrative Assistance on the French Riviera
