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Tax law

Double tax treaty (DTT)

Definition : Double Tax Treaty (DTT) between France and another state (120+ in France)

  • By Fabrice DELOUIS
  • On July 7, 2015
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Tax law

Impatriates Tax Regime

Definition : Foreign national employee, company director or independent worker who have a temporary professional activity in France

  • By Fabrice DELOUIS
  • On June 22, 2015
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Tax law

Video game development tax credit

This favorable tax regime applies to all video games that : Have a development cost of at least EUR 100,000 Are meant to be marketed to the public

  • By Fabrice DELOUIS
  • On May 26, 2015
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Tax law

Research tax credit (RTC)

A measure in favor of research and development activities (R&D) The RTC is annual, regardless of the date on which the financial year ends   The RTC rate is : 30 % on research expenses not exceeding 100 million euros (or 50% in oversea departments) 5 % on research expenses exceeding 100 million euros   Purpose of […]

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On May 20, 2015
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Tax law

Fiscal fraud : new online examples of tax schemes

In order to inform tax payers and to better prevent fiscal fraud, the French Tax Administration (Direction Générale des Finances Publiques) hast just put up on its website a new page dedicated to fiscal control and the fight against fraud.

  • By Fabrice DELOUIS
  • On February 19, 2015
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Corporate law

Doing business in france – simplified stock company

Foreign corporations or individuals that intend to expand their activities to France should, at first, decide what business type is best suited to their objectives.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On February 10, 2015
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Tax law

Taxation of french management packages: capital gain or salary? be careful!

The Conseil d’Etat (French Council of State) confirms the reclassification of the capital gain as part of a French Package Management in wages.

  • By Fabrice DELOUIS
  • On January 26, 2015
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Corporate law

Joint venture in france: “sas” legal form may be a good option

A contractual joint venture is often only a first step and a vehicle for future expansion. In France, co-operation within the framework of a joint venture can be organized in three different ways.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On January 26, 2015
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Intellectual property and new technologies

French tv licensing (transmission via cable and satellite)

Delcade Law Firm has acquired a solid experience in French TV licensing and French TV media law.

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On November 11, 2014
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Corporate law

French subsidiary vs french branch & french liaison office

The most common options for foreign companies establishing a business presence in France are: Setting up a Liaison Office in France (bureau de liaison). Incorporating a French Subsidiary (filiale). Setting up a local French Branch (succursale).

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On November 5, 2014
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Corporate law

Conflicts with a french shareholder: how to escape a joint venture

Generally, French joint ventures with a foreign shareholder are secured with deadlock resolution mechanisms. A number of methods are considered in order to break deadlocks of varying degrees, including:

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On September 17, 2014
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Corporate law

French corporate lawyer: a required business partner

In selecting French corporate lawyers, multinationals doing deals or operating in France seek to maximize : Expertise;Efficiency;Quality of work product

  • By Benoît LAFOURCADE
  • On July 27, 2014
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