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My family is moving to France from Canada in October.  It does not appear that we will be covered by the French Health system and will most likely need to obtain private health insurance. Could anyonme let me know if we are required to obtain this insurance before we arrive in France or can we wait until after we arrive and rely on travel insurance in the interim.  Also, any recomendations on the best private health care providers would be appreciated.

are you still there? we are moving to Les rousses in October.

Thanks so much for the information.  I do have a couple of questions about this solution, who handles the French payroll charges for your company, and how much do you estimate they will be?  I have heard that they are extremely high in France.

To AnOther.  Do you have any idea what kind of business entity would be required to allow me to essentially email and phone existing and potential Canadian clients from France? 

Hi Sweet 17.  Thanks for the link.  No relation but interesting to know how their situation turned out. 

Thanks for the advice.  I am not sure I undertand why your situation is so different to mine.  From France's perspective, we are both resident in France but presumably contracted and paid by an overseas employer for work performed overseas.  Is your situation different because you are not physically present in France when you perform your work in the UK whereas I would be when I perform my work in Canada?

I still hope to participate in Canada's successful economy by continuing to operate my business there.  Just hope to enjoy the fruits of my labour closer to other family and in a less hostile climate!

what kind of entity would I need to establish to allow me to legally operate my business in Canada from France?

Is that necessary?  We would be residing in France, but the company is incorporated in Canada.  I am simply providing management services to the company in return for a management fee.  There will be withholding taxes on that fee and any dividends which are declared in Canada which should be offset against French taxes, however, I don't understand why I would be required to set up a business entity in France simply to continue doing what I do remotely. Is that a requirement for UK nationals, of which I understand many work in England while residing in France?

My family are planning to move to France from Canada. We hold British passports as well as Canadian.  Our main source of income will be from a company which we own and will remain operational in Canada.  I will be able to accomplish much of the work I do remotely in France plus periodic visits to Canada.  However, for the purposes of health insurance, I am not clear at all whether or not I need to take out private insurance or whether I can opt in to the French system. Can anyone help me with this question?