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Thanks for the replies. I'll give it a go although 150 euros is probably more than the 2cv is worth.[:(]

Hi, I own a 1982 Citroen 2cv (right hand drive) which like me is currently resident in the UK. If and when I move permanently to France (hopefully within the next 12 months now having sold UK house) would I have any insurmountable problems importing said car back to it's former country of origin? Has anyone imported a car of a similar vintage successfully?   Thanks

[quote user="hastobe"] Nope - its exactly the same - we have an appointment next week (Thursday) to have a community marraige contract drawn up. Hastobe [/quote]       For the CU to be effective from an IHT standpoint and ensuring that the surviving spouse retains 100% of the assets, I understand that a clause d'attribution is necessary. You might want to ensure, if not already done, that this is included.    

Does France have any savings schemes that are Tax exempt in the same way that ISA's are in the UK? If so, is there any information on the web (or does anyone know) regarding annual amounts that can be invested/withdrawn tax free?   Thanks

Thanks Will for the prompt reply

If one has a 'bolt hole' in the UK and allows free use of the property by a son, do the French tax authorities assume a notional rental income from the property even if there is none?   Thanks in advance for any replies  

Leslauriers, just looked at the IT figure again and question whether the 1469 euros would be 'per part'  ie x2?

Thanks for the replies. The question was primarily around whether the quintessential French rural idyll was a thing of the past or whether contributors had experienced similar problems to those that have crept into village life in the UK in recent years - burglary,speeding cars,inconsiderate neighbours etc etc. From a distance, rural France still appears to have some of the qualities that rural England had 50 years ago and whilst I appreciate that generalisations are only as valid as the worst case scenario, for one considering the move from the UK, it is useful for comparison purposes to calculate the odds of finishing up with similar problems to those that one has just left behind.   Thanks

Thanks everyone foir the responses. At around 5-6k euros tax and social/health charges that seems to be not unreasonable.  Regarding the position between E106 and E121, the charge for basic health cover would, I assume be the minumum required for a couple and that one would need to top this up either with additional private cover or with additional charges at point of use? Also, do the social charges cease once state retirement age is reached and does one accrue a French state pension as a result of contributions made into the system in addition to the UK state pension?   Thanks again

Is there a French equivalent of the British anti-social behaviour order? Do contributors to this forum think there is a need for this in France? Have people encountered anti social behaviour in France? I ask as I have picked up a couple of stories on this forum regarding nuisance neighbours and wondered if it is isolated instances or whether France is becoming more like Britain in this respect.

I could probably find some sort of answer to this question by research but......if anyone can give an answer from personal experience, I would be grateful. On an single income from a company pension of 20k euros pa and with a joint investment income of around 10k euros per annum, what would the approximate french tax bill/social security bill be for a married couple in their 50's? Any replies appreciated. Thanks.  

Hi, I've read with interest the postings on this MB regarding inheritance and in particular the situation of the surviving spouse. We are considering France as a retirement destination but have heard all sorts of stories regarding 'forced' sales of houses to pay off relatives and children following death of one partner. Following postings on the 'CU' (which seems to remove this problem), does anyone have an answer (or a suggested information source) related to the following: If a CU is adopted to cover all assets of the marriage and one is resident in France then upon the death of one partner is the surviving partner free to sell the French property and do with the proceeds as he/she sees fit? or at this point, would the proceeds of sale have to be shared amongst dependant children and IHT become payable? There are no previous marriages that need to be factored into the situation. Any comments gratefully received.Thanks