f1steveuk Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 According to the Daily Mail, well no harbinger of doom, glooom and despondancy, some of us are about to be fined heavily for looking after ourselves.http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/mortgageshome/article-2158326/British-expats-France-face-shock-8-000-fine-declare-inheritance-trusts.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 First I've heard of it and the face of it quite concerning if SIPP's fall into the net.Quite why Brits should be held partially responsible for repaying the French national debt currently escapes me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgina Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I am still wondering if we will be fined for not having a breathaliser kit. Do you know anyone that has actually bought one as I don't, or didthat fall down the pan too after Sarkozy left.Very confusing all this legislation.Daily Mail, now they like to try make us hate the French don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I've got mine ready and waiting in the glove box and I only take the car to France twice a year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 [quote user="Russethouse"]I've got mine ready and waiting in the glove box and I only take the car to France twice a year... [/quote] I also picked up two.... Look in E Leclerc by the car polish section 1.37 Euros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1steveuk Posted June 14, 2012 Author Share Posted June 14, 2012 Breath tester, I have two in each car, because if you have one and use it, your instantly breaking the law. The cynic in me says that's a deliberate ploy to catch people out!As for the fines and declaration of trusts, it doesn't affect me, and the Daily Mail scare mongering, isn't new, but I bet it catches a few out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Depending on who you believe the fine for not having one is either €11 or €17.Since the fine will not be levied until November I fail to see the point of buying any now, why waste 6 months of the shelf life ?On top of that TBH I can't really see myself ever using one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 One of the reasons I got one was that for the past couple of years I have been the first response should my mother press her emergency alarm, if I have had a drink in the evening and the alarm monitoring company phone during the night it would be useful to know whether or not I can drive..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 I think that a few people are missing the point of this thread.It's not really about tiny fines for motoring offences, but massive taxes on trusts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinabee Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 If anyone is affected or worried about this - there is a very comprehensive report on it herehttp://www.antco.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/11-08_Offshore-Investment_n%C2%B0218.pdfand another that specifically mentions SIPPshttp://www.sykesanderson.com/Document_Library/new_tax_rules_French_trusts.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoss Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I always thought the investment ideas proposed by financial wizards at those meetings in posh hotels sounded a bit dodgy.Maybe the free lunches made me suspicious[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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