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French Social charges on UK pensions and investment income

By Amanda Johnson
This article is published on: 13th November 2015

I read online that there have been several changes to Social charges on UK pensions and investment income for British expats living in France. Is this true?

This question is very pertinent at the moment, as there have been changes and there is a time limitation on some of the possible reclamations. Therefore, prompt action is needed.

Since 27th July 2015, it has been ruled by the French Government under “Le Conseil d’Etat no. 333551” that if you are in receipt of a UK State Pension and an S1 Certificate, that the UK Government pays for your healthcare costs in France.

If this is the case (and there are some exceptions) then the French Government cannot charge you any social charges on these incomes.
They have also stated that you can reclaim any social charges paid on earnings in 2012 (2013 Avis d’Impot) and since this date. You will firstly need to check your 2013, 2014 and 2015 forms, detail any social charges paid and send a letter in French claiming this back from your local French tax office, referencing “Conseil d’Etat no. 333551”. I recommend you send this recorded delivery as timescales apply.

The deadline for 2013 reclaims is 31st December 2015 so it’s a good idea to get these sent off as soon as possible and, as your application may be the first your local tax office has received, be prepared to have to follow up your letter with a personal visit.

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