Plus value taxe = capital gains tax

In some case you may be liable for plus value taxe when you sell your property in France. Remember, if you have to pay capital gains tax it means you made money so it's not all bad news

You really need to talk with a notaire about whether or not you're going to be liabale and to find out what documentation you'll need in order to reduce the tax payable. There may also be tax implications in your own country.

In general if you're a fiscal resident of France, meaning you file your taxes here, and the house is your primary residence, and you've owned it for more than a year then you are not liable for plus value tax.

Otherwise you are.

The tax rates on the capital gain are:

• French residents - 16% plus social charges
• Residents of the European Union - 16%
• All others - 33.33%

There's a formula to reduce the taxable portion, talk to your notaire and they will explain it.

Make sure you attend to everything necessary when selling your property in France.