6 essential articles for life in France
When you should set up as self employed in France, the order for filing French and US tax forms, rules on trimming hedges, pharmacy facts, a hiking hotspot countdown, and your adopted gastronomic country’s favourite foods – here are the latest must-read articles for life in France.
In France, if you want a side hustle, then there’s a very high chance you will need to either register as a business or set yourself up as ‘self-employed’. Here are some common situations you might need to do so.
Tutoring, Etsy and Airbnb: When do I need to register as self-employed in France?
Tax season is around the corner, and Americans in France may be wondering which they should file first – their US return or the French tax declaration. Here is what the experts say.
Should you file your French tax return before your US one?
Printemps in France has, very officially, sprung. We’ve passed the dates for meteorological Spring, astronomical Spring, and phenological Spring … and the clocks have gone forward.
There’s no escaping the impending arrival of summer. But if you have a hedge in your garden in France, local rules may mean that you have missed an early deadline for trimming it this year.
EXPLAINED: The rules for cutting your hedge in France
Pharmacies in France do all the things you would expect, such as dealing with prescriptions and dispensing medicines. They also, as in many other countries, sell make-up, skincare products, sunscreen and baby items. But there are some extra items and services in French pharmacies that often come as a surprise to foreigners.
9 surprising things about French pharmacies
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France has a stunning array of natural landscapes, from mountains, to forests, via lakes, rivers and beaches. As the flowers begin to bloom and the mercury rises, here is our pick of some of the best hiking destinations to visit in spring.
Nine French hiking destinations that are perfect for spring
If you’re at a loss for how to narrow down the best French dishes, the French public might be able to help you. Here are France’s favourite traditional dishes, and culinary regions, to taste and visit, plus some tips on finding a reliable restaurant.
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