Income Tax for Pilots in France?
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Just before I reply to all the ladies who want me in their...club, allow me to reply to the orginal post.
If you are employed by a UK company in the UK, there is a way to claim your tax back from the Uk tax office.
You can do that if you spend more less than 90 days here. Actually, it is 90 x 24 hours.
Long haul commuters can do that easily but it is probably more difficult for someone on short haul. Not completely sure of my figure anymore but for someone in the 25% tax bracket, this rate will be reduced to about 5%, which the way I understand it is to cover for National Insurance.
Of course once in France you do not have to pay any other tax on your income so between the lower cost of life there and major tax saving, this is a huge bargain. A bit surprising but legal. Question is how long before the rule change, perhaps until the UK joins the EU (No!!!)
).
In order to apply for this scheme I think you need to talk to Inland Revenue in Bootle. They will send a form and ask you for quite a lot of patience because the all process can take up to 2 years. The good news is that it is retro-active so you will get a nice
big check. Some sort of windfall 
.
To enjoy the French medical system, it is also quite straight forward as you only need to apply for a E106 form.
Defintely worth doing it if you can.
If you are employed by a UK company in the UK, there is a way to claim your tax back from the Uk tax office.
You can do that if you spend more less than 90 days here. Actually, it is 90 x 24 hours.
Long haul commuters can do that easily but it is probably more difficult for someone on short haul. Not completely sure of my figure anymore but for someone in the 25% tax bracket, this rate will be reduced to about 5%, which the way I understand it is to cover for National Insurance.
Of course once in France you do not have to pay any other tax on your income so between the lower cost of life there and major tax saving, this is a huge bargain. A bit surprising but legal. Question is how long before the rule change, perhaps until the UK joins the EU (No!!!)
).In order to apply for this scheme I think you need to talk to Inland Revenue in Bootle. They will send a form and ask you for quite a lot of patience because the all process can take up to 2 years. The good news is that it is retro-active so you will get a nice
big check. Some sort of windfall .To enjoy the French medical system, it is also quite straight forward as you only need to apply for a E106 form.
Defintely worth doing it if you can.
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Very true Porco but we are not talking about tax free salary or offshore account. This is perfectly legal although the process take rather a long time. As far as the employee/the UK Inland Revenue/French revenue are concerned, income taxes are paid in the UK. Most if not all the commuters working for BA and who live in France have applied to this scheme.
Here no one is hiding his income from officials and a UK Tax form is filled in every year and sent off with a "flight Schedule" attached. A flight schedule is a break down of your time spent in the UK, in France and spent abroad whilst working. On request you also have to supply proof of travel to/from France. My ex always kept her boarding passes but was never asked to show them by the Revenue office. This was about two years ago and they may have thoughen up any control as many people may have abused such privilege but don't quote me on that one.
As I said nothing to do with tax free areas, offshore account or expat contracts. Just a perfectly legal offered by the UK tax office.
Bye for now (in Leeds doing an MCC
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Here no one is hiding his income from officials and a UK Tax form is filled in every year and sent off with a "flight Schedule" attached. A flight schedule is a break down of your time spent in the UK, in France and spent abroad whilst working. On request you also have to supply proof of travel to/from France. My ex always kept her boarding passes but was never asked to show them by the Revenue office. This was about two years ago and they may have thoughen up any control as many people may have abused such privilege but don't quote me on that one.
As I said nothing to do with tax free areas, offshore account or expat contracts. Just a perfectly legal offered by the UK tax office.
Bye for now (in Leeds doing an MCC
)
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AMEX, thanks for the reply to my query.
I am not a UK citizen, but from scandinavia and planning to live in France.
Regarding the health insurance part, where would one acquire the form you mentioned?
Hope you enjoy the MCC!
I am not a UK citizen, but from scandinavia and planning to live in France.
Regarding the health insurance part, where would one acquire the form you mentioned?
Hope you enjoy the MCC!
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Hi MAR10.
I am not sure about Scandinavia but I am sure you have an equivalent somewhere. I suppose you will need to talk to your social services about it. For those in the UK, the form is called E106 and can be requested to: 01912 259 824
Takes between 2 to 3 weeks to get it.
Once you have it, go to the French social services where you will be residing and ask for the "Departement International".
Cheers
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I am not sure about Scandinavia but I am sure you have an equivalent somewhere. I suppose you will need to talk to your social services about it. For those in the UK, the form is called E106 and can be requested to: 01912 259 824
Takes between 2 to 3 weeks to get it.
Once you have it, go to the French social services where you will be residing and ask for the "Departement International".
Cheers
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MAR10
To answer your question about French tax for aircrew, I suggest you get in touch with the French Airline Pilot union (SNPL). There is very interesting and advantageous condition for pilots regarding income tax. Actually if you know all the deduction you can apply to your income, France is probably the best country to live in for aircrew and tax purposes.
To answer your question about French tax for aircrew, I suggest you get in touch with the French Airline Pilot union (SNPL). There is very interesting and advantageous condition for pilots regarding income tax. Actually if you know all the deduction you can apply to your income, France is probably the best country to live in for aircrew and tax purposes.
