Spain and France Accountants blog
Tax updates for Spain and France
2017 income tax rates in France, for income earned in the year 2016
- January 17, 2026
The French tax rates for the year 2017 have now been published. There are no major changes, with the new tax bands as follows.
…Spain Accountants- our new payroll service
- January 17, 2026
We are happy to announce that we are now offering a payroll service for Spanish companies and Spanish branch offices of foreign companies.
…Registering as an Intracommunity Operator in Spain – VIES
- January 17, 2026
In many European countries, there is no distinction between the procedures for registering for local VAT, and registering on the European Union list of Intracommunity Operators, knows as VIES (VAT Information Exchange system).
…Social Charges- Revenge of the Sith
- January 17, 2026
Our clients are now receiving their 2016 tax assessments (Avis d´Impôt) for the tax year 2015 and these unfortunately confirm what we had expected from the communications issued by the French Tax Authorities- that Social…
2015-16 French tax returns- the Tax Office has released the filing dates.
- January 17, 2026
The Tax Office has just release the filing deadlines for the income tax returns for the tax year 2015 (Déclaration des Revenus), as follows. For further details on our services for the preparation and filing…
2015-16 French tax return release dates- update
- January 17, 2026
Here´s an update direct from the French government public information website https://www.service-public.fr : The online filing system will open “during April”, without being specific on the exact date.
…French tax- the forms explained
- January 17, 2026
Here´s a brief overview of the various tax forms in France. For further information and assistance with the preparation and filing of French tax returns, please visit our website.
…The Empire Strikes Back- Social Charges to be reintroduced for non-residents !
- January 17, 2026
This is not going to be welcome news for non-resident owners of French property who have rental income, or more specifically those who make a profit. Social Charges, which are known as Contributions Sociales or…
Modelo 720- Declaration of Foreign Assets- technical details
- January 17, 2026
Further to our general blog post of earlier today, here is some more technical guidance on the return.
…Modelo 720- Declaration of foreign assets – update
- January 17, 2026
We have already reached the third year that Modelo 720, the declaration of foreign assets, has been with us. Judging by the lack on any further information posted on the website of the Agencia Tributaria…