Pensions in France
Hundreds of Brits choose to retire to France each year thanks to the sunny climate and impressive healthcare system.
But many are left with concerns about their pensions and what kind of affect the move will have on the money they receive during retirement.
For most people who retire and become French tax residents, their pension will be taxed according to the French progressive scale rates of income tax, which can range from 0 per cent to 40 per cent.
As well as income tax, those living in France also pay a social charge of 7.1 per cent on their …
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