Want To Retire in France From The USA? Watch This First - Visa Tips, Healthcare, Tax Advice

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📞 Book a FREE chat with us to explore your options about moving to France: https://bit.ly/4nIaUcZ 💼 Prefer a 1-to-1 consultation with our Founder, Richard? The €90 fee is fully refunded when you move forward with any service. 👉 https://bit.ly/3TdNhLi Thinking of moving and retiring in France? These are the visa rules, taxes, healthcare and social charges explained. 🇫🇷 See how we make moving to France easy: https://bit.ly/44iFGQA Visit Géraud’s site French Tax Online for expert tax advice: https://bit.ly/4l39Zlm Visit Geraud’s YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@UC1ftvwuUxqgEVqHTw22D53A With so many Americans and expats choosing to retire in France, this is what you really need to know before making the move. In this episode, Richard Hammond, founder of French Connections HCB, sits down with Géraud Nayral, Chartered Accountant and founder of French Tax Online, to unpack the biggest financial and legal questions around moving to France as a retiree. From visas and long-stay residency permits to tax treaties, inheritance rules, and social charges like the PUMa (Protection Universelle Maladie) the universal health coverage system, this is essential viewing if you’re planning a permanent move or even just exploring the idea of retiring in France. Géraud brings decades of tax expertise and deep knowledge of the French system to help you avoid the common (and costly) mistakes many expats make. Géraud’s is one of only ten companies that are accredited by French Ministry of Finance to calculate capital gains tax on the sale of non-residents’ overseas properties. Whether you’re wondering how long you can stay in France, how taxes work for retirees, or if you should rent or buy a property, this conversation covers the most common questions everyone asks - we hope it's helpful! What You’ll Learn in This Video: How long you can stay in France without a visa What visa you need for retirement—and why over 65s don’t need a language test How your pension is taxed (and why you shouldn't just Google it) Why France’s healthcare may be cheaper and better than the USA What Americans working remotely from France should know The truth about the PUMa social charge—most people don’t even know it exists How the cost of living compares to other countries Renting vs buying: what should you do in your first year? CHAPTERS 0:00 Moving to France 0:43 Why do people choose to retire in France? 1:21 France is not just Paris 2:04 How to stay over 90 days in France: visas, residency, language 3:00 Taxes for retirees from the USA, UK & abroad 4:13 Inheritance tax explained 4:30 Taxes while living in France, while working remotely 5:17 Healthcare in France vs USA, social charges 6:03 French CSR and PUMa social charges explained 7:25 Cost of living: France vs USA/UK 9:12 What to expect in the first 90 days when you move to France 10:07 Renting vs buying in France 11:58 Final thoughts: Is France the best place to retire? 👋 Thinking of moving to France? From a one-off solution to a full-service package. We’ve helped thousands of clients successfully settle in France. Everybody’s story is different, so our relocation services are tailored to your specific needs. From applying for a visa to setting up a business or renovating a property, our expert team can handle it all. https://bit.ly/4lextDZ -- 👉Watch Next: Why This American Couple Moved to France at 70 | Life After Starting Over: https://youtu.be/oU4Bzdwewto Ready to Retire or Move to France from the USA? Steps to Make It Happen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vhDMC-Njk0 Find French Connections HCB on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenchconnectionsHCB/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FrenchConnectionsHCB/ Thank you for watching! 🌟 #MovingToFrance #LifeInFrance #AmericanExpat #RetireInFrance #AffordableLiving #FranceRelocation #FrenchConnectionsHCB #RuralFrance #ExpatStories #SimpleLifeFrance