French Administration

New Topic

85 topics

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

Posting Photos on the forum

Last post by Hotrodder « Fri May 12, 2023 9:34 am
Posted in Welcome and Forum User Guides.
Replies: 25
by Char » Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:28 pm » in Welcome and Forum User Guides.
1

2

3
There are two ways you can add a photo to your posts.

To upload a photo via the attachments option you simply click on the attachments tab with you...
25 Replies

761224 Views

Last post by Hotrodder
Fri May 12, 2023 9:34 am

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Another Data Breach of Social Security Data

Last post by Blaze « Wed May 27, 2026 10:15 am
Replies: 4
by DaveW » Tue May 26, 2026 7:04 pm

Apparently there has been another hack of the social security data via a third party. I have already received mail requesting to update my carte...

4 Replies

297 Views

Last post by Blaze
Wed May 27, 2026 10:15 am
Alternative supplier?

Last post by Spectrum « Fri May 22, 2026 10:08 am
Replies: 2
by Spectrum » Thu May 21, 2026 1:50 pm

Hi we have been with Engie for many years we have various maintenance contracts with them, they are serious letting use down now ie waiting four...

2 Replies

588 Views

Last post by Spectrum
Fri May 22, 2026 10:08 am
Declaration Prealable

Last post by Spectrum « Wed Apr 08, 2026 8:32 am
Replies: 2
by Spectrum » Tue Apr 07, 2026 1:20 pm

I thought for a simple lean-to, 6x3 so under 20 sqmt, barby area, sitting etc, four wood posts and wood framed roof covered in insulated aluminium...

2 Replies

2655 Views

Last post by Spectrum
Wed Apr 08, 2026 8:32 am
Uk to French driving licence

Last post by Loup-garou « Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:37 am
Replies: 3
by Spectrum » Thu Feb 19, 2026 1:18 pm

My UK licence expires in June of this year so after looking on line for help old FE webpage the pages are laid out differently as shown but same...

3 Replies

2279 Views

Last post by Loup-garou
Fri Feb 20, 2026 9:37 am
Renewing article 52 cartes de sejour

Last post by Blaze « Thu Feb 05, 2026 12:06 pm
Replies: 7
by Headers » Thu Feb 05, 2026 7:20 am

I’ve just read an article in France 3 about renewing cartes de sejour.
Many Brits will have 5 year cards that start needing renewal this year....

7 Replies

2678 Views

Last post by Blaze
Thu Feb 05, 2026 12:06 pm
Employing a cleaner

Last post by MAD87 « Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:01 am
Replies: 6
by manonthemoon2 » Tue Jan 27, 2026 8:53 pm

I met with a lady today for some weekly cleaning jobs, 2 hours a week.

She wants to be paid €18 an hour with the CESU scheme.

I've opened an URSSAF...

6 Replies

3105 Views

Last post by MAD87
Sat Jan 31, 2026 8:01 am
Applying for a French Passport

Last post by MAD87 « Thu Jan 29, 2026 2:05 pm
Replies: 4
by Headers » Tue Jan 27, 2026 7:34 am

I have had to help my neighbour this week with a French admin project.
She needs a passport. She has no computer and her phone line is terrible.
To...

4 Replies

2677 Views

Last post by MAD87
Thu Jan 29, 2026 2:05 pm
Importing PDF bank statement information into financial programs

Last post by elsie « Mon Jan 19, 2026 11:08 am

by elsie » Mon Jan 19, 2026 11:08 am

Last year I wrote about problems I was having importing Boursorama/BoursoBank into MSMoney. The problems still remains for the current bank account...

0 Replies

2943 Views

Last post by elsie
Mon Jan 19, 2026 11:08 am
Claiming reimbursement after taking someone to hospital..

Last post by Bayleaf « Thu Oct 30, 2025 8:23 pm
Replies: 2
by Bayleaf » Thu Oct 30, 2025 5:50 pm

Wasn't quite sure how to word the title! :lol:

If someone has an appointment at a hospital, which may mean they're unable to drive, they can get a...

2 Replies

5369 Views

Last post by Bayleaf
Thu Oct 30, 2025 8:23 pm
Waiting time for Probate after a death

Last post by Bayleaf « Wed Oct 22, 2025 2:44 pm
Replies: 6
by Bayleaf » Wed Oct 22, 2025 10:29 am

Does anyone know the average time for a, supposedly simple, succession after someone's death? 500€ was spent on a married couple's Will, many years...

6 Replies

4312 Views

Last post by Bayleaf
Wed Oct 22, 2025 2:44 pm
Lettre de réclamation

Last post by Polly « Sun Oct 19, 2025 10:58 am
Replies: 12
by Headers » Fri Oct 17, 2025 11:39 am
1

2
I have today written one of these to my Mairie.
The new contractors for fauchage have managed to munch through 15 metres of my fencing.
Not a word of...
12 Replies

6463 Views

Last post by Polly
Sun Oct 19, 2025 10:58 am
Cheque d'énergie.....

Last post by hughnique « Thu Oct 16, 2025 5:21 pm
Replies: 1
by glazedallover » Thu Oct 16, 2025 4:34 pm

Out of the blue I have been notified that I am due to receive one for 2025. I haven't been eligible for these last few years , as once I turned 66...

1 Replies

3689 Views

Last post by hughnique
Thu Oct 16, 2025 5:21 pm
Insulating your walls with a government subsidy?

Last post by RobertArthur « Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:40 pm

by RobertArthur » Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:40 pm

Are you thinking of insulating your walls or installing a wood-fired boiler? Don't delay. The MaPrimeRénov’ government subsidy for these two types of...

0 Replies

4044 Views

Last post by RobertArthur
Sun Oct 12, 2025 1:40 pm
Latest PM resigns

Last post by MAD87 « Sat Oct 11, 2025 9:24 am
Replies: 12
by MAD87 » Mon Oct 06, 2025 4:10 pm
1

2
Poor young Séb! They (the self-serving politicians) didn't give him a chance. Last night he announced his cabinet, this morning he slammed the door...
12 Replies

6422 Views

Last post by MAD87
Sat Oct 11, 2025 9:24 am
Taxe Foncières bills 2025

Last post by curtis « Mon Sep 01, 2025 2:51 pm
Replies: 8
by Headers » Thu Aug 28, 2025 2:49 pm

They are available online.
I continue to be annoyed about the level of cost for ordures ménagères that I pay considering I now have to take my...

8 Replies

11329 Views

Last post by curtis
Mon Sep 01, 2025 2:51 pm
Can't understand the tax form

Last post by Sparkle « Wed Jul 30, 2025 3:51 pm
Replies: 5
by manonthemoon2 » Mon Jul 28, 2025 11:42 am

I'm declarent 2 yet it seems the figures for me are higher than my husband, who is the breadwinner.

I only receive my UK state pension. Can anyone...

5 Replies

5039 Views

Last post by Sparkle
Wed Jul 30, 2025 3:51 pm
Recycling clothes and household linen

Last post by ajm « Tue Jul 22, 2025 12:12 pm
Replies: 11
by Headers » Mon Jul 21, 2025 3:23 pm
1

2
We have received an email from an our mairie saying that the relais system for recycling clothes, linen and shoes has been suspended with immediate...
11 Replies

8945 Views

Last post by ajm
Tue Jul 22, 2025 12:12 pm
Boursobank - terrible service

Last post by elsie « Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:09 am
Replies: 3
by elsie » Thu Jun 19, 2025 6:48 pm

In the past I've recommended Boursobank (previously Boursorama) as an online bank as I had been very happy with it. But now I'm getting very...

3 Replies

8409 Views

Last post by elsie
Sun Jun 22, 2025 10:09 am
Failure to show cds at immigration.

Last post by L Austin France « Sat May 31, 2025 9:52 am
Replies: 23
by widge » Fri May 23, 2025 11:04 am
1

2

3
Hi,
Yesterday we flew to Guadeloupe from Toulouse via Charles de Gaulle, this shouldn't be an issue as both are internal flights. But we booked...
23 Replies

15035 Views

Last post by L Austin France
Sat May 31, 2025 9:52 am
2025 tax declarative of situation?

Last post by Nomoss « Sun May 11, 2025 3:14 pm
Replies: 1
by manonthemoon2 » Sun May 11, 2025 12:47 pm

Happy Sunday everyone.

I've just printed off the form avis de situation and have some queries which I hope someone can explain.

On my section as...

1 Replies

5967 Views

Last post by Nomoss
Sun May 11, 2025 3:14 pm
2025 Tax Return - What am I doing wrong ?!

Last post by Nomoss « Thu May 08, 2025 12:01 am
Replies: 8
by Nomoss » Tue May 06, 2025 8:00 pm

I have been making returns here for 22 years, never had a serious problem, but all that just changed.

Our only income since we moved here has been...

8 Replies

7311 Views

Last post by Nomoss
Thu May 08, 2025 12:01 am
I don't believe it!!

Last post by DaveW « Tue May 06, 2025 6:37 pm
Replies: 38
by ajm » Tue Apr 22, 2025 10:32 am
1

2

3

4
I thought that french bureaucracy was bad but how about this: Just been to the Agence Postale to buy some stamps.. The woman logged on to her screen...
38 Replies

20609 Views

Last post by DaveW
Tue May 06, 2025 6:37 pm
Plastic credit car license

Last post by Liz « Tue Apr 01, 2025 1:53 pm
Replies: 15
by rabbit » Thu Mar 27, 2025 5:34 pm
1

2
Is a French plastic credit card license valid for life? I find conflicting information on web
Thanks
15 Replies

12225 Views

Last post by Liz
Tue Apr 01, 2025 1:53 pm
Post offices closing

Last post by tagh « Thu Mar 06, 2025 2:21 pm
Replies: 10
by Headers » Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:17 pm
1

2
I foolishly went to the post office in aiguillon today. We have lost 2 local post offices in the last 3 months. They are being partially replaced by...
10 Replies

16713 Views

Last post by tagh
Thu Mar 06, 2025 2:21 pm
Bridging Loans

Last post by manonthemoon2 « Mon Feb 24, 2025 9:27 am
Replies: 5
by manonthemoon2 » Sat Feb 22, 2025 5:46 pm

Do they exist in France?

If so is it possible to use the house you are trying to sell as collateral?

5 Replies

12998 Views

Last post by manonthemoon2
Mon Feb 24, 2025 9:27 am

New Topic

85 topics

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum