India in France — Official Government Sources

Account Entitlement Procedure

Eligibility Criteria

Reside in France, Reside legally in another EU Member State, Be of French nationality and reside outside France

To benefit from the account entitlement procedure, you must complete one of the following criteria: Reside in France, Reside legally in the territory of another Member State of the European Union but not for professional purposes, Be of French nationality and reside outside France.

Source: Service-Public.fr — Opening a bank account in France

Required Documents

Account Entitlement Request Form, Valid French or foreign ID, Proof of domicile, Letter of refusal from the bank, Honor declaration, Honor certificate

Your file should contain the following documents: Account Entitlement Request Form, Valid French or foreign ID, Proof of domicile (e.g. water bill or telephone under 3 months, rent receipt under 3 months, title to the principal residence), Letter of refusal from the bank approached, or acknowledgeme…

Source: Service-Public.fr — Opening a bank account in France

Processing Time

3 working days

The bank concerned must open the account within 3 working days of receipt of the documents necessary.

Source: Service-Public.fr — Opening a bank account in France

Notice Period

2 months

You have a two-month period of notice except in the following 2 cases: You deliberately used the account to carry out illegal transactions, You provided inaccurate information.

Source: Service-Public.fr — Opening a bank account in France

Adjustment Request

Required Documents

proof of affiliation, the tax notice that includes the social security deductions for which a refund is being requested

You must enclose all the necessary supporting documents (proof of affiliation, the tax notice that includes the social security deductions for which a refund is being requested).

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Healthcare - Social Security Contributions

Submission Method

secure messaging system or by post

You can submit this request via the secure messaging system in your personal account or by post to the Service des Impôts des Particuliers Non-Résidents (SIPNR).

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Healthcare - Social Security Contributions

Affiliation

Validity Period

31 December of the year in which the income was received or earned

Please note: affiliation must be effective on 31 December of the year in which the income was received or earned.

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Healthcare - Social Security Contributions

Aide Au Logement

Application Timeline

le mois suivant votre emménagement months

Votre droit commence le mois suivant votre emménagement et votre demande.

Source: CAF — Housing - Co-living

Apostille Service

End Date

1st February 2026

with effect from 1st February 2026, M/s. Alankit Ltd would cease to be an Authorised Service Provider for receipt and delivery of documents for Attestation/Apostille on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Application Fee

Rs 50 INR

A fee of Rs 50 is payable for Apostille of document.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Appeal Deadline

Eligibility Criteria

9 mars 2026

How long do I have to make an appeal? 9 mars 2026

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Tax - Issues with Local Taxes for Non-Residents

Attestation/apostille Services

Decentralization Date

January 01 2019

W.e.f. January 01 2019, Attestation/Apostille services have been decentralized to Branch Secretariats/RPOs in 16 cities.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Apostille Services

Bachelorhood/single Status Certificate

Required Documents

Attested/apostilled by the Attestation Section of the Consular, Passport & Visa (CPV) Division

Thereafter, it is to be attested/apostilled by the Attestation Section of the Consular, Passport & Visa (CPV) Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

Source: MEA India — Passport - Single Status Certificate

Bank Account Opening

Application Fee

0 EUR

Opening a bank account under the right to account and the use of basic banking services are free.

Source: Service-Public.fr — Opening a bank account in France

Birth Registration

Late Registration Fee

0 EUR

If the birth registration is applied after one year of birth please fill the “Late Birth Registration Form”

Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport

Application Fee

21 EUR

Total fees will be Euro 21 (For Birth Registration)

Source: Indian Embassy Paris — Passport - Birth Registration and Issue of First Passport

Business Visa

Validity Period

1 Year

Entry Multiple Duration 1 Year

Source: e-Visa — Visa - Application Process

Capital Gains Tax Exemption For Expats

Exemption Percentage

50 %

Vous bénéficiez d'une exonération de 50 % de vos plus-values taxables pour ces titres.

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Tax - Declaration of Capital Gains for Expats

Capital Gains Tax For Expats

Loss Recognition Percentage

50 %

Les moins-values de cession de ces titres sont constatées à hauteur de 50 % de leur montant.

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Tax - Declaration of Capital Gains for Expats

Cession De Droits Sociaux

Tax Allowance

23000 €

L'assiette taxable bénéficie d'un abattement égal à : 23000 € / nombre total de parts de la société.

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Tax - Non-Resident Tax Declaration

Tax Rate

3 %

Autres cessions de parts sociales (726-I-1°bis CGI) 3% sur assiette taxable.

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Tax - Non-Resident Tax Declaration

Cfe (cotisation Foncière Des Entreprises)

Income Threshold

152500 EUR

Elle est donc soumise à la CFE, et, si votre chiffre d’affaires dépasse 152 500 € HT, également à la cotisation sur la valeur ajoutée des entreprises.

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Tax - Furnished Rental Tax Obligations

Exemption Threshold

5000 EUR

Vous êtes exonéré si votre chiffre d’affaires ou vos recettes sont ≤ 5 000 € (article 1647 D du CGI).

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Tax - Furnished Rental Tax Obligations

Challenging Residence Tax Notices

Appeal Deadline

9 mars 2026

How long do I have to make an appeal? 9 mars 2026

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Tax - Challenging Residence Tax Notices

Late Payment Surcharge

10 %

If your claim is refused, you will have to pay the challenged tax plus a 10% surcharge for late payment.

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Tax - Challenging Residence Tax Notices

Payment Guarantee Threshold

€4,500 EUR

You may be asked to provide payment guarantees, such as a bank guarantee, if the amount being challenged is €4,500 or more.

Source: Impots.gouv.fr — Tax - Challenging Residence Tax Notices

Civic Examination

Passing Score

80 percent

Passing this civic exam requires a score of at least 80%, or 32 correct answers.

Source: OFII — Republican Integration Contract (CIR)

Civic Training

Duration

24 hours

The civic education is mandatory and includes 4 sessions with a total duration of 24 hours.

Source: OFII — Republican Integration Contract (CIR)

Colocation

Required Documents

part de loyer mensuel, nombre de colocataire(s)

Je dois déclarer ma part de loyer mensuel et le nombre de colocataire(s).

Source: CAF — Housing - Co-living

Application Requirement

chaque colocataire doit faire sa propre demande

Chaque colocataire doit faire sa propre demande d’aide au logement en indiquant sa part de loyer, ses revenus et le nombre de colocataire(s).

Source: CAF — Housing - Co-living

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