Levi WEISZ 07:20 am | For periods ending on or after 1 January 2000, corporation tax payers are liable to a social contribution equal to 3.3% of the corporation tax calculated on their taxable earnings at the standard rate (33.33%) or at the reduced rates (16.5% or 15%). It is based on the amount of…

Levi WEISZ 07:14 am | Individuals domiciled for tax purposes in France are liable to an employee contribution, introduced in 2007, on their gains from exercising stock options and acquiring free shares. The contribution is assessed on gains from exercising stock options and acquiring free shares awarded as of 16 October 2007. The rate is…

Levi WEISZ 07:06 am | Individuals domiciled in France for tax purposes are liable to a 2% social levy, introduced in 1998, on income from personal assets and investment income. The proceeds are allocated to the old-age solidarity fund, the national retirement pension fund and the pension reserve fund. An additional 0.3% levy on income…

Levi WEISZ 06:59 am | The CRDS, which came into force on 1 February 1996, is intended to clear the deficits of the social security system. Like the CSG, it is payable by individuals who are domiciled in France for tax purposes and, where earned or substitution income is concerned, who contribute in any capacity…

Levi WEISZ 06:33 am | Since its inception in 1945, the social security system has been financed mostly from contributions levied on earned income. This arrangement has long distinguished France from some of its European partners, who finance most social spending from tax. However, in order to tackle social security funding problems and ensure that…

Levi WEISZ 06:16 am | Legal entities engaged in an economic activity in the competitive sector that generate turnover excl. VAT of at least €760,000 are required to pay a social solidarity contribution intended to finance the social protection of self-employed workers. An additional contribution to the social solidarity contribution was introduced as of 1…