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Prefecture & Residence Permits

The Prefecture is the French government office responsible for issuing residence permits. Navigating French immigration procedures can be overwhelming. We make it simple.

What We Handle:

  • Initial residence permit applications (carte de séjour)
  • Permit renewals and extensions
  • Post-Brexit residence permits for UK citizens
  • Family reunification applications
  • Student and work permit transitions
  • Appointment booking at prefecture (Grasse/Nice)
  • Complete file preparation and document verification
  • Physical accompaniment to prefecture appointments
  • Translation and interpretation during meetings
  • Follow-up until permit issuance

Why This Matters:

Prefecture appointments are notoriously difficult to obtain and mistakes can delay your permit by months. We know exactly what documents are needed and ensure your file is perfect the first time.

From €500 | Included in packages
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Banking & Financial Setup

Opening a French bank account as a foreigner involves specific requirements and paperwork.

What We Handle:

  • Bank account opening at major French banks
  • Appointment scheduling with bank advisors
  • Document preparation and verification
  • Physical accompaniment to bank meetings
  • Understanding French banking products
  • Setting up online banking and cards
  • International transfer setup (SWIFT, SEPA)
  • French tax identification (numéro fiscal)

Our Advantage:

We have established relationships with local banks and know which ones are most expat-friendly. We ensure you get the right account type for your situation.

€350 | Included in Premium package
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Social Security & Healthcare

The French healthcare system is excellent, but registration can be complex for newcomers.

What We Handle:

  • CPAM (French social security) registration
  • Carte Vitale application and follow-up
  • European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for EU citizens
  • Health insurance (mutuelle) consultation and referrals
  • Understanding French medical reimbursement system
  • Registration with local doctors and specialists
  • Hospital and emergency service information
  • Pharmacy system navigation

Peace of Mind:

Healthcare is too important to get wrong. We ensure you're properly registered and understand how to access medical care when needed.

€450 | Included in packages
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CAF & Housing Allowances

Many expats are eligible for French housing assistance (APL) and family benefits but don't know it.

What We Handle:

  • CAF registration and account creation
  • Housing allowance (APL/ALF) applications
  • Eligibility assessment for your situation
  • Family benefits applications (if applicable)
  • Complete file preparation with required documents
  • Online account setup and management
  • Follow-up on payment processing
  • Annual declaration assistance

Financial Benefit:

CAF assistance can provide €100-300+ per month in housing support. We ensure you receive all benefits you're entitled to.

€300 | Optional add-on
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Vehicle Registration & Driving

Importing your vehicle or exchanging your foreign driver's license requires specific procedures.

What We Handle:

  • Foreign driver's license exchange (especially UK post-Brexit)
  • Vehicle importation from UK/EU countries
  • French vehicle registration (carte grise)
  • Certificate of conformity (certificat de conformité)
  • Technical inspection (contrôle technique) scheduling
  • French car insurance referrals
  • Understanding French road rules and requirements
  • Vignette Crit'Air (pollution sticker) application

Special Expertise:

UK vehicle registration post-Brexit has specific challenges. We've successfully processed dozens of UK vehicle imports.

UK vehicle: €900 | License exchange: €200
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Taxes & Fiscal Services

French taxation is complex, especially for international income and assets.

What We Handle:

  • Tax registration (numéro fiscal)
  • Annual tax declaration assistance
  • Understanding French tax system basics
  • Property tax (taxe foncière) explanations
  • Residence tax (taxe d'habitation) where applicable
  • Referrals to specialized international tax accountants
  • Tax treaty navigation (UK-France, US-France, etc.)
  • Communication with French tax office (impôts)

Partner Network:

For complex international tax situations, we connect you with specialized English-speaking accountants who understand cross-border taxation.

Basic: €250 | Complex: Partner referral

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