Inquire

International donations

A question ? Need help ?

Years ago, my mother remarried, and her husband adopted me (simple adoption). I’d like to give them both some money. I know my mother has a tax allowance. Does my stepfather benefit from one too?

No. For tax purposes, a simple adoption does not create a donation or inheritance tax allowance for the adopter (Art. 786 CGI), with few exceptions, which apply only to the adoptee. Therefore, your stepfather will pay 60% tax on the full amount (Art. 777, IV CGI).
See more
I am 70 years old, single and have no children. I am considering giving €4,000 to my adult niece. Will she have to pay gift tax?

It is possible to give your niece up to €31,865 without her having to pay any gift tax, provided that you have no descendants (children or grandchildren), that you are under 80 years of age, and that your niece is of legal age on the date of the gift (Article…
See more
My father is planning to give me bare ownership of an apartment he owns. The notary has estimated its fee without considering the dismemberment of ownership. Is this normal?

Yes. For the fees associated with a gift deed, the notary's fees are calculated based on the full value of the property. This applies even when the donor retains the usufruct of the property (art. A444-67 C. com.).
See more
I am the beneficiary of a spousal gift in which my late husband granted me the usufruct of his entire estate. Can I choose to take only the usufruct over our main residence and not over the entire estate?

As a reminder: A spousal gift (donation entre époux) is a notarised deed intended to maximise the rights of the surviving spouse without disinheriting the children (Article 1094-1 of the French Civil Code). Yes. Provided there is no prohibition stated in the spousal gift and as long as a statutory…
See more