Alix Taquet and Sarah Bergougnoux write for Décideurs Patrimoine on the taxation of wealth transfers in France
min readAlix Taquet and Sarah Bergougnoux, Partners in the Paris-based Private Client team, have co-authored an article for Décideurs Patrimoine examining the current state of inheritance and gift taxation in France, and the outlook for reform.
In the article, Alix and Sarah analyse the French tax framework for wealth transfers, which features some of the highest rates in Europe, at a time when an estimated €9,000 billion in intergenerational wealth is expected to change hands by 2040. They explore the key mechanisms available for tax-efficient succession planning, assess recent legislative developments and consider the potential direction of future reform.
Read the full article in Décideurs Patrimoine here (FR).
