You might have heard of the '183 day rule' when it comes to taxes, but in fact in France tax residency is more than just a number.
Emma Pearson - emma.pearson@thelocal.com
Updated: Thu 11 Jun 2026 10:57 CET
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Calculating days is only part of the story when it comes to French taxes. Photo by DENIS CHARLET / AFP
You might have heard of the '183 day rule' when it comes to taxes, but in fact in France tax residency is more than just a number.
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