The European Commission recently announced plans to close its investigation into complaints that France had violated EU law with its inheritance rules. Here's what that means for foreigners in France.
European Commission closes investigation into France's inheritance law, resolving compliance concerns for foreign residents. Clarification of succession tax rules affects expatriate cross-border asset planning and EU legal compliance.
Genevieve Mansfield - genevieve.mansfield@thelocal.com
Updated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 15:12 CET
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French inheritance law can be complicated for foreigners. Photo by Marco Bertorello / AFP
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