BY THE NUMBERS
a detailed guide and checklist
Michael E. Burk
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| "An impressive book, the 'bible' for moving to France; authoritative, detailed, clear and well laid-out. Michael Burk's Retire in France by the numbers is a gold mine of invaluable information. Absolutely superb." - Nick Snelling, author of How to Buy Spanish Property and Move to Spain... Safely. |
| "This book is a must-have if you want to retire in France, but I would recommend it also to those who want to live there, even for a short period of time. There is thorough research behind it. This guide gives you a great perspective over the linguistic, and administrative subtleties you wouldn't know otherwise if you come from an English-speaking world. From French 'false friends' terms and other confusing notions, this book provides assistance for the most challenging parts of your life in France: buying a property, settling into it, and enjoying your new French life. Highly recommended!" - Nadia Plamadeala, author of Understanding Italy: A practical and funny guide for expats. |
| "The beauty of Retire in France by the numbers is that it is both well researched and reassuring as it untangles French bureaucracy. It takes you by the hand and leads you through the process of settling in France, one step at a time." - Margaret Oertig, The Expert Guide to Your Life in Switzerland |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael E. Burk, a retired Space Systems Engineer, is a contributor to French Entrée magazine, inventor, editor and author of over 60 articles and several books. See: French Entrée
A comprehensive guide to moving to France. Retire in France by the Numbers will guide you through the entire process, and help you through the bureaucratic "Catch-22" problems, with detailed checklists and exhaustive information:
• Preparing and selling your US home
• Getting your long-stay visa and residency permit
• International Health Insurance, Guarantee of Repatriation
• "Affidavit of good conduct" (non-criminal record)
• Covid-19 screening; vaccinations
• Document translation
• Help Services
• Shipping options; mail forwarding
• France bank accounts; Currency Exchange Services
• Social Security and IRA implications
• Temporary accommodation in France
• Accountants in US and France
• Emigration and customs, Declaration d'entrée
• OFII and medical appointments; family doctor (médecin traitant) in France
• France health insurance system - NIR, CPAM, PUMA, Carte Vitale, CNI
• Buying a car in France, importing a car
• Gilet jaune, triangle de signalisation, and Ethylotest
• Getting your France driver's license
• Finding a real estate agent
• How to search for a home in France
• About notaires, fees and taxes
• Buying your new home
• The Compromis de Vente and Acte de Vente
• How to save thousands by wording your contract the right way
• Homeowner insurance in France
• Going to closing
• Furnishing and improving your France home
• Settling in France in comfort and ease
• Filing Form 8938, FATCA and FBAR
• Plus an extensive appendix with over 600 French terms related to real estate, emigration and living in France.
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