For non-tax residents HUE, it operates in two areas: the sale of real estate and the sale of shares in predominantly real estate companies. Article 244bis A of the CGI provides that natural or legal persons not domiciled in France for tax purposes are liable for a levy on real estate or assimilated capital gains realized in France. Moreover, the appointment of a
tax representative
domiciled in France is necessary in order to be able to register the deed of transfer to the service of the real estate advertising.
The representative is responsible for compliance with the tax obligations relating to operations carried out in France by his client. Within the framework of the latter, it undertakes to fulfill the formalities to which the non-resident is subject, to pay the levy, deducted from the proceeds of the sale, and, where appropriate, any increase in taxation.
The representative shall be assimilated to the person liable for payment. To this end, it is essential to choose a trusted representative such as TEVEA International to represent you at the Tax Administration.