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Selling luxury real estate in France: legal and tax strategies for international owners

Selling a château, vineyard, hotel, commercial asset or premium residential property in France requires more than a traditional sale process. FRELA assists owners, family offices and investors in securing high-value transactions, structuring cross-border deals and optimizing legal and tax outcomes.

WHAT TYPE OFF ASSET ARE YOU SELLING?

We advise on the sale of all types of luxuary real estate in France

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Sell off a vineyard in France
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Sell luxuary residential property in France
Sell off commercial real estate in France
Sell off investment property in France

WHAT SELLERS NEED TO SECURE BEFORE SELLING?

Anticipate, structure and secure every legal and tax aspect of your sale.
We identify risks, protect your interests, and maximize your net proceeds.

Tax exposure analysis

Full assessment of your potential tax liabilities in France and abroad.

Title and ownership structuring

Ensure a clean, marketable title and an optimal ownership structure.

Co-ownership issues

Resolve co-ownership complications and align all stakeholders before the sale.

Occupancy status

Review occupancy conditions and their impact on the transaction.

Commercial lease review

Analyze existing leases and anticipate buyer due diligence requirements.

Legal due diligence preparation

Prepare all legal, corporate and property documents in advance.

Capital gains anticipation

Optimize the timing and amount of capital gains taxation

Cross-border tax planning

Tailored strategies for non-resident sellers and international structures.

Every asset is unique. Let’s secure your sale.
Speak with our legal and tax experts.

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