Umzug nach France: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in France steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 8 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In France the top income tax rate is 49%, dividends are taxed at up to 31.4% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in France from arrival once you take up residence (Foyer (family home) or principal stay in France, main professional activity or centre of economic interests). The typical route is EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient): Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required There are 8 open residence programmes in France — see the list below.
Living there
Paris has a temperate oceanic climate with winter highs around 7.6 °C and summer highs around 25.9 °C. The economy grew +0.7% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 0.9% for 2026. Its passport opens about 165 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No fighting; elevated terror threat level.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 49% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 31.4% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 25% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Foyer (family home) or principal stay in France, main professional activity or centre of economic interests |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient) — Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 165 Länder |
| Economic growth | +0.7% (2025), forecast 0.9% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | temperate oceanic · 7.6° / 25.9° (Paris) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No fighting; elevated terror threat level |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 4.5/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 8/10 · A+ |
| Eigentumsschutz | 8/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 8/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in France
- Talent residence permit — economic investor — Investition CHF 282'000 · open · 2026-10
- Talent residence permit — business creator / innovative project (French Tech Visa) — Investition CHF 28'200 · open · 2026-10
- Long-stay visitor visa (VLS-TS visiteur) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 16'262 · open · 2026-10
- Entrepreneur / liberal profession residence permit — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 20'600 · open · 2026-10
- Work permit (salaried / Talent – qualified employee / EU Blue Card) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 39'400 · open · 2026-10
- EU/EEA/Swiss free movement — freeMovement · open · 2026-10
- Impatriate tax regime (Art. 155 B CGI) — specialTax · open · 2026-10
- Family Reunification — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 16'300 · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in France to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. Foyer (family home) or principal stay in France, main professional activity or centre of economic interests Resident from arrival (year split); IFI on French real estate only for first 5 yrs
How much tax will I pay in France?
In France the top income tax rate is 49%, dividends are taxed at up to 31.4% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does France offer?
Talent residence permit — economic investor (CHF 282'000); Talent residence permit — business creator / innovative project (French Tech Visa) (CHF 28'200); Long-stay visitor visa (VLS-TS visiteur); Entrepreneur / liberal profession residence permit; Work permit (salaried / Talent – qualified employee / EU Blue Card)
What is the usual way to move to France?
EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient). Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required
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