Do I need to file a tax return in France?

Yes, if you live here. That includes your first year, and it includes a year with little or no income.

You file in the spring of the year after you arrive. The return covers income from your arrival date through 31 December.

The French guide on the return and withholding is on the Guides page.

In Fleuris

• First-year checklist
• French guide on income tax