**Your questions about relocating to France, answered LIVE.**

Moving to France from the USA is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. From visas and healthcare to finances, housing, and cultural differences, there’s a lot to figure out. That’s why we’re hosting a **45-minute Live Q\&A** focused entirely on helping Americans navigate the move to France.

Join **Ben Small**, founder of [**Ibanista**](https://www.ibanista.com/), Tommy Sikes ([**American to France**](https://americantofrance.com/)) and Jeff Arnold (aka [**Jeff the Expat on YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@ExpatJeff)) as they share expert insights and practical tips for a smooth transition. Whether you're at the early planning stage or already preparing your move, this session will give you clarity on what to expect, and how to avoid common mistakes.

We can cover key topics like:

• Visa options and residency requirements

• Renting or buying a home in France

• Opening a bank account and transferring money

• Adjusting to life in a new country

This is a **live, interactive session**, so bring your questions! Whatever stage you're at, we’re here to help you make the leap with confidence.


Live Q&A Moving to France from the USA

**Your questions about French taxes, answered LIVE.**

Moving to France or owning property there, comes with a long list of tax questions, especially for U.S. citizens. From estate tax and capital gains to residency rules and inheritance planning, the French system is very different from what you’re used to. And getting clear answers is not always easy.

That’s why we’re hosting a **45-minute Live Q\&A with Julien**, our trusted French tax specialist, to help you understand how French taxes apply to **your property, your estate, and your long-term plans**.

We can cover key topics like:

• French capital gains tax when selling your second home

• How inheritance and estate taxes actually work

• Whether U.S. assets or your primary home abroad are taxed in France

• Residency considerations (and how to avoid becoming a French tax resident unintentionally)

• The role of a notaire, wills in France, and avoiding unnecessary tax surprises

• Common administrative errors and how to fix them

Bring your questions, big or small. Whether you already own a place in France, are thinking about buying, or simply want clarity before making a decision, this session will help you navigate the French tax system with confidence.

👉 **Register now to save your spot. If you can’t join live, sign up anyway, you’ll receive the FULL replay.**


Live Q&A: French Property, Capital Gains & Estate Taxes Explained

**Your questions about French long-stay visas, answered LIVE.**

If you’re planning to move to France in 2026 or beyond, you’ve probably heard that the rules are changing, especially around long-stay visas, residency cards, language levels, and the “Talent” permits.

From new French language requirements for multi-year residence cards to the reshaping and consolidation of Talent residence permits, France is tightening and reorganising parts of its system.

For anyone thinking about a long-term move, it can feel confusing to know what still applies, what’s changing, and how to plan.

That’s why we’re hosting a 45-minute Live Q\&A focused on long-stay visas and residency in the context of the 2026 reforms.

Join Ben Small, founder of Ibanista, and Eleonore Tavares de Pinho, a French immigration specialist, as they share clear, practical guidance on how long-stay visas (VLS-TS and others) fit into the bigger residency journey and what’s changing in 2026.

This is a live, interactive session, so bring your questions. Whether you’re just starting to think about France or already planning a 2026 move, this Q\&A will help you understand the landscape and make more informed decisions.

👉 Register now to save your spot. If you can’t join live, sign up anyway and you’ll receive the full replay.


Live Q&A: French Long-Stay Visas & 2026 Rule Changes

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