The French inpatriates tax regime currently includes a reduction of the personal income tax basis up to 50% (or higher in certain situations) on both employment income and passive income. In addition, wealth tax is applicable in respect of French assets only, and not on a worldwide basis. The inpatriates regime is applicable during the first five years of French tax residence. No specific regime is currently applicable in respect of salary taxes paid by the employer.
The new package would include (i) an extension of the inpatriates regime from five to eight years; (ii) an exemption benefiting to financial institution employers in respect of the 20% salary tax currently applicable on compensation paid to employees; and (iii) various measures such as the reduction of corporate income tax from 33% to 28%.