These articles cover finances for Americans in France. When you move abroad, you need to consider how to deal with opening a bank account in a foreign country, how to transfer money from the United States and how to file taxes as an American abroad.
Auto-entrepreneur status
Do you want to work as a freelancer in France? This article explains the 3 aspects of the auto-entrepreneur status: legal, social and fiscal. Is this French self-employed status for you?
France bank RIB
A bank RIB is one of the most commonly requested document in France. Learn what a RIB is, how to use it and why you need a RIB in France.
FBAR filing—Simple guide
What is an FBAR? This comprehensive guide on FBAR filing explains how to file in 4 easy steps, with the use of simple examples.
Taxes for Americans in France
Learn about filing taxes as an American expat in France. This guide teaches you how to be compliant with the IRS requirements.
Moving to France checklist
This comprehensive checklist is for Americans planning to relocate to France. It summarizes everything you need to think about before moving to France. Get started today!
French acronyms you should know
Learn the most common French acronyms organized by category.
How to use a Wise bank account abroad
Find out why opening a Wise bank account is highly convenient for expats. Living abroad means that you’ll need to transfer money from your home country to your new place. Find out the benefits of using Wise as an expat.
- Vocabulary
French glossary of money transfer terms
This money transfer glossary lists all the French terms related to transferring/converting money with their American translations.
French documents—Justificatifs
France is overly bureaucratic, to say the least. Getting familiar with French administrative documents will help you conquer French bureaucracy.
- Vocabulary
French banking terms
This bank glossary lists all the French terms related to banking with their American translations.
Opening a bank account in France as an American
How to bank in France as an American? Why would you need a French bank account? What are the different types of accounts?
