Shopping: Winter discount sales period in France – Soldes d’hiver 2025
In the majority of metropolitan France, the winter sales is organized for 4 weeks from Wednesday, 8th January 2025 to Tuesday, 4th February 2025.
Finance
Banking: PEL savings account interest rate reduced to 1.75% from January 2025
From 1st January 2025, the new interest rate of Plan Épargne Logement (PEL) savings accounts in France will be 1.75%, compared to 2.25% for PELs opened during 2024.
Hiring Domestic Workers in France: 50% Tax Credit and other benefits
Hiring a domestic worker (salarié à domicile) comes with various tax incentives in France. This guide details eligibility, declaration processes, financial advantages, and specific requirements to maximize your benefits.
SMIC: French Minimum Salary increases on 1st November 2024
On October 1st, during his general policy address to the National Assembly, new French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced a 2% increase in the minimum wage (SMIC)
Common Types of stock market orders? | Buy and Sell
There are multiple types of stock exchange orders to buy or sell stocks in France. Each order type corresponds to the choice of the investor. These are inline with the standards practiced globally.