French Minimum Salary Limit SMIC increases on 1st January 2026
France’s minimum wage (SMIC) is adjusted every year to protect workers’ purchasing power and support national economic growth.
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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.
2025 Finance Bill: More Taxes planned for Rental Property Owners using LMNP
The 2025 Finance Bill in France introduces significant tax changes for non-professional furnished rental property owners (LMNP), aiming to level the playing field between furnished and unfurnished rentals.
French Minimum Salary Limit increases on 1st November 2024: SMIC
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)
Plan d’épargne en actions (PEA): Is it the best investment option in France?
A Plan d’épargne en actions (PEA) is a regulated savings product that allows you to invest in a portfolio of shares of European companies. This article explains the PEA account in detail including some ETF examples.