calculate Capital Gains Tax on Your French Property Sale

Most property sales in France are subject to capital gains tax, especially for second homes. This tax is commonly referred to as "plus value" and consists of both an income tax and social charges. If you are not a French national and pay social security in another European country, social charges are reduced (7.5% instead of 17.5%).

Capital gains tax does not apply if:

  • The property is sold for less than €15.000 per owner. A couple owning the property together can sell it for up to €30.000 without paying capital gains tax.
  • The sale is of your main residence (the home you live in). Plus value tax mainly applies to second homes ("residence secondaire").
  • The property has been owned for more than 30 years.
  • There are additional less common exceptions (in French).

calculate Your Capital Gains Tax

Sale price (in numbers)
Purchase price (in numbers)
Renovation costs (in numbers)
Number of years (in numbers)

Capital Gains Tax

Your details:

  • French resident: -
  • Sale price: -
  • Purchase price: -
  • Renovation costs: -
  • Years of ownership: -
Tax portion -
Social security portion -
Total capital gains tax to pay -

Explanation

Renovation costs can only be claimed if you have professional invoices. If you have owned the property for more than 5 years, a flat rate of 15% of the purchase price is automatically deducted, unless you can prove higher costs—in which case, enter your actual costs here.

The number of years of ownership is always rounded down. For example, if you owned the property for 5 years and 8 months, enter 5 years.

The information and results in this capital gains overview are indicative and not legally binding. The notary will calculate the correct amount for you at the time of sale.


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