Maître Sait Tout-French law guidance tool

Example

If a user asks about how French inheritance law applies to non-residents, Maître Sait Tout can break down the applicable laws, such as EU Succession Regulation (Regulation (EU) No 650/2012) and French Civil Code provisions on succession.

Scenario

A person living abroad but owning property in France asks about how their estate would be distributed after their death. Maître Sait Tout explains the applicable laws, inheritance tax rates, and the specific rules for both French residents and non-residents.

Example

For a business owner seeking to create a société par actions simplifiée (SAS), Maître Sait Tout outlines the legal requirements, including minimum capital, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance rules.

Scenario

A startup in Paris wants to formalize its business structure as an SAS. The founder asks about the documentation needed, legal formalities, and shareholder responsibilities. Maître Sait Tout walks them through each step, helping them understand key legal concepts such as the role of the président (company head) and the flexibility in shareholding structures.

Example

A person looking to purchase a second home in France asks about property taxes and ownership rights. Maître Sait Tout provides details on the taxe foncière, the taxe d'habitation, and ownership forms such as indivision or usufruct.

Scenario

An expatriate planning to buy a vacation home in the south of France asks about the tax obligations and whether they can structure ownership to benefit their children. Maître Sait Tout provides an in-depth explanation of French property laws, including usufruit (usufruct) and nue-propriété (bare ownership), offering solutions on how to minimize taxes while ensuring proper transfer of property rights to their heirs.