Taxes
Decode your tax burden with income-, VAT-, and capital-gains calculators. Detailed walkthroughs illustrate deductions and credits so you can optimize every filing.
CARF — what it really means for crypto reporting and tax transparency
Crypto is no longer operating in a regulatory grey zone.With the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) from the OECD, crypto assets are entering the same global tax transparency system that applies to banks and investment accounts. CARF standardises how crypto transaction …
French tax residency rules when your family lives in France
When living in France does not make you a French tax resident Many people believe tax residence is simple: if you spend fewer than 183 days in a country, you are not a tax resident there. This assumption feels intuitive …
Inheritance Tax When Transferring a Family Business
When the tax can be zero When a family business is transferred to children or other heirs, a tax almost always applies. This tax is usually called inheritance tax or gift tax. The part most people miss: in many countries, …
CFC, expanded: how profits get pulled back home
Core idea Parking profits in a low-tax foreign company does not defer tax at home if CFC rules apply. If you control the entity, it’s low-taxed, and a material share is passive income, your home country can tax those profits …
SASU and micro-entreprise in France: where optimization turns into risk
Choosing a legal form in France as a sole shareholder often looks straightforward. In practice, even “classic” setups can create a grey zone. The scheme that looks perfect SASUThe president takes no salary, so no mandatory social contributions. The company …
Europe’s Most Expat‑Friendly Tax Systems in 2025
Where your net pay stretches further and the paperwork won’t eat your weekends. Methodology at a glance We start with the International Tax Competitiveness Index (ITCI) 2024—the OECD’s own “fair‑but‑simple” league table. Then we layer on three expat‑critical lenses: Special …
Net Salary in Europe: How Much of Your Gross (Brutto) Pay You Really Keep
At Richys we make every effort to keep our data up to date and aligned with recent legislative changes, so our estimates are as close to reality as possible. However, our salary calculator is for general informational purposes only. It …
Crypto Taxes: Do You Have to Pay and How Does It Actually Work?
Do you have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency? If you’ve ever bought, sold, traded, or even received crypto as a gift — the answer is likely yes. Despite the decentralized nature of crypto, tax authorities in most countries treat it …