24 March 2016 Law firm clients: Update provided on introduction of withholding tax in France Law firms with a presence in France should be aware that the French Minister of Finance confirmed on March 16 the introduction of French withholding tax with effect from January 1, 2018. More information was also provided on the scope of this new regime and some of the mechanics, but a number of key areas remain unclear, including how the transition from the current system of taxation to the new one will be effected. EY has also learned of the proposed filing deadlines for 2015 returns, although these dates remain subject to official confirmation. For details, see Tax Alert 2016-544.
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