Visa planning and tax filing are different workflows
A visa or residence permit question is not the same as an annual French tax filing. But once you live or work in France, the documents used for immigration, business registration and income tax can overlap.
- Arrival date
- Business activity
- Expected client location
- French address
- Income earned before arrival
Questions that affect the first French return
The first return may need to separate income earned before and after moving, identify foreign accounts, and classify self-employed revenue. This is why a clean timeline is important.
- Date you became resident
- French and foreign clients
- Bank accounts used
- Invoices issued
- Existing foreign tax obligations
When to contact ORAVIA
If the move has already happened or the tax year is ending, ORAVIA can review whether the filing is in scope. The mission starts only after acceptance, signature and payment through the cabinet.
- You have French-source income
- You moved during the year
- You opened French or foreign accounts
- You need an English-speaking workflow
Questions people ask
Does FiscoExpat provide immigration advice?
No. This page helps prepare tax questions linked to self-employed activity in France.
Can ORAVIA handle mixed foreign and French income?
The file can be submitted for review; ORAVIA confirms scope before any mission starts.