Family business transfer in France
Dutreil, gifts, governance and valuation: the key building blocks for a successful family business transfer in France.
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Family business transfer in France
Updated March 2026 - A family business transfer is a governance and family-balance project before it is a tax project.
See also our Dutreil example, donation-partage guide and family holding guide.
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Conclusion
The best tax regime only works when the family and governance project is already coherent.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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