French accountant in London for French expats | Hayot Expertise
France-UK tax and accounting support for mobile employees, consultants, founders and investors living in London.
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English-speaking accountant in ParisWhy choose Hayot Expertise for London?
London remains a major hub for finance, tech, consulting and creative businesses. For a French expat, the challenge is not only UK compliance but the coordination of tax residence, French-source income, foreign accounts, a UK company, personal wealth and a possible return to France. Hayot Expertise handles these files with a practical cross-border approach and a fully remote process from Paris.
- Dedicated team, response guaranteed within 24 working hours
- Digital interface, paperless, 24/7 access
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
- Firm registered with the Order of Chartered Accountants
Our expertise tailored to your business
UK tax residence and the 2025 FIG regime
From 6 April 2025, the historic non-dom/remittance basis regime was replaced by a 4-year foreign income and gains regime for certain qualifying new residents after a 10-year non-UK residence period. We assess treaty access, residence status and Overseas Workday Relief where relevant.
Ltd, compensation, wealth and France
UK company setup or review, Corporation Tax, salary-versus-dividend decisions, UK accounts, French-source income, real estate and cross-border wealth structuring for French founders and executives.
Our services in London
A comprehensive offering designed for entrepreneurs, executives and investors.
Accounting & financial statements
Bookkeeping, tax returns, monthly dashboards.
Tax optimisation
Corporate tax, income tax, VAT, R&D credits.
Payroll & HR
Payslips, employment contracts, HR management.
Business structuring
Entity choice, incorporation, fundraising, shareholder agreements.
Wealth & real estate
Real estate companies, wealth planning, inheritance.
International & expats
Expats, transfer pricing, foreign accounts, double taxation.
The economic ecosystem of London
The London ecosystem attracts a large French community in finance, professional services, tech, luxury and hospitality. Since Brexit, and even more so after the UK tax reform that took effect in April 2025, France-UK files require a more technical reading of residence, payroll, UK entities, foreign income, French assets and a potential return to France. The most common pain points are tax residence, flows between a Ltd and its owner, property, foreign accounts and cross-border reporting.
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How to work with us
Free audit
We analyse your situation in 30 minutes, with no commitment.
Tailored proposal
Clear and transparent quote, tailored to your activity and budget.
Ongoing support
Your dedicated accountant responds within 24h, available year-round.
Practical Guide — Working in London without losing control of France
Everything you need to know about doing business in London
From April 2025: no more non-dom, now the FIG regime
The UK has replaced the historic domicile-based remittance basis with a residence-based foreign income and gains regime. If you qualify as a new resident after a 10-year period of non-UK residence, relief can apply for up to 4 tax years. We assess whether your profile fits that framework and what it means for your foreign income.
Overseas Workday Relief and international mobility
For employees and executives working across jurisdictions, the split between UK and overseas workdays remains crucial. The new Overseas Workday Relief rules are now tied to residence and eligibility for the FIG regime. We structure the payroll logic, documentation and compensation analysis accordingly.
Ltd, dividends and UK compliance
A Ltd is quick to set up, but it still needs proper governance: Companies House filings, Corporation Tax, possible VAT registration, payroll, annual accounts and a clean salary-versus-dividend policy. We make sure the UK structure stays coherent with your French position and cash-flow goals.
French income, wealth and a future return to France
Many French nationals in the UK keep French property, French-source income or personal investments. The France-UK treaty allocates taxing rights, but it does not remove the need for careful reporting. We also help prepare the move back to France: re-entry planning, impatriate status and review of UK structures before the return.
Frequently asked questions — Chartered accountant in London
Answers to questions entrepreneurs in London ask most
Does the UK non-dom regime still exist?
Not in its historic form. From 6 April 2025, the UK replaced the old non-dom/remittance basis framework with a residence-based foreign income and gains regime. Certain qualifying new residents may claim relief for up to 4 tax years after a 10-year non-UK residence period.
Can I keep French income or assets while living in London?
Yes, but you need to distinguish what remains taxable in France, what is primarily taxed in the UK, and what still has to be reported in both countries. French property, dividends, compensation, foreign accounts and cross-border gains should all be reviewed through the France-UK treaty.
Do I need a Ltd to work in the UK?
Not always. The right vehicle depends on your activity, expected profit level, compensation strategy, residence profile and French links. We compare the available options before setup and frame the compliance burden realistically.
How do I prepare a return to France after a few years in London?
A return should be planned early. We review the restart of French tax residence, whether UK entities should be kept or closed, how to handle UK bank accounts and investments, and whether the French impatriate regime may be relevant on arrival.
Can you work remotely and coordinate with a UK adviser?
Yes. We support French expats in the UK remotely and can coordinate with your solicitor, UK accountant, payroll provider or tax adviser whenever local execution or confirmation is needed.
How much does France-UK tax support usually cost?
Fees depend on scope: residence review, executive support, Ltd setup, French-source income coordination or return-to-France planning. We start with a scoping discussion and then propose a flat fee aligned with the complexity of the file.
Let's meet
Whether by video (100% remote) or at the office, we are available to audit your accounting.