Guide to French Leaseback Properties

1. Introduction to French Leasebacks
2. The French Leaseback Market
3. How Leasebacks Work
4. Contractual Agreements for Leasebacks
5. Tax Advantages of Leasebacks
6. Selling your Leaseback Property

6. Selling your Leaseback Property

You own the property 100% and can sell at anytime.

Until recently you would have been liable for a pro-rata refund of the refunded VAT if you sold the leaseback within 20 years.

This has now been changed in line with other European countries so you can now sell your leaseback at anytime without having to refund the VAT. The new purchaser however must continue the leaseback arrangement.

As with all property in France you may need to pay French capital gains tax at 28.1% if you sell in the first 15 years, but with tapered relief at 10% per annum after 6 years of ownership.

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