ASSISTANCE WITH FRENCH ADMINISTRATION – services available from A La Carte :

 
As France is a country with a lot of red tape and many rules and regulations relating to  everything and everyone, it can sometimes be a nightmare trying to deal with the French administration or even know which organisation is required for each request.

Having French staff as well as having lived in France for over 10 years myself, the A La Carte team can either point you in the right direction with regards to who you need to contact or can of course accompany you in your dealings with the French administration.  Here are a few examples of where we can be of assistance :

 
Healthcare Services
*  We can provide you with the latest information relating to healthcare cover
   for British citizens and find out for each individual situation whether or
   not you are entitled to cover  (SEE ARTICLE HOME PAGE)
*  We can assist with obtaining quotes for private health insurance
Social Services
*  We can put you in touch with a local social worker or the social services to
   find out whether you are entitled to any benefits – we can of course contact
   these services for you or accompany you to meetings with them, where
   required (however, please note that this service is not free of charge)
Tax Authorities
*  We can assist with registering as resident in France, helping to complete
   your tax declaration forms or accompanying you to the local tax office if
   your personal situation is complex (depending on location)
*  We can help with any tax queries that may occur and advise you the best
   course of action to remedy your situation
Local Planning
*  We can inform you of the local organisation involved  in issuing planning
   permission for various different types of planning :
 - building/renovation permissions
 - installation of drainage
 - installation of swimming pool/walls/annexes
 - new access from main road
 
Vehicle Registration
 / Licences
*  We can point you in the right direction for registering   your vehicle in France
   and assist you with completing the registration forms, or for exchanging your
   UK licence for a French licence – we can of course accompany you to the
   Prefecture for these services if you feel this is necessary or find out what day
   you can speak to an English-speaking advisor