France, For foreign owners
Dedicated English-language guide for non-resident property owners running short-term rentals in France. Covers French-specific regulations (numéro d'enregistrement, Loi Le Meur Loi 2024-1039 du 19 nov 2024, Code du Tourisme art. L324-1-1, CCH, Loi ALUR Paris 120-day cap) plus cross-border tax obligations for UK and US residents under DAC7 (art. 1649 ter A-E CGI) and the 2008 UK-France Convention fiscale.
Directive (UE) 2021/514 transposed into French law via art. 134 LF 2022 plus art. 1649 ter A-E CGI. Airbnb, Booking and Vrbo report your French STR income to DGFiP via the Modèle 207 platform feed and to HMRC or IRS through the cross-border XML exchange. How to reconcile with CERFA 2042 NR and the audit triggers for non-residents.
Loi ALUR plus the 2024 Conseil de Paris délibération keep the 120-day cap on residence principale and impose 1-for-1 commercial compensation in central arrondissements. What it means if your Paris pied-à-terre sits in the 1er, 4e or 6e and how Annecy, Bordeaux and Lyon EPCI rules now mirror the Paris model.
Compromis de vente preliminary contract, the notaire's role, droits de mutation 5.81%, frais de notaire 7-8% on existing property, taxe foncière annual liability, the SCI vs direct ownership choice for non-residents and the 30-day reflection period that protects foreign buyers.
Post-Brexit, UK residents lost the EU exemption from prélèvements sociaux (French social charges) at 17.2% on French rental net income. The S1 form workaround for retirees, EHIC/GHIC limits for property visits, why US owners are exempt under the 1994 treaty and what to do if your DGFiP avis includes the 17.2% line.
French STR hosts often use Abritel/HomeAway alongside Airbnb and Booking.com. A channel manager prevents double bookings and automatically syncs numéro d'enregistrement to all platforms. Lodgify, Smoobu and Beds24 comparison with French market pricing and support.
Convention fiscale France-Royaume-Uni du 19 juin 2008, art. 6 immovable property and art. 24 elimination of double taxation. How to file HMRC SA106 with French location courte durée income, reconcile with CERFA 2042 NR and what the FHL repeal on the UK side means for your French rental in 2026.
In Paris, where the 120-night annual cap applies, Superhost status has an outsized impact because you have fewer nights to fill. Superhost listings in Paris command 12-18% premium. How to maintain response rate and rating while managing from abroad.
Loi 2024-1039 du 19 novembre 2024 (Loi Le Meur) cuts the micro-BIC abattement from 50% to 30% for non-classé meublé de tourisme, lowers the turnover ceiling to EUR 15,000, hardens the DPE thresholds and gives mairies broader power to cap STR. What it means for your Provence farmhouse or Lyon studio if you live in London or New York.
Côte d'Azur villa with a London address? How to register your French short-term rental remotely: numéro d'enregistrement via the mairie online portal, SIRET via INPI for non-residents, post-Brexit visa considerations and the Decree 2021-757 application path that avoids two trips to France.
French meubles de tourisme must display a 'règlement intérieur' (house rules) and provide a 'livret d'accueil' (welcome booklet) with mandatory content: registration number, check-out procedure, noise curfew, waste sorting (poubelle jaune/verte), insurance contacts. EN+FR template.
France requires at least one smoke detector (DAAF) per floor — fines up to €15,000 for non-compliance. For meubles de tourisme with 5+ guests: dry-powder extinguisher + emergency exit signage. Full equipment list with norms (NF EN 3, NF EN 54) and where to buy.
Loi Le Meur (2024) and EU Regulation 2024/1028 both require French STR hosts to track and periodically declare rental activity to the mairie and to the tax authority. How to file, what data you need and the €10,000 fine for non-disclosure.
Chambres d hotes and meubles de tourisme have radically different rules: capacity limits, mandatory services, tax regimes and registration obligations. Full comparison table for 2026.
In communes with over 200,000 inhabitants, converting a primary residence to meuble de tourisme for more than 120 days requires a changement d usage authorisation (CCH art. L631-7).
French meuble de tourisme: possible taxe fonciere surcharge, CFE mandatory from the first euro of BIC income, taxe d habitation abolished. Full local tax guide for 2026.
Inheriting a property with an active STR registration number: the numero does not transfer automatically. The heir must file a new declaration with the mairie. Tax and admin guide.
Classified meuble: 71% allowance (up to 188,700 EUR). Non-classified: 50% allowance (77,700 EUR). How to complete form 2042C Pro, which boxes to fill and common mistakes to avoid.
Paris 3.8% gross yield, Lyon 5.1%, Bordeaux 4.9%, Marseille 6.2%: full 2026 analysis with purchase price, ADR, occupancy, BIC tax and regulatory risk for foreign buyers.
Airbnb or Booking.com for your French meuble de tourisme? Compare commissions, audiences, numero d enregistrement compliance and optimal strategy by property type.
Listing your rented home on Airbnb in France is only legal with written landlord permission under Art. 8 of the 1989 Tenancy Act. Without it: lease termination and fines.
Smoke detector, fire extinguisher, evacuation plan, safety instructions: the legal safety obligations for a French meuble de tourisme. Full checklist by property type.
The DPE is mandatory to advertise your French meuble de tourisme on Airbnb under the Climat et Resilience law. Classes A-G, valid 10 years, cost 100-250 EUR. Full guide for foreign owners.
PriceLabs, Beyond and Wheelhouse automatically optimize your French STR rates. Learn how to configure them for the French market and earn 25-35% more revenue.
Manage your French meuble de tourisme remotely with a concierge service, Lodgify or automation tools. Comparison of solutions and costs for non-resident property owners.
Loi Le Meur art. 9 ter lets co-owners restrict or ban meublees de tourisme at a general meeting with 50% majority. What foreign owners need to know to protect their rental.
Selling a property with an active STR registration number: the numero does not transfer automatically to the buyer. Here is what Loi Le Meur says and what to do before signing.
Loi Le Meur 2024 strengthens insurance obligations for meublees de tourisme. Learn what cover is mandatory, how to choose a policy and typical costs for French STR hosts.
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