Selling from abroad
Valuation, mandate, power of attorney, capital gains, tax representative: selling remotely follows a precise order. French Realty frames and coordinates; the deed and the valuation are carried by partners.
The essentials
A non-resident can sell French property without travelling: the mandate is granted by power of attorney and the authentic deed is signed before a notary, in person or by special mandate. Two obligations shape the sale: appointing an accredited tax representative for the capital gains tax (mandatory for residents outside the EEA owning property in France) and the notary's withholding of the tax at the transfer. A non-resident's private capital gain is computed on the difference between sale and purchase price, with relief from the sixth year of ownership and exemption after twenty-two years. French Realty frames the sale, prepares the file and coordinates valuation, mandate and notary.
French Realty carries out
Framing the sale project, preparing the file, coordinating everyone and following through to the transfer of funds: on quotation.
Partners to the deed
The valuation and marketing are carried by a licensed professional, the authentic deed by a notary, tax representation by an accredited professional: each under their own responsibility.
Sale services
Accompanied sale, tax representation, notary: French Realty frames and coordinates, each regulated act stays with its partner.
Accompanied remote sale
Valuation, mandate by power of attorney, capital gains, tax representative and signing without being there: French Realty prepares the file and coordinates the licensed partners through to the wire.
Sell without being thereTax representation
Appointing the mandatory tax representative to sell outside the European Economic Area, and tracking your French filings: an introduction to an accredited professional.
Check my tax situationSale tools
Capital gain, relief, social charges: simulate the tax before setting your price. The calculation is spelled out.
Capital gains depending on your country of residence
Selling and passing on, in practice
Mandate by power of attorney, surveys, selling a tenanted property, inheritance and gifts: the Journal's guides on selling and passing on.
Selling and passing on, in practice
The complete guides
How it works in France, end to end: complete answers, legal deadlines and scales.
The other situations
French Realty acts as a business introducer: it informs, guides and coordinates. Marketing, intermediation and the authentic deed are carried by licensed partners, tax representation by an accredited professional, each under their own responsibility. The capital gains and tax representative rules cited are those of 2026 and also depend on the tax treaty between France and your country of residence.
Your personal study for your sale from abroad
A concrete reading of your project in France: buying, financing, tax, coordinated by your dedicated French Realty contact.