Moving to France, Made Easy - Afterwork and Conference in Manhattan

Join us for an Afterwork/Conference in Manhattan on March 19, 2025.

This event is organized by Frenchly, and will be hosted by 3 experts: Allison Grant Lounes

from Your Franceformation, Alex Ingrim from Liberty Atlantic Advisors, and Renaud de Tilly from DE TILLY REAL ESTATE.

We will cover:

1/ VISA

Learn about the different options for a temporary or long-term relocation to France, and how to approach the relocation and visa application process to ensure you get the right visa for following your dream. Topics will include:

- The different categories of visas that exist overall and how visa type determines the types of activities you can do in France and impacts your potential paths to residence

- Obtaining visas through salaried employment, self-employment or business ownership, studies, family ties, or retirement

- Why self-employment or starting a business can be a great long-term path to living in France

- The importance of your tax residence in France and how this impacts your long-term options

- Legitimate options for working remotely, as a 'digital nomad' visa does not exist

2/ FINANCE

We will address financing opportunities, loan processes for US nationals, as well as the US/France Double Taxation agreement, its attributes, and how best to structure and plan for a move to France.

3/ REAL ESTATE

We will advise you on how to find your dream property. Topics will include:
– The current and future Paris real estate market
– A step-by-step guide to navigating the property buying process
– The benefits of working with a dedicated buyer’s agent
– Essential tips for purchasing your ideal Parisian apartment

• Allison Grant Loune, Your Franceformation

Allison Grant Lounes is a relocation expert and owner of the relocation agency Your Franceformation, a France-based small business providing comprehensive relocation services for moving to France. After obtaining a degree in French and Romance Philology from Columbia University and a Master's Degree from the Middlebury College French School, both in 2009, she move to France to complete a Master's in Comparative Literature at l'université Paris VII Diderot (now Paris Cité) and began writing a blog about moving to France and navigating French admin as an independent student. She has been helping Americans move to France since ~2012. Allison is the author of the book Foolproof French Visas, now in its 5th edition (the Complete 2024-2025 Edition) and facilitates the move of dozens of individuals, couples, and families to France each year. She is also the admin of the group Americans in France on Facebook and hosts the Profiles in Franceformation podcast. https://www.yourfranceformation.com/

• Alex Ingrim, Liberty Atlantic Advisors
  Our fiduciary team provides holistic services including cross-border financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, and tax optimization for Americans and their families living in France, Italy, Portugal, and Spain. https://libertyatlantic.com/

• Renaud de Tilly, DE TILLY REAL ESTATE
  Renaud de Tilly is the founder and broker of DE TILLY REAL ESTATE, which specializes in helping buyers and expats find the perfect property in France and the U.S.A. With offices in Paris and New York, Renaud has built an international team of expert real estate agents who guide you through every step of your property acquisition journey. With over 15 years of industry experience and an extensive network, Renaud and his team are fully committed to helping you secure your dream property. www.detillyrealestate.com / www.detillyparis.com

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