Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 1709 of the French General Tax Code

Death transfer declaration duties are paid by the heirs, donees or legatees.

Co-heirs, with the exception of those exempt from death duties, are jointly and severally liable.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1709

Les droits des déclarations des mutations par décès sont payés par les héritiers, donataires ou légataires.

Les cohéritiers, à l’exception de ceux exonérés de droits de mutation par décès, sont solidaires.

Need help with this article? Get help from a French lawyer

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

Useful links

You have a question in French Business Law?

Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.

All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.