Call Us + 33 1 84 88 31 00

Article 641 of the French General Tax Code

The time limits for the registration of the declarations that the heirs, donees or legatees have to make of the property due to them or transmitted by death are:

Six months, from the day of death, when the person whose estate is being taken over died in mainland France;

One year, in all other cases.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 641

Les délais pour l’enregistrement des déclarations que les héritiers, donataires ou légataires ont à souscrire des biens à eux échus ou transmis par décès sont :

De six mois, à compter du jour du décès, lorsque celui dont on recueille la succession est décédé en France métropolitaine;

D’une année, dans tous les autres cas.

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.