Summary
- In 2021, spouses and civil partners in France face no inheritance tax, while children inherit up to 100,000 Euros tax-free.
- Beyond this threshold, progressive rates apply: starting at 5% for amounts under 8,072 Euros and reaching up to 45% for inheritances over 1,805,677 Euros.
- Siblings benefit from a 15,932 Euro tax-free allowance, with rates of 35% and 45% thereafter; nephews and nieces have a lower threshold of 7,967 Euros at a steep 55%.
- Non-related beneficiaries face a mere 1,594 Euros tax-free before incurring a hefty 60% rate—an essential consideration for estate planning
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