France has one of the most generous paid time off schemes for their workers. Whether it is for sick leave, maternity leave, or parental leave, French employees can be allotted almost a year off for pregnancies if certain criteria are met. This, in addition to a high minimum annual leave, means France has more options for paid time off than almost any other country in the world.
Moving, living and working in a foreign country can be stressful and expensive. Luckily, there are some countries that know this and are willing to help expats out with some tax breaks to help get you on your feet in your new home. While these tax advantages will expire within a few years after you arrive into your new home, the savings in those crucial first few years can make or break a move abroad.
It’s a new year and that means some things; people begin their diets, people join gyms only to refuse go a few months later, and changes to the tax system in many countries!