Tax Law Attorney in Nice – Jean-Paul Gueneau

As a tax law attorney, Maître Jean-Paul Gueneau is fully qualified to answer all your tax-related questions. Based in Nice and recognized as an expert in tax law, Maître Gueneau provides the legal support you need for any tax-related procedures. Whether you require ongoing legal and tax counsel, assistance in resolving a dispute, or help drafting legal documents, you can rely on Maître Gueneau’s expertise.

The law firm of Jean-Paul Gueneau advises and represents clients in tax law matters in Nice, particularly in their dealings with French tax authorities. This includes handling information requests, regularization procedures, tax audits, accounting verifications, disputes, and legal proceedings.

Areas of Practice

Personal Taxation

Filing income tax returns
Declaring real estate wealth tax (IFI)
Asset management and tax optimization
Tax audits and disputes for individuals (including issues related to deductible expenses, property tax, residence tax, taxable income, tax residency in France or abroad, income from unidentified sources, donations, inheritance, and real estate valuation)
3% tax applicable to foreign companies holding real estate in France

Corporate Taxation

Tax optimization strategies
Corporate restructurings and mergers
Tax disputes for companies (including responses to proposed reassessments, departmental tax commissions, etc.)
Tax and criminal liability of company directors

Tax Disputes

Responding to inquiries from French tax authorities
Proceedings before judicial courts (e.g., IFI, inheritance tax)
Cases before administrative courts (corporate tax, VAT, income tax)
Criminal proceedings (tax fraud)

Tax Fraud

Case preparation
Legal support throughout the process (with competent authorities)
Representation before judicial bodies

VAT Management

Legal advice and secure handling of VAT matters (territoriality, scope of application, deductibility, tax point)
VAT exemption schemes
VAT and indirect tax disputes

Attorney Fees

Your tax attorney will explain the firm’s billing methods and fee structure right from the initial consultation. To ensure full transparency, Maître Jean-Paul Gueneau will provide a detailed quote, prepared with your agreement to avoid any misunderstandings.

You may choose between hourly or flat-rate billing, depending on your needs and budget. Fees are determined by several factors, including the nature and complexity of the case, expected outcomes, the attorney’s specialization, and theclient’s financial situation.

A written agreement will be signed to set out the terms and fee amount. The applicable VAT rate is 20%, in accordance with current legislation.