France to Tax the Possession of Art?
November 18 2025
Picture: artnews.com
Posted by Adam Busiakiewicz:
Artnews.com have reported on proposals the French government are drawing up to tax the possession of works of art in their 2026 budget. The French art world has rightly drawn attention to the absurdity of the idea, questioning how owners would 'declare' their collections alongside the inconsistency with other EU nations which would put those doing business in the country at a disadvantage. Click on the link to read more.
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