Who is exempt from paying TV Licence in France?
If you live with a major child and job applicant that is no longer tax, you are exempt, provided that your income does not exceed certain limits. To be exempt, you must not be subject to the Real Estate Tax (IFI). If you lose your exemption, it can be extended for 2 years under certain conditions.
Do pensioners pay TV license in France?
It has historically been paid as part of the taxe d’habitation bill, which is also in the process of being cancelled by the government, while older people and those on low incomes are already exempt from paying the annual fee.
At what age are you exempt from TV Licence?
74 or over
If you are aged 74 or over:
If you’re 74 or older and you or your partner receive Pension Credit you can apply for a free TV Licence. This will cover everyone who lives with you at the same address.
Do you pay TV license in France?
The French licence fee is 138 euros (£115) a year in mainland France and applies to about 27 million homes who declare a television set.
How can I legally avoid a TV Licence?
You only need a licence if you actually watch live television, or use BBC iPlayer. So, if you’ve got an aerial, a satellite dish, a television set or anything like that, but you don’t actually watch live TV or use BBC iPlayer, you don’t need a licence.
How can I avoid paying my TV Licence legally?
You don’t need a TV Licence if you never watch live on any channel, TV service or streaming service, or use BBC iPlayer*. This applies to any device, including a TV, computer, laptop, phone, tablet, games console or digital box. Or let us know you don’t need a TV Licence. Find out more about when you need a TV Licence.
Do over 75 year olds have to pay for a TV licence?
Get a free TV Licence. Free over 75 TV Licences are only available to households that receive Pension Credit. If you’re 74 or over and you or your partner at the same address are receiving Pension Credit, please sign in to apply for a free licence.
Do 80 year olds have to pay a TV licence?
If you’re 75 or over
You can get a free TV licence if you’re 75 or older and you either: get Pension Credit. live with your partner who gets Pension Credit.
Do 75 year olds still have to pay for a TV Licence?
Do 80 year olds have to pay a TV Licence?
Do I need a television licence in France?
Households in France are required pay an annual television licence fee, although there is an exemption for those on a low income. The contribution à l’audiovisuel public (also known as la redevance) funds the five public television channels in mainland France – France 2, France 3, France 4, France 5, and Arte.
What is TV tax in France?
In 2022, the broadcasting licence fee (contribution à l’audiovisuel public) in mainland France & Corsica is €138. While in the French overseas departments and collectivities, it is €88.
Can I cancel my TV Licence if I only watch Netflix?
If you only watch on demand programmes on Netflix and don’t watch TV live on any TV or streaming service, and don’t watch BBC iPlayer, you may cancel your TV Licence if you won’t need it again before it expires. Or let us know you don’t need a TV Licence.
Can I be forced to pay a TV Licence?
A TV Licence is required to watch or record TV programmes as they are being shown on TV or live on an online TV service, or to download or watch BBC programmes on demand, including catch up TV, on BBC iPlayer.
How do I stop paying my TV licence at 75?
TV Licensing
After your 75th birthday, your licence will not automatically change to a free over 75 licence. You will need to apply so that we can check if you’re eligible. If you pay by Direct Debit, please don’t cancel it.
When did over 75 free TV licence end?
TV licences for the over-75s were free from November 2000 until the end of July 2020. The concession was received by around 4.5 million households. From 1 August 2020, free licences have only been available to people aged over-75 who are in receipt of Pension Credit.
Does an 88 year old need a TV Licence?
Since 1 August 2020[1] people aged 75 or over have been entitled to a free TV licence if they receive Pension Credit.
Does an 80 year old need a TV licence?
What can I legally watch without a TV Licence?
Watching online
You don’t need a TV Licence if you never watch live on any channel, TV service or streaming service, or use BBC iPlayer*. This applies to any device, including a TV, computer, laptop, phone, tablet, games console or digital box.
Can I watch Euros without a TV Licence?
Yes you do. You need a TV Licence to watch or record live TV, no matter where it is broadcast or distributed from.
Do I need a TV Licence to watch DVDs in France?
As a rule of thumb, anyone who has a TV at their property in France must have a TV licence. And, yes, you still need a licence even if you do not watch French TV and only watch DVDs or stream programmes from overseas on a TV. The payment is per household. The payment covers all devices in a single household.
Do TV detector vans exist?
There are no TV detector vans. It was originally a PR stunt to frighten people into thinking they could be detected and then pursued for not having a TV licence. There are still no TV detector vans.
How can I legally stop paying my TV licence?
You can cancel your licence if you no longer: watch or record TV on any channel via any TV service (e.g. Sky, Virgin, Freeview, Freesat) watch live on streaming services (e.g. ITV Hub, All 4, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Now, Sky Go) use BBC iPlayer*.
Can I cancel my TV licence if I only watch Netflix?
Do 80 year olds pay for TV Licence?
The licence covers everyone living at your address. You can apply when you’re 74 if you already get Pension Credit. You’ll still need to pay for your licence until the end of the month before your 75th birthday. After that you’ll be covered by your free licence.