Real estate taxation

What is the 3% annual contribution on buildings?

Legal entities owning real estate in France are liable for a 3% tax on the value of this real estate. This 3% tax on the market value of real estate was introduced by the 1983 Finance Act, with the aim of ensuring the visibility of chains of real estate ownership by French and foreign entities; making it possible to obtain the identity of associates and thus verify the correct application of the wealth tax (ISF), now replaced by the real estate wealth tax (IFI).