Me Jonathan Sémon tax lawyer Paris
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Me Jonathan Sémon

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International Tax Lawyer
depuis 2011

Master Jonathan Sémon is a lawyer at the Paris Bar, specialized in international taxation. He founded his firm, SELAS Jonathan Sémon, in 2011, after practicing for five years at two major international French law firms specializing in business and individual taxation.

His vision: to simplify clients' lives by providing practical and legal solutions that allow them to approach their tax obligations not as a difficulty but as a managed parameter.

When facing a tax difficulty, the firm actively defends your rights with the tax authority. Since tax law and procedure are complex and constantly evolving, you will be guided and supported throughout your case, with regular updates on progress and decisions to be made.

Areas of Practice

  • Expatriation and exit tax — departure from France, taxation of unrealized gains (art. 167 bis CGI), deferral, postponement, remission
  • Tax residence — determination of fiscal domicile (art. 4 B CGI), bilateral residence conflicts, tie-breaker clause
  • Undeclared foreign accounts and structures — regularization (art. 1649 A CGI), penalties, surcharges, ten-year statute of limitations
  • Tax audit and litigation — defense in ESFP proceedings (art. L. 12 LPF), response to adjustment notices, representation before administrative courts
  • Inbound expatriation / Impatriation — article 155 B CGI regime, optimization of expatriate compensation, applicable exemptions
  • Bilateral tax treaties — elimination of double taxation, foreign tax credit, exemption with progressive taxation
  • Non-residents — French-source income (art. 164 B, 197 A CGI), reporting obligations, minimum rate

Scope Limitation

The firm focuses on tax law, especially international taxation, expatriation, non-residents, tax audits and cross-border wealth issues. Corporate-law implementation, accounting formalities and non-tax civil matters are handled by the appropriate professionals where required.

Education

  • Master's in International Taxation, Paris II Panthéon-Assas University (2003)
  • Certificate of Aptitude for the Legal Profession (CAPA), Paris Bar Training School (2007)
  • Three-month internship in taxation at the Conseil d'État (9th division, tax litigation)

Professional Career

Lawyer at the Paris Bar since 2007, Me Jonathan Sémon has more than 17 years of professional experience in tax law. After practicing for 5 years at two major international Parisian law firms (CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre—international taxation department, from January 2006—and Gide Loyrette Nouel), he founded his firm, SELAS Jonathan Sémon, in 2011.

Expertise

2011

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Fondateur — SELAS Jonathan Sémon
Law firm specialized in international taxation. 7 rue Chateaubriand, 75008 Paris.
2006

2011
International Paris Law Firms
CMS Bureau Francis Lefebvre (international taxation department) and Gide Loyrette Nouel. Specialization in business and individual taxation.
5 novembre
2007
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Attorney at the Paris Bar.
Me Jonathan Sémon — International Tax Lawyer Paris
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Firm:
Frequently Asked Questions

An international tax lawyer intervenes when a situation involves at least two jurisdictions: change of residence (art. 4 B CGI), exit tax (art. 167 bis CGI), holding of accounts abroad (art. 1649 A CGI), capitalisation contracts or investments of a similar nature subscribed outside France (art. 1649 AA CGI), trusts (art. 1649 AB CGI), international tax audit. Unlike an accountant, a lawyer has general and permanent professional privilege (secret professionnel), subject to limitations prescribed by law, including anti-money laundering vigilance obligations (LCB-FT) and the capacity to represent you before administrative courts — administrative tribunal and administrative court of appeal; for proceedings before the Council of State requiring specialist representation, the firm works in coordination with an avocat aux Conseils.
A consultation lasts one hour, via videoconference (360 € incl. VAT) or at the office in Paris 8th (450 € incl. VAT). Documents and questions can be sent by email beforehand. Me Sémon analyzes the situation in light of applicable law — CGI, LPF, bilateral tax treaties, BOFiP doctrine — and assesses available options, both for preventive advice and in response to an ongoing proceeding.
The firm is dedicated to international taxation: expatriation and exit tax (art. 167 bis CGI), tax residence and bilateral residence conflicts (art. 4 B CGI), regularization of undeclared foreign accounts, capitalisation contracts, and trusts (art. 1649 A, 1649 AA, 1649 AB CGI), impatriation (art. 155 B CGI), international tax audit (ESFP, accounting verification), litigation before administrative courts, application of bilateral tax treaties.
Me Sémon has been an attorney at the Paris Bar since 2007 and holds a Master's degree in International Taxation from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University. He completed a three-month internship in taxation at the Council of State (9th division, tax litigation). Before founding his firm in 2011, he practiced for five years in the international taxation departments of CMS Francis Lefebvre and Gide Loyrette Nouel, on cross-border matters covering advice, regularization, and international tax litigation.
Yes. A significant portion of the firm's practice concerns taxpayers residing outside France: expatriates in the United Arab Emirates, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Singapore. Videoconference consultations are adapted to all time zones. The firm handles matters including French-source income (art. 164 B, 197 A CGI), residence conflicts, and non-resident reporting obligations.
Office consultation (7 rue Chateaubriand, Paris 8th): 450 € incl. VAT per hour. Videoconference consultation: 360 € incl. VAT per hour. Payment for the initial consultation is by credit card at the time of booking. A detailed quote is provided for any advice engagement or litigation matter beyond the initial consultation.

Typical Interventions by Area

Area Typical Intervention Dedicated Page
Tax residenceAnalysis of art. 4 B CGI, bilateral tie-breakerLearn more →
Exit taxPlanning art. 167 bis CGI, deferral, postponementLearn more →
ExpatriationDeparture planning, reporting obligationsLearn more →
France-UAE TreatyTreaty application (July 19, 1989)Learn more →
Undeclared accountsRegularization, art. 1649 A CGILearn more →
Tax auditESFP defense, audit, litigationLearn more →

Related Resources

Tax Residence Exit Tax Expatriation France-UAE Treaty Undeclared Accounts
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Video consultation : 360 € / heure
Office consultation : 450 € / heure