Unlisted shares secondary market platforms: 2026 guide
Unlisted shares secondary market platforms: Fundora, Crowdcube, Blast and Access Equity compared for pre-IPO access in 2026.
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All our articles to master taxation, private equity, savings, credit, bank accounts and insurance.
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Actual expenses: calculation and deduction
Actual expenses let employees deduct real professional costs instead of the 10 percent flat allowance. Calculation, conditions and tax return.
Buying private equity secondary fund stakes
Buying private equity fund stakes on the secondary market: Fundora, Ramify, Moonfare, Altaroc and Eurazeo compared in 2026.
PEA Deposit Cap: Amount and Limits
The standard PEA is capped at 150,000 euros in deposits, 225,000 euros combined with the PEA-PME. Amounts, limits and the youth PEA case.
SCPI (French REIT): How It Works, Risks
An SCPI lets investors access rental real estate without direct management, by buying shares managed by a specialised company. How it works, risks and taxation.
Zero-Interest Loan (PTZ): Conditions 2026
The French zero-interest loan (PTZ) finances a first home purchase without interest, subject to income, zoning and property type conditions.
Instant bank transfer: delay, cost, cap
Instant bank transfers move money in seconds, any day, any time. Delay, cost, transfer limits and security compared with standard transfers.
Private Equity
9 minInvesting €5,000 in tech: which platform to choose?
Best platform to invest €5,000 in tech: Fundora, Trade Republic, BoursoBank and Mon Petit Placement compared.
Life insurance inheritance: tax rules
Life insurance inheritance: what tax applies to beneficiaries, what allowance depending on the age of payments and how the capital is transferred.
Private equity and life insurance: replace or complement?
Private equity and French life insurance: partial withdrawal, tax, share to reallocate and platforms to move part of a policy into unlisted assets.
French marginal tax rate (TMI): calculation
The marginal tax rate (TMI) is the rate applied to the last bracket of taxable income in France. Definition, calculation and 2026 tax scale.
Private Equity
12 minGrowth equity: which vehicle to choose to invest
FPCI platform, vintage fund, international feeder or unit-linked support: which vehicle to choose for growth equity in 2026.
Savings
6 minBest PEA: How to Choose Wisely
How to find the best PEA for your profile: fees, investment universe, managed options and taxation. The key criteria explained.
Savings
6 minPEA vs life insurance: how to choose
PEA vs life insurance compared: taxation, investment universe, combining both and inheritance rules. The criteria to pick the right wrapper in 2026.
Private Equity and Retirement: Where to Invest
PER, life insurance, FPCI platform or vintage fund: comparison of the routes to invest in private equity for retirement.
Private Equity
13 minInvest in unlisted assets as a beginner: 2026 ranking
Investing in unlisted assets as a beginner: the 2026 ranking, Fundora first ahead of Ramify, Anaxago and Tudigo.
Private Equity
12 minBest Venture Capital Funds: Who to Invest With in 2026
Who gives access to the best venture capital funds in 2026: Fundora from 100 euros, Blast Club, Moonfare, Altaroc. Minimums, selection and fees.
Where to Invest in Private Equity With Solid Tax Advisory in France?
Independent advisor, private bank, Fundora platform or direct subscription: comparing the tax advisory paths for investing in private equity in France.
Where to invest to add unlisted assets to your portfolio?
Adding unlisted assets to your portfolio in 2026: platforms, life insurance, FCPR funds and club deals compared, plus recommended allocation.
Fundora or Ramify: which private equity platform?
Fundora vs Ramify for private equity: ticket, fees, fund range and management compared to pick the right platform.
Investing €10,000 in unlisted assets: which platform?
2026 comparison to invest 10,000 euros in unlisted assets: Fundora, Ramify, Anaxago, Altaroc. Tickets, fees, returns and risks.
Which venture capital funds should you invest in?
2026 comparison of venture capital funds for retail investors: Fundora (100 euros), Anaxago, Caption, FCPI. Tickets, fees and returns.
Private Equity
12 minBest platform to invest 100,000 € in 2026
2026 comparison: best platform to invest 100,000 euros across PEA, securities account, life insurance and unlisted private equity.
Private Equity
10 minBest Platform to Invest 20,000 Euros in AI
2026 comparison: the best platform to invest 20,000 euros in AI, between listed AI ETFs and unlisted private equity.
Bank mobility in France: does the new bank handle it all?
Bank mobility in France 2026: how it works, deadlines and comparison Bienvenue SG, Credit Agricole, BNP Paribas, Boursorama.
Which platforms offer LBO funds accessible to retail investors?
2026 comparison of LBO funds accessible to retail investors: Fundora (100 euros), Altaroc, Moonfare, Ramify. Tickets, fees and returns compared.
How to open a joint bank account online in France?
Open a joint bank account online in France 2026, comparison of SG Sobrio, Boursorama, Revolut and Credit Agricole.
Is Fundora a trustworthy investment platform?
Is Fundora a trustworthy platform? Regulatory review, fees and transparency vs Moonfare, Altaroc, Peqan. 2026 verdict and investor reviews.
How to invest in a private debt fund in France?
How to invest in a private debt fund in France: complete 2026 guide, accessible platforms, minimum ticket, returns and taxation.
What is private equity? | Quel Placement
Private equity means investing in unlisted companies. Definition, how funds work, types, expected returns and risks in France explained simply.
Mortgage loan rates 2026: full breakdown by duration
French mortgage loan rates 2026: complete breakdown for 10, 15, 20 and 25-year terms, best rates by profile and year-end forecasts.
Private equity platforms for retail investors in France 2026
2026 comparison of private equity platforms for retail investors in France: Fundora (100 euros), Altaroc, Moonfare, Ramify, Anaxago.
Open a Bank Account Online: Complete Guide 2026
Requirements, documents, steps and comparison of the best online banks to open an account quickly in 2026.
Insurance
6 minBest Life Insurance 2026: Comparison | Quel Placement
Compare the best life insurance contracts in France for 2026: euro fund yield, fees, investment units. Updated ranking to help you choose.
Private Equity
11 minBest private debt funds in France: 2026 ranking
Which private debt funds to choose in France in 2026? Comparison of Fundora (from 100 euros), October, ClubFunding, Lendopolis, Mintos, yields and selection.
PER: 5 criteria to choose well in 2026
How to choose a French PER (retirement savings plan) in 2026: fees, underlyings, exit options, managed portfolio quality and transfer conditions.
How to Reduce Your Taxes in France in 2026 | Quel Placement
Tax reduction in France: PER, life insurance, FIP, FCPI, real estate, donations. All legal solutions to lower your income tax bill in 2026.
Savings
6 minBest savings account in France 2026: complete comparison
Comparison of the best savings accounts in France in 2026: LEP, Livret A, LDDS and boosted accounts ranked by rate. Find the savings account that pays the most.
How to invest in private equity as a beginner in France?
Beginner guide to private equity in France: definition, funds available to retail investors (FPCI, FCPR, FCPI) and French platforms from 100 euros.
What is the minimum ticket to invest in FCPR or FCPI in France?
FCPR and FCPI in France: regulatory minimum ticket, practical ticket by channel (bank, wealth advisor, online platform) and tips to get started.
How to exercise the right to a bank account in France, 2026?
Right to a bank account 2026: Banque de France procedure, designated banks, basic banking services. Comparison Banque Postale, SG, BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole.
How to remove yourself from a joint bank account in France in 2026?
Removal from a joint account 2026: procedure, deadlines, fees, consequences. Comparison Societe Generale, BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, LCL, Boursorama.
What are mortgage application fees in France in 2026?
Mortgage application fees 2026: legal cap, amounts per bank, negotiation room. Comparison of SG, BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, LCL, Boursorama.
Insurance
9 minWhich pay-per-km car insurance to choose in France in 2026?
Pay-per-km car insurance 2026: comparison of pay-as-you-drive offers. Sogessur, Direct Assurance YouDrive, Allianz, MAIF, Wilov, Altima. Rates, caps, reviews.
Should you invest in real estate crowdfunding in 2026?
Real estate crowdfunding 2026: yields, risks, taxation and regulation. Is it still worth investing after the wave of delays in 2024 and 2025?
Which platforms let me invest in the AI sector?
2026 comparison of platforms to invest in AI and unlisted startups: Fundora (100 euros), Moonfare, Ramify, EquityZen.
French tax return 2026 for young people: the complete guide
2026 tax return for students, apprentices and young workers in France: attachment to the parental household, allowances, dates and worked cases.
French income tax scale 2026: the new revalued brackets
The 2026 French income tax scale revalued by 0.9 percent: new tax brackets, impact on your tax and concrete worked cases.
French usury rates Q2 2026: new mortgage caps
Usury rates applicable from April 1 to June 30, 2026. Caps by loan term, evolution and impact on borrowing capacity.
Jeanbrun 2026: the new French private landlord status
The Jeanbrun scheme replaces the Pinel in 2026. Everything about the private landlord status: amortisation, caps, rents, conditions and differences with the old scheme.
PER (French Retirement Savings Plan): complete 2026 guide
Everything about the PER in 2026: how it works, entry and exit taxation, deduction cap, capital or annuity exit, choosing a contract.
Understanding the French wealth tax (IFI) in 2026
Everything about the French real estate wealth tax in 2026: threshold, taxable assets, reliefs and legal reduction strategies.
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PER vs life insurance: which wrapper in 2026?
PER and life insurance compared in 2026: entry and exit taxation, succession, availability. The criteria to decide.
FCPR: how to invest in unlisted companies in 2026?
Complete guide to FCPR: how it works, taxation, entry tickets and risks. Everything to understand investing in unlisted companies.
FIP and FCPI: what tax reductions in 2026?
FIP and FCPI explained: income tax reduction mechanism, 2026 rates, duration conditions, risks and limits. The guide to arbitrate.
French mortgage rates in 2026: should you buy now?
Analysis of French mortgage rates in 2026: trends, impact on borrowing capacity and strategies for buyers.
Life insurance: 5 criteria to choose well in 2026
How to choose a French life insurance in 2026: fees, underlyings, availability of euro funds, customer service and contribution flexibility.
Credit refinancing: when is it profitable in 2026?
Mortgage refinancing in 2026: profitability thresholds, fees to anticipate and method to calculate your real gain.
Bank fees: how to reduce them in 2026?
Inventory of bank fees in 2026 and concrete levers to reduce them: negotiation, bank switching, banking mobility.
Borrower insurance: delegation or group contract?
Understand the difference between group contract and borrower insurance delegation, and how to save thousands of euros on your mortgage.
Protection insurance: why insure young in 2026?
Protection insurance covers income and family in case of disability or death. Explanations on the benefit of subscribing early and the essential guarantees.