What Kentingtons does

Kentingtons is a France-based financial advisory firm providing integrated tax, investment, and wealth-management advice to high-net-worth private individuals — primarily UK nationals moving to or living in France, with the service formally open to all nationalities. The firm is registered in France as 'Conseil en Gestion de Patrimoine Certifié' (a certified adviser on worldwide assets) and as 'Conseiller en Investissements Financiers' under ORIAS 08038951 and AMF authorization, a regulatory combination that permits guidance on both fiscal and civil law matters (succession law, marriage regimes, IFI, income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance) rather than investment strategy alone. Service lines span tax advisory (property wealth tax/IFI, income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, succession law, including Brussels IV elections), investment advice for expats (assurance vie structuring, diversification away from home-country bias), pension planning (UK pensions in France, QROPS), mortgages, and currency exchange — with onboarding via a Typeform-based confidential questionnaire leading to a no-cost initial consultation and personalised written advice.

The business model is a premium, quote-based professional services engagement with a €350,000 liquid-asset minimum and multi-year contracts; fees are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, supported by content marketing (an extensive blog, the 'Communi K' newsletter), social channels, partner webinars (e.g., Leggett Immobilier), and SEO. The company operates a head office in Salernes with an additional office in Villecroze (registered office), plus a UK office (established 2012) and national coverage in both countries. Ownership is private and founder-controlled: Robert Kent (ex-HSBC London, Towry Law international division, Siddalls) and his wife Christine Kent serve as Directors, with Chris Davenport as Partner (since 2019) and Duncan Campbell as UK Associate Director. The firm has 1-10 employees, no external funding, no subsidiaries, and no disclosed AI/ML or proprietary technology platform — the offering is delivered as personalised human advisory, not as a software product.

Name

Kentingtons

Legal name

Kentingtons Sarl

Website

https://kentingtons.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kentingtons is a France-based financial advisory firm providing integrated tax, investment, and wealth-management services to high-net-worth UK nationals moving to or living in France, requiring clients to hold €350,000 or more in liquid assets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Financial Advisory Services

NAICS

Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Banking & UHNW Wealth Advisory (FSAEABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Banking Advisory & Discretionary Portfolio Management (FSABADAD)

Keywords

• Tax advisory services
• Expat wealth management
• Investment advisory
• Succession law planning
• Cross-border financial planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Villecroze

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Advisory and Consultation Services: Professional advisory services providing tax, investment and financial advice to private individuals. Services are personalized and provided in writing as a premium offering. The company is registered as 'Conseil en Gestion de Patrimoine Certifié' and 'Conseil en Investissement Financier', allowing them to advise on fiscal and civil law related to financial planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kentingtons provides personalized tax, investment, and financial advisory services to private individuals — primarily UK nationals moving to or living in France — covering property wealth tax (IFI), income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, succession law, assurance vie structuring, mortgages, currency exchange, and pension planning. Service is exclusive to clients holding €350,000 or more in liquid/financial assets and is delivered as a single integrated advisory engagement through a confidential questionnaire and personalized written advice. The firm holds French certifications (Conseil en Gestion de Patrimoine Certifié, Conseiller en Investissement Financier) that allow it to advise on both fiscal and civil law consequences of financial decisions.

Product overview

Kentingtons is a financial advisory firm specializing in tax, investment, and wealth management services for UK nationals moving to or living in France. The company operates as a single integrated advisory service rather than a modular software platform. Their core offering combines tax advisory (covering property wealth tax, income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and succession law) with investment advice and financial planning specifically tailored to the French tax system. Additional services include mortgage advisory, currency exchange guidance, and pension planning. The company requires clients to have a minimum of €350,000 in liquid/financial assets to access their services. Onboarding is conducted via a confidential questionnaire followed by an initial consultation. The company is registered in France as 'Conseil en Gestion de Patrimoine Certifié' and as 'Conseiller en Investissements Financiers' under AMF oversight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tax & Financial Advisory Services Comprehensive tax, investment, and financial advisory service for private individuals (especially UK expats) moving to or living in France. Coverage spans property wealth tax (IFI), French income tax, capital gains tax on quoted shares and collective investments, inheritance tax, succession law, marriage regimes, and guidance on the French health system, with assistance navigating French tax administration forms.
• Investment Advice for Expats in France Specialized investment advisory service helping UK expats restructure investments to align with the French tax system, including use of assurance vie wrappers and diversification across currencies, regions, and asset classes to address home-country bias and concentration risk.
• Property Wealth Tax Advisory (IFI) Advisory service on French property wealth tax (Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière / IFI), including planning strategies and allowances such as the 30% main residence allowance.
• Capital Gains Tax Advisory Guidance on French capital gains tax on quoted shares and collective investments, including cross-border capital gains tax strategies for clients with UK-sourced holdings.
• Income Tax Advisory Advisory on French income tax declarations (impôts sur le revenu), including guidance on declaring UK income, foreign bank accounts, and the household "partages" system; the firm's framing is that most couples retiring to France pay less income tax in France than in the UK.
• Inheritance & Succession Planning Advisory on French inheritance tax and succession law, including forced heirship rules, Brussels IV succession law elections, assurance vie beneficiary planning, and overall estate planning for UK nationals living in France.
• Mortgages Mortgage advisory services for clients purchasing or refinancing property in France.
• Currency Exchange Advisory Currency exchange advisory services to help clients manage currency mismatch risk between pounds and euros for transfers, investment funding, and ongoing income drawdown.
• Pension Planning Advisory on UK pension taxation in France, QROPS transfers, and retirement income planning for British expatriates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Most couples retiring to France pay less income tax in France than they would in the UK

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Leading Financial InstitutionscoreOthersKentingtons works alongside world-leading financial institutions to provide clients with access to a comprehensive range of financial products and services. The company collaborates with investment and platform providers to structure client portfolios.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holborn Assets: UK-headquartered financial advisory firm specializing in expat wealth management across multiple jurisdictions including France. Comparable for cross-border financial planning, investment advice, and HNW client targeting.
• De Brock Wealth Management: France-based wealth management adviser focused on expat financial planning and cross-border tax advisory. Comparable through its France focus and expat clientele, though slightly larger in team size.
• Spectrum IFA Group: Independent financial adviser group serving British expatriates across Europe, including France. Comparable through its expat focus, cross-border tax and investment advisory services, and similar HNW client minimums.
• Tandem & Partners: French wealth advisory firm serving international clients with cross-border financial planning needs. Comparable for HNW individual advisory, French tax expertise, and investment structuring services.
• Ashton McGill International Tax Advisors: Specializes in French tax and wealth advisory for British and American expatriates living in France. Comparable through its expat-only focus, French tax specialization, and personal advisory delivery model.
• Blevins Franks: One of the largest UK expat-focused financial advisory firms in France and Spain, offering tax, investment, and estate planning for British expatriates. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping niche (UK expats in France), similar service catalog, and comparable regulatory positioning.

Broad incumbents

• HSBC Expat Services: Global bank with dedicated expat banking and wealth services. Comparable because of its expat-targeting and cross-border capabilities, including in France, but broader portfolio and not France-specialist.
• BNP Paribas Wealth Management: Major European bank with dedicated wealth management offering HNW individuals, including UK expats in France. Overlaps in private banking, investment advisory, and cross-border wealth structuring, but operates as a broad incumbent rather than a France-expat specialist.

Others

• Leggett Immobilier: Leading French real estate agency specializing in serving British buyers and expats in France. Included as a thematic partner/ecosystem participant — Kentingtons has explicitly partnered with Leggett on educational webinars, indicating shared expat-FRance customer pipeline.

Emerging players

• French Tax Online: Online-focused French tax advisory service for English-speaking expats in France. Comparable for the UK expat-in-France segment but operates with a more digital delivery model versus Kentingtons' high-touch approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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