English-speaking interpreter and paperwork assistant on the French Riviera, from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Monaco
Just moved to the Riviera, or own a home here, and every appointment with French officialdom feels like an ordeal? Kom il fo goes with you in person to the town hall, the prefecture, the tax office, the notary, the hospital, your children’s school or your lawyer. We interpret on the spot in English, French and Russian, so you understand every word — and everyone understands you.
Call or write in English — we’ll handle the French.
An interpreter by your side, not just a translation
A translated document isn’t always enough. At the counter, an unexpected question, a form filled in wrongly or a misunderstood deadline can cost you weeks. We come with you, interpret during the appointment, and afterwards explain calmly what was said and what still needs to be done.
Our services
In-person accompaniment and interpreting
Town hall (mairie)
Civil status records, certificates, weddings, planning and building permits.
Prefecture
Residence permit appointments, handing in documents, collecting your card.
Tax office
Your first French tax return, property tax, questions about your tax situation.
Notary
Buying or selling property, inheritance, reading and explaining deeds.
Hospitals and doctors
Consultations, admissions, talking with the medical team.
Schools
Enrolment, meetings with teachers, parents’ evenings.
Lawyers
Meetings and discussions, so you can follow your case without misunderstandings.
Help with your applications
Residence permit (titre de séjour)
List of required documents, file check, online application on the ANEF platform, preparing your prefecture appointment.
French health insurance
Registering with the CPAM, social security number, carte Vitale, choosing a GP (médecin traitant).
We help you gather, understand and organise your documents. For legal matters, we work alongside you at meetings with your lawyer or notary.
Three languages, one person looking after you
- English ↔ French for British, American and international residents.
- Russian ↔ French for Russian-speaking families living on the Riviera and in Monaco.
- English ↔ Russian when several languages meet around the same table.
Where we work
We cover the eastern Alpes-Maritimes and the Principality of Monaco:
- Villefranche-sur-Mer
- Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
- Beaulieu-sur-Mer
- Èze
- Cap-d’Ail
- Beausoleil
- La Turbie
- Monaco
We also go with you to the offices in Nice that serve these towns, including the Alpes-Maritimes prefecture. Monaco has its own rules (the Sûreté publique for residence cards, the CCSS for social security): we know both systems and make sure they don’t get mixed up.
A personal approach
Every situation is different: a family arriving with children to enrol in school, a retiree buying a villa, an employee starting a new job in Monaco. Before each appointment, we go through your documents and questions with you. Afterwards, we leave you a clear summary of the next steps. Discretion and confidentiality guaranteed.
How it works
- You contact us by phone or email, in English, French or Russian.
- We review your situation and the documents you need.
- We go with you to the appointment and interpret on the spot.
- We follow up until your file is complete.
Frequently asked questions
Can you help me get a residence permit at the Nice prefecture?
Yes. We help you gather the documents, submit the application online, and go with you to your prefecture appointment to interpret.
Do you work in Monaco?
Yes, we accompany clients to Monaco’s administrations as well as in the neighbouring French towns.
How much does it cost?
We give you a free personalised quote after a first conversation.
Get in touch
Tell us what you need — we’ll get back to you quickly, in the language of your choice.
📞 +33 7 68 07 07 68
✉️ contact.komilfo@gmail.com
📍 Beaulieu-sur-Mer, Alpes-Maritimes, France