VAT Calculator, France
Free VAT calculator for UK and EU businesses. Add VAT, remove VAT, or calculate the VAT amount for any price. Supports UK standard rate (20%), reduced rate (5%), and custom VAT rates. Instant reverse VAT calculation.
France applies a 20% standard VAT rate (TVA - Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée). Reduced rates of 10%, 5.5%, and 2.1% apply to food, medicines, books, and cultural items.
French VAT registration is required for businesses supplying goods or services in France, regardless of where they are established.
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, VAT Calculator in France
What is the VAT rate in France?↓
France has a standard VAT rate of 20% (TVA - Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée). Reduced rates are: 10% for restaurants, hotels, transport, and some food; 5.5% for most food products, books, and some renovations; and 2.1% for certain medicines and newspapers. Most goods and services are at 20%.
What has the 5.5% reduced VAT rate in France?↓
The 5.5% reduced VAT rate in France applies to: most food products sold in supermarkets (except sweets, chocolate, and beverages), books, e-books, tickets to certain cultural venues (cinemas, theatre, concerts), energy-saving renovation work on residential property, and certain medical equipment.
Do I need to register for VAT in France as a foreign business?↓
Foreign businesses making taxable supplies in France must register for French VAT (TVA) regardless of their turnover, there is no registration threshold for non-French businesses. EU businesses can use the EU VAT One Stop Shop (OSS) for digital services and distance selling. A fiscal representative may be required for businesses outside the EU.
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