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VAT Calculator France

Calculate VAT instantly. Add VAT, remove VAT, or break down pricing with one click. Optimized for freelancers and businesses in France.

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Updated 2025
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€
Net Amount€0.00
Taxe (20%)€0.00
Total€0.00
How it's calculated:1000 × 0.20 = 0.00 (Taxe)

Current Rates

Fiscal Year 2025
Type
Rate
Applies to

Standard

20%

Most goods and services

Intermediate

10%

Restaurant meals, transport, renovation works

Reduced

5.5%

Food, books, energy, entertainment

Super Reduced

2.1%

Press publications and medicines

Registration & Compliance Rules

Overview

France was the first country to introduce VAT in 1954. TVA remains a key revenue source for the state.

Registration Threshold

€85,800 for goods; €34,400 for services. Non-residents: €0.

Filing Frequency & Deadlines

Monthly (standard). Quarterly if annual VAT < €4,000.

Non-compliance Penalties

Late payment penalty 5%; late filing 10%; interest 0.20% per month.

Digital Services (B2C)

B2C digital services taxed at customer location under EU OSS.

Professional Compliance Tips

Invoices must include all mandatory legal mentions.
Import VAT is autoliquidated on the VAT return.
Maintain digital records for audit readiness.
VAT Format: FRXX 999999999
Total Revenue
€1,200.00
Pending
€2,675.00
Recent Invoices
INV-2025-001
Acme Corp
€1,200.00
Paid
INV-2025-002
Design Company
€1,825.00
Sent
INV-2025-003
Global Ltd
€850.00
Draft
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Compare with other countries

See how France's VAT rates compare to other jurisdictions.

Switzerland flag
CH

Switzerland

Mehrwertsteuer (MWST)

Standard Rate8.1%
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FR

France

Taxe sur la Valeur Ajoutée (TVA)

Standard Rate20%
Germany flag
DE

Germany

Mehrwertsteuer (MwSt)

Standard Rate19%
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GB

United Kingdom

Value Added Tax (VAT)

Standard Rate20%
Italy flag
IT

Italy

Imposta sul Valore Aggiunto (IVA)

Standard Rate22%
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ES

Spain

Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido (IVA)

Standard Rate21%

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. This applies to most goods and services that do not fall under one of the reduced rates.
VAT in France is charged in EUR (€). Even if you invoice in a different currency, the tax amount must often be converted for reporting purposes.
A valid VAT number in France typically follows the format: FRXX 999999999. It is essential to verify this number on invoices for B2B transactions.
If you are a registered business, you can generally reclaim VAT incurred on business expenses. Specific rules apply to entertainment, travel, and vehicle costs.

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