Here’s everything you need to know about French VAT registration, Returns, Tax Representation and your legal obligations within France.
We offer a full representation service as your Tax Agent
Fill out a simple form and provide the required Identity documents and we'll do the rest
In France we file VAT returns monthly, simply send us your VAT report from your marketplace and we'll do the rest.
We act as your Tax Agent in France for EU Businesses and Fiscal representation for Non-EU Businesses handling all of your VAT obligations.
We will guide you through any audits and provide documentation to the French Authorities.
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We'll answer all and any questions you may have, even after you are registered via Email, Phone, Skype, Wechat or Whatsapp. We understand the needs of a thriving business like yours.
In France you need to register for VAT if:
You may also need to register for VAT separately in other EU countries if:
You need to register for VAT in France if:
You need to register for VAT in France if:
You may also need to register for VAT separately in other EU countries if:
| Rate | Type |
| 20% | Standard |
| 10% | Reduced |
| 5.5% | Reduced |
| 2.1% | Reduced |
| 0% | Zero |
If a company is not established in France and is providing ‘taxable supplies’ of goods or services in France, it may have to obtain a non-resident VAT Number. In accordance with the EU VAT Directive, foreign traders are legally obligated to register for VAT in certain circumstances in order to report taxable transactions and declare VAT that must be charged.
It is important that all businesses with any commercial activity in France register before commencing taxable transactions if applicable.
You will need to register for VAT in France if you meet any of the following criteria;
French Vat Reporting
Regular France VAT returns are required from non-resident traders with a VAT number. These are required to report taxable transactions in France, and to report any VAT due/refund from the tax payer. A form CA 3 is used.
VAT Returns
Any monthly or quarterly French VAT filing for a non-resident company is due on the 19th of the month following the period end.
In accordance with the EU VAT Directives, a local French fiscal representative or agent is not required by a company resident in another EU member state. However, a fiscal representative, who is jointly liable for the French VAT, is required for non-EU companies.
At Verico as part of your French VAT Registration with us we will become your Fiscal Representative in France and communicate to the French VAT Authorities on your behalf and also complete your VAT returns so you work within the law. This leaves you to focus on selling your goods.
There are a number of business documents required for VAT registration in France. These include but are not limited to; Photo ID, Incorporation Certificate, Articles of Association, Bank Statement, Local Country VAT Certificate, Registration Documents as well as a Power of attorney with your local tax agent in France.
Throughout the registration process the SIEE may request for additional documents and information.
Every business or application is seen differently by the tax administration and taken on it’s own merit which means the time to receive your VAT number differs per registration. This can normally range from anywhere between 6-12 weeks.
You should have applied for registration when you were close to the threshold or when you knew you were going to store goods, but in this scenario you will need to back date the returns to the date you surpassed the threshold and pay the VAT owed.
Fiscal representation is only required by businesses looking to register for VAT in France where their head office is located outside of the European Union
All of our packages include registration and VAT returns, plus other additional services
