Vat refund france
French VAT is known as “Taxe sur la valeur Ajoutée” (TVA). The standard VAT rate is 20% while reduced rates are 10% (agricultural products, trade fairs, restaurant meals…), 5.5% (food products, books, heating…) and 2.1% (medicines, trade of live animals…). Fastvat takes care of your VAT refund in France.
Main rules to claim VAT refund in France
EU businesses (Directive 2008/09/EC) & Non-EU businesses (13th Directive)
Minimum amounts for refund:
– Quarterly claims: 400 EUR
– Yearly claims: 50 EUR
VAT Refund Deadline in France:
– 30th September of the following year
Local proxy:
– Not required
Main refundable expenses:
– Fuel
– Tolls
– Maintenance
– Spare parts
– Meals