France - VAT Rates & Refunds
VAT reclaim from France can be complex. To makes things simpler, we’ve broken down the percentage of VAT on France expenses that you can reclaim for
The following rates table apply if your company is not based in the EU.
If your company is based in the EU, click here
How far back can I claim?
January to December of the previous yearDeadline for claims submissions
30 June of each year (Within 6 months of the end of the calendar year in which the tax was incurred)Training Courses / Seminars
20%
Conferences / Trade Show
20%
Fuel
20%
Hotels
10%
Marketing Costs
20%
Goods and Samples
20%
Office Expenses
20%
Telephone
20%
Professional Fees
20%
Public Transport
10%
Restaurants
10%
Entertainment
0%
Taxis
10%
Car Rental
20%
Other Services
0%
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