Refund of French VAT
VAT percentage high rate:
20%
VAT percentage low rates:
10%, 5,5% and 2,1%
Deadline for reclaiming French VAT for the year 2024 for companies based within the EU is 30 September 2025
What should I know about reclaiming French VAT?
Refund of the French VAT paid is possible for among others the following items
Purchase of material for installation and delivery
Purchase of raw materials
Purchase and supply of goods
Fuel (limited possibilities).
Accommodation (limited possibilities)
Seminar, conference, meeting, or congress costs in France
Food, dinner, lunch
How can you check whether you have paid Value added tax in France?
If you have paid VAT in France , it can be seen on the text TVA (or tax sur la valeur ajoutée) on the invoice. The percentage indicated is 20% (high rate), 10%, 5,5% or 2,1% (reduced/low rates).





