France
Áireamhán CBL

Ríomh CBL go héasca do idirbhearta in France. Is é 20.00% an ráta caighdeánach reatha.

Rátaí fíor-ama Sonraí oifigiúla an AE

Tír

€

Ráta

Saincheaptha %

Méid Glan

€100.00

€

Roinn & Sonraí Áireamhán iomlán

Sonraí oifigiúla an Choimisiúin Eorpaigh 27 tír an AE 100% saor in aisce Gan clárú riachtanach

Adding 20.00% VAT

Gross = Net × 1.2

Example: €100 net → €120.00 gross

Removing 20.00% VAT

Net = Gross ÷ 1.2

Example: €100 gross → €83.33 net

Rátaí CBL reatha

Rátaí CBL - France

Ráta Caighdeánach: 20.00%
Ráta Laghdaithe: 7.75%
Ráta Sárlaghdaithe: 2.10%

Key Information

Country Code

Currency

€

Standard Rate

20.00%

VAT Number Format

frXXXXXXXXX

EU Member

Yes

VIES Validation

Available

France VAT Guide

VAT Registration & Compliance

Businesses operating in France must register for VAT if their annual turnover exceeds the national threshold. Foreign companies trading in France may need to register immediately without a threshold. The standard VAT rate of 20.00% applies to most goods and services.

Rate Structure

France applies different VAT rates depending on the product or service:

Standard Rate (20.00%) — applies to most goods and services
Reduced Rate (7.75%) — applies to essential goods like food, books, and pharmaceuticals
Super Reduced Rate (2.10%) — applies to basic necessities

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard VAT rate in France is 20.00%. This is applied to most goods and services. Reduced rates may apply to certain categories. Reduced Rate (7.75%) — applies to essential goods like food, books, and pharmaceuticals

Multiply the net price by 1.2. For example, €100 × 1.2 = €120.00 including 20.00% VAT.

Divide the gross price by 1.2. For example, €120.00 ÷ 1.2 = €100.00 net price.

VAT numbers in France start with the country code fr followed by digits. The format is frXXXXXXXXX.

If your business exceeds the national VAT registration threshold in France, you must register. Foreign companies selling to consumers may also need to register under the EU's One-Stop Shop (OSS) scheme.

VAT Rate History EU VAT Map