EU member
France VAT calculator
Calculate VAT for transactions in France easily. Current standard rate is 20%.
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European Union
Austria
20%
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Belgium
21%
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Bulgaria
20%
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Croatia
25%
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Cyprus
19%
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Czech Republic
21%
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Denmark
25%
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Estonia
24%
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Finland
25.5%
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France
20%
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Germany
19%
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Greece
24%
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Hungary
27%
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Ireland
23%
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Italy
22%
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Latvia
21%
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Lithuania
21%
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Luxembourg
17%
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Malta
18%
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Netherlands
21%
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Poland
23%
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Portugal
23%
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Romania
21%
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Slovakia
23%
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Slovenia
22%
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Spain
21%
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Sweden
25%
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Other European countries
Iceland
24%
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Norway
25%
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Switzerland
8.1%
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Turkey
20%
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United Kingdom
20%
- No countries found
The standard rate applies to most goods and services.
Net amount
€928.07
€1,000.00 including 20% VAT in France
- Net amount
- €928.07
- VAT 20%
- − €71.93
- Gross amount
- €1,000.00
Recent calculations
Key information
France VAT rates and formulas
Rate reference
- Standard The standard rate applies to most goods and services.
- 20%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 10%
- Reduced Reduced rates cover categories such as food, books, medicines or accommodation, depending on the country.
- 5.5%
- Super-reduced A super-reduced rate below 5% kept for a few essential goods under transitional rules.
- 2.1%
- Currency
- EUR · €
- EU member
- Yes
- VAT number format
- FRXX999999999
Calculation reference
Adding 20% VAT
Net × 1.2 = gross
€100.00 → €120.00
Removing 20% VAT
Gross ÷ 1.2 = net
€100.00 → €83.33
For the VAT inside a price that includes 20% VAT, multiply the price by 20 and divide by 120.
France VAT on common amounts
At the standard rate of 20%. Open a figure for the full breakdown, ready to share.
| Amount | Adding 20% VAT | Removing 20% VAT |
|---|---|---|
| €100 | +€20.00 €120.00 | −€16.67 €83.33 |
| €200 | +€40.00 €240.00 | −€33.33 €166.67 |
| €500 | +€100.00 €600.00 | −€83.33 €416.67 |
| €1,000 | +€200.00 €1,200.00 | −€166.67 €833.33 |
| €2,500 | +€500.00 €3,000.00 | −€416.67 €2,083.33 |
| €5,000 | +€1,000.00 €6,000.00 | −€833.33 €4,166.67 |
| €10,000 | +€2,000.00 €12,000.00 | −€1,666.67 €8,333.33 |
European Union guidance
France VAT guide
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% applies to most goods and services.
Questions about VAT in France
What is the VAT rate in France?
The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. Reduced rates of 5.5%, 10% apply to selected goods and services.
How do I add VAT to a price in France?
Multiply the net price by 1.2. For example, €100.00 plus 20% VAT is €120.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price in France?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.2. For example, €100.00 including 20% VAT is €83.33 before VAT.
What does a VAT number from France look like?
VAT numbers from France start with FR and follow the format FRXX999999999, where 9 is a digit, L a letter and X a letter or a digit. You can check one against the EU's VIES register with the VAT number validator.