The French parliament adopted on 17 November 2020 the 2021 finance law. This article summarizes some of the law’s key provisions applicable to companies, some of which are the same
Refund of French VAT incurred in 2020 by GB taxable persons neither established nor filing VAT returns in France
Directive 2008/9/CE – so called « 8th Directive » As per our information, regarding the VAT charged in 2020 to companies established in Great-Britain, the access to the refund portal
France – e-invoicing and e-reporting will become mandatory in France between 2023 and 2025
As of today, in France, e-invoicing is compulsory in the frame of B2G transactions only. In this respect, the companies must set-up or post their e-invoices in the Chorus portal.
Brexit and French VAT obligations of British companies in France : absence of fiscal representation
The last update of the FAQ relating to the Brexit relays the final position from the DGFIP about the VAT obligations of the British companies not established in France but
Skandia – First application by the French Administrative Supreme Court (BNP Paribas Securities Services case)
In a decision dated November 4, 2020 (no. 435295, “BNP Paribas Securities Services”), the French Administrative Supreme Court (Conseil d’Etat) has applied for the first time the “Skandia” case law
French VAT Group: the modalities and conditions of the future regime unveiled
The 2021 Draft French Finance Bill released on 28 September 2020 introduces VAT Grouping provisions as well as a modification of the scope of the cost sharing exemption provided for
2021 Draft French Finance Bill released on 28 September 2020
Please find below the main tax measures of the 2021 Draft French Finance Bill released on 28 September 2020. French Parliamentary discussions on the Bill should begin on 12 October
13rd Directive VAT refund : extension of the filing deadline until September 30, 2020
Taxable persons established outside the European Union and which do not carry out VAT taxable transactions in France can claim for the refund of the VAT incurred in France, under
Covid-19 : the reduced VAT rate of 5.5% is now applicable to supplies and intra-Community acquisitions of certain protective equipment and personal hygiene products.
The government is adjusting the VAT rules in order to try to limit the sale price of certain equipment and personal hygiene products essential in the fight against Covid-19 virus.
Covid-19 and the french VAT returns: Tax authorities propose new practical arrangements for businesses facing difficulties
Further to a letter dated 2 April 2020 sent to the French organization MEDEF (representing French businesses), the French administration published practical solutions for the filing of the next VAT