Country rates
VAT in France
20% standard rate, with three reduced rates: 10% for restaurants and transport, 5.5% for food and books, 2.1% for some medicines and press.
| Standard rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Reduced rates | 10%, 5.5%, 2.1% |
| Currency | EUR |
Worked example
100.00 net plus 20% VAT comes to €120.00.
A €100.00 gross price splits into €83.33 net and €16.67 VAT.
Try the VAT calculatorWhat you should know about France VAT
The standard rate of 20% applies to most supplies. Reduced rates of 10% and 5.5% and 2.1% cover specific categories such as food, books, medicines and transport, and only where the supply fits the exact definition in France's tax law.
Registration rules differ by country. In the UK there is a turnover threshold before you must register; in many EU countries it is lower or absent. The guides cover the UK threshold and the EU OSS scheme for cross-border sales.
Rates and rules change. This page is reviewed quarterly against official sources, and you should confirm the applicable rate with the France tax authority before filing.