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What is the VAT rate in France in 2026?

Last updated: 2026-08-02·Verified: 2026-08-02

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📋 Direct Answer

France standard VAT rate is 20%. Reduced rates: 10% (restaurants, household services), 5.5% (food, water, books), 2.1% (medicines). No changes expected for 2026. France also charges additional tax on certain luxury and real estate transactions.

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Requirements
N/A
Est. Total Cost
Immediate
Timeline

Item by Item

RequiredStandard Rate: 20%
20%Immediate
  1. 1Charge 20% VAT on standard-rated goods
  2. 2File monthly or quarterly VAT returns
  3. 3Remit collected VAT to Direction Générale des Finances Publiques
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If applicableReduced Rates
10%/5.5%/2.1%Immediate
  1. 110%: restaurants, household services, books
  2. 25.5%: food, water, social housing
  3. 32.1%: medicines

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Sources

  • • Direction Générale des Finances Publiques
  • • EU VAT rates database

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