France has extended the reduced VAT rate for forestry and fire prevention activities, effective retroactively from 1 January 2026 and lasting until 31 December 2028, covering forestry work, trail maintenance, and authorised fire prevention tasks.

The French government has extended the reduced 10% VAT rate for certain forestry and fire prevention activities. Published on 25 March 2026, the update is included in Article 96 of the 2026 Finance Law (Law No. 2026-103) and in the official Bulletin of Public Finances (BOFiP).

This announcement was made on 25 March 2026.

The lower VAT rate applies to:

  • Forestry and logging work for agricultural operators
  • Maintenance of forest paths and trails
  • Forest fire prevention carried out by authorised syndical associations

The extension lasts three years, until 31 December 2028, and is effective retroactively from 1 January 2026.