France: Tax authorities clarify VAT rates for cultural, recreational, and educational activities
France’s tax authorities have issued detailed guidance on the application of value-added tax (VAT) to cultural, recreational, educational, and professional activities, including exhibitions, sites, installations, and associated services. The
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France: Tax authorities issue second guidance on Pillar 2 global minimum tax
France’s tax authorities have released a second set of guidelines on 3 December 2025 covering the application of the Pillar 2 global minimum tax (GloBE) rules for multinational and large domestic groups. The new guidance provides clarifications
See MoreFrance issues guidance on 2022 tax treaty with Moldova
The French General Directorate of Public Finance issued new guidance on 19 November 2025 regarding the application of the 2022 income tax treaty with Moldova. The guidance provides detailed explanations on several aspects of the treaty, including
See MoreFrance: National Assembly rejects first part of 2026 Finance Bill
France’s National Assembly rejected the revenue (tax) section of the 2026 Finance Bill on 22 November 2025. A general vote held the previous day resulted in the Bill being rejected at its first reading after several weeks of public debate, with
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France, Moldova tax treaty enters into force
The tax treaty between France and Moldova signed on 15 June 2022, officially entered into force on 23 April 2024. The convention, which includes an annex forming an integral part of the agreement, is designed to eliminate double taxation on
See MoreFrance considers two-year grace period for e-invoicing mandate
France is considering a two-year grace period for its upcoming B2B e-invoicing and e-reporting requirements. Amendment n° I-1028 to the 2026 Finance Bill proposes suspending fines under Article 1737, Section III of the General Tax Code for
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France: Public Finances Authority clarifies VAT treatment of prepared food product deliveries between businesses
France’s public finances authority has clarified the applicable Value Added Tax (VAT) rate for successive deliveries of prepared food products made between VAT-registered businesses before being sold as takeaway to the final consumer. The
See MoreFrance delays CVAE abolition, revises rates and CET cap
France announced on 19 November 2025, a postponement of the definitive abolition of the Cotisation sur la Valeur Ajoutée des Entreprises (CVAE) and updated key rates under Law No. 2025-127 of 14 February 2025 on Finance for 2025. CVAE rate
See MoreFrance updates VAT thresholds for micro-entrepreneurs
The French government officially promulgated LOI No. 2025-1044 on 3 November 2025, aimed at creating a stable, fair, and transparent fiscal framework for micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses. The law reforms the Value Added Tax (TVA)
See MoreFrance: Senate ratifies tax treaty protocol with Sweden
The French Senate gave its approval to the legislation ratifying the outstanding protocol to the 1990 income and capital tax agreement with Sweden on 29 October 2025. Signed on 22 May 2023, this protocol updates the treaty in line with OECD BEPS
See MoreFrance: Senate approves ratification of new tax treaty with Finland
The French Senate approved the law for the ratification of the new income tax treaty with Finland on 29 October 2025. Signed on 4 April 2023, this treaty will replace the existing 1970 tax agreement between the two nations. The new tax
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France: National Assembly passes first-reading amendments to the 2026 finance bill, focuses on major corporations
France’s National Assembly introduced several amendments to the Finance Bill for 2026, some of which have been approved during its first reading on 30 October 2025. The changes primarily target large corporations and business groups, introducing
See MoreFrance: Tax Authority clarifies VAT rate on biocontrol macro-organisms
RF Report The French tax authorities issued a rescript BOI-RES-TVA-000227 on 29 October 2025, clarifying the value-added tax (VAT) treatment for pollinating macro-organisms used in organic farming, gardens, green spaces, and public
See MoreFrance will not domestically implement OECD Pillar One Amount B
France will not apply the OECD’s simplified transfer pricing method, Amount B, to domestic transactions from 2025, but will recognise its outcomes in treaty partner jurisdictions to avoid double taxation. Regfollower Desk France’s tax
See MoreFrance: National Assembly approves digital services tax hike
The measure, outlined in amendment N° I-CF1827, targets large digital platforms. The Finance Committee of the French National Assembly approved an amendment to the 2026 Finance Bill raising the digital services tax (DST) from 3% to 15% on 22
See MoreFrance: Tax Authority updates shareholder interest deductibility rates for late 2025
Tax Authorities revised the interest rates used to calculate the deductibility of shareholder loans for companies with fiscal years ending between 30 September to 30 December 2025. The French tax authority has issued new reference interest rates
See MoreFrance proposes reduced surtax for large corporations in draft 2026 budget
For 2026, France intends to maintain the temporary corporate income surtax for large corporations at reduced rates, introduce a wealth tax, speed up the gradual abolition of the CVAE business tax, and revise its global minimum tax
See MoreFrance: Parliament introduces VAT registration changes in 2026 Draft Finance Bill
The 2026 draft Finance Bill raises VAT exemption thresholds to EUR 41,250 (standard) and EUR 27,500 (real estate and construction). France's parliament has introduced changes to VAT registration thresholds in the draft Finance Bill for 2026,
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