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France VAT calculator

Add or remove France VAT. The 20% standard rate is preset; choose a reduced or zero rate if it applies.

What do you want to do?

France VAT rates (2026-06)

  • Standard rate — 20%. France's standard TVA rate of 20% applies to most goods and services.
  • Intermediate rate — 10%. 10% intermediate rate for items such as restaurant meals, transport, and some renovation work.
  • Reduced rate — 5.5%. 5.5% reduced rate for items such as most food products, books, and energy supplies.
  • Zero rate — 0%. 0% for qualifying intra-EU and export supplies. Use for zero-rated or exempt-with-credit transactions.

Picking the right rate

Most goods and services use the standard rate. Reduced and zero rates are limited to defined categories such as food, books, or energy in some member states. When in doubt, check the official guidance linked below for the specific product.

Source: www.economie.gouv.fr · checked .

FAQ

What is the France VAT rate?

France's standard VAT rate is 20%. France's standard TVA rate of 20% applies to most goods and services. Reduced and zero rates apply to specific categories.

How do I work out France VAT on a price that already includes it?

Choose 'Remove tax', pick the rate, and enter the gross amount. The net base is the gross divided by 1 plus the rate; the tax is the difference. At 20% a gross of EUR 100 has a net of EUR 83.33.

Which VAT rates does France have?

France applies standard rate 20%, intermediate rate 10%, reduced rate 5.5%, plus a zero / exempt category for qualifying supplies. Pick the rate that matches your goods or service; confirm the category with the official source.

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Estimate only. Not tax advice. French TVA rates and the goods or services each applies to are set by French law and the EU VAT framework; confirm the correct rate for your transaction. Rates as of 2026-06.