France VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT in seconds. The standard rate in France is 20%, and you can switch to 10%, 5.5%, 2.1% with one click.
Price including VAT
€120.00
- Net amount
- €100.00
- VAT at 20%
- €20.00
- Gross amount
- €120.00
France VAT rates
| Rate | What it applies to |
|---|---|
| 20% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 10% | Reduced. Restaurants and takeaway food, hotels, passenger transport, some medicines, home renovation work |
| 5.5% | Reduced. Most food, books, energy subscriptions (gas and electricity), products for disabled people, energy-saving renovation |
| 2.1% | Reduced. Medicines reimbursed by social security, press publications |
Exempt: medical, education, financial and insurance services, residential rent; exports are exempt with credit.
How to calculate VAT in France
- To add VAT: price before tax × 1.2 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.2 = 120.00.
- To remove VAT: price including tax ÷ 1.2 = price before tax. For example, 120.00 ÷ 1.2 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 20 ÷ 120. For 120.00 that is 20.00.
Registering for VAT and invoicing
- When to register
- Franchise en base: no VAT charged if turnover stays under €85,000 for sales of goods, food on premises and accommodation, or €37,500 for services (higher tolerance limits of €93,500 and €41,250 apply for the year you cross).
- Local name
- Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée (TVA)
Recent changes and things to know
Overseas departments (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Réunion) have lower rates. VAT law is being recodified into the CIBS code from 1 September 2026.
France VAT: frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in France?
The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. Other rates: 10% (restaurants and takeaway food, hotels, passenger transport, some medicines, home renovation work); 5.5% (most food, books, energy subscriptions (gas and electricity), products for disabled people, energy-saving renovation); 2.1% (medicines reimbursed by social security, press publications).
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.2. For example, 100 plus 20% VAT is 120.00.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.2. For example, 120.00 including 20% VAT is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 20% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
When do I have to register for VAT in France?
Franchise en base: no VAT charged if turnover stays under €85,000 for sales of goods, food on premises and accommodation, or €37,500 for services (higher tolerance limits of €93,500 and €41,250 apply for the year you cross).
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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