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  • Grand Parisian avenue at blue hour with the Arc de Triomphe in the distance
    European Tax Solution — tax agent in France

    Your tax obligations in France, handled from start to finish.

    Hanoutax supports European companies with their tax obligations in France: VAT, OSS/IOSS, intra-EU returns, other indirect taxes and direct taxes, under a written mandate, with a single point of contact.

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    01 — VAT filings

    Your VAT returns, filed on time

    Registration, CA3 and CA12, EMEBI and DES, OSS/IOSS, refunds: we manage your VAT obligations in France under a mandate.

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    02 — Other indirect taxes

    Excise duties, TGAP, digital services tax and sector-specific taxes

    We identify the taxes specific to your business and file your returns.

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    03 — Direct taxes

    Corporate income tax, CFE, CVAE, IFER and payroll tax

    Corporate tax registration, local taxes: we handle your formalities and returns, and check your tax notices.

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    04 — Compliance setup

    Accurate returns from day one

    Mapping of your obligations, place of supply, reverse charge, tax rulings and e-invoicing readiness.

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    05 — Assistance and support

    One point of contact with the tax authorities

    Tax audits, claims, invoice compliance, audits and training for your teams.

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Returns, documents, deadlines: see how to follow your French tax file in one single place.

Our expertise

The mandated agent for your tax obligations in France

Five complementary areas covering all your filing obligations in France, with one team and one method.

01

VAT filings

Registration, CA3 and CA12 returns, EMEBI and DES, OSS/IOSS and refunds: your VAT obligations filed on time.

  • Registration
  • CA3 · CA12
  • OSS · IOSS
  • EMEBI · DES
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02

Other indirect taxes

Excise duties, TGAP, digital services tax and sector-specific taxes that apply to your business.

  • Energy excise
  • TGAP
  • Digital tax
  • Sector taxes
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03

Direct taxes

Corporate income tax registration, CFE, CVAE, IFER, payroll tax, company vehicle taxes and property taxes: formalities, returns and review of your tax notices.

  • Corporate tax registration
  • CFE · CVAE
  • IFER
  • Payroll tax
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04

Compliance setup

Mapping your obligations, place of supply, reverse charge, tax rulings and e-invoicing readiness.

  • VAT mapping
  • Reverse charge
  • Rulings
  • E-invoicing
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05

Assistance and support

A point of contact before the tax authorities: audits, claims, invoice compliance, diagnostics and training.

  • Tax audits
  • Claims
  • Diagnostics
  • Training
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Not sure where to start?

A first conversation identifies your obligations in France and the priority actions, with no commitment.

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Our job fits in one sentence: your taxes in France, done right and on time.

Hanoutax — European Tax Solution

Our approach

One profession, flawless execution

Where generalist firms spread their attention, Hanoutax concentrates on taxes in France for European companies. The result: faster, more reliable execution, and a contact who truly masters your topics.

  • A written mandate and a clear scopeEvery engagement rests on a mandate that sets out what we do for you, and what you keep.
  • Deadlines anticipatedWe track your filing calendar and your letters so that no deadline is missed.
  • A contact who knows your fileOne person follows you, from registration to recurring returns, through to an audit.
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Your client portal

Your tax file, available at any time

A secure client portal brings together your returns, documents and deadlines in France. You know where each obligation stands, without having to chase.

  • Centralised documentsReturns, filing receipts and letters in one place.
  • Clear calendarThe upcoming deadlines of your obligations in France.
  • Status trackingEvery return: in progress, filed, confirmed.
  • Secure accessA space reserved for your company and your teams.
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Why Hanoutax

Specialised support, designed for finance teams

Clear processes, simple exchanges and a complete view of your obligations in France.

A complete scope

VAT, other indirect taxes and direct taxes: all your tax obligations in France in one place.

A European approach

Support designed for companies established in the European Union with obligations in France.

A single point of contact

One contact follows your file, from registration to recurring returns, through to an audit.

Simple communication

Clear exchanges by email and video call, with follow-up of your deadlines, returns and documents.

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A European approach

From anywhere in Europe, one contact in France

Established in Germany, Italy, Spain, Belgium or elsewhere in the European Union? Hanoutax becomes your single point of entry for your tax obligations in France, in French and in English.

European Union companiesFrench and EnglishWritten mandateA single point of contact

Who we help

Situations we know well

Companies established in the European Union, from the SME starting to sell in France to the group present in several countries.

E-commerce and distance selling

You sell to consumers in France or store goods in the country.

  • VAT registration
  • OSS and IOSS schemes
  • Stock and warehouses in France

Industry, energy and environment

Your business triggers specific energy or environmental taxes.

  • Energy excise duties
  • TGAP
  • IFER

Services and digital

You invoice services to customers established in France.

  • Place of supply
  • Reverse charge
  • Digital services tax

Groups established in France

You run your company from France, or have an establishment, employees, premises or vehicles there.

  • Corporate income tax registration
  • CFE and CVAE
  • Payroll tax and property taxes

How it works

A structured process, in four steps

A proven method, from the first conversation to long-term follow-up.

  1. 01

    Diagnostic

    We review your business and flows to identify your VAT, indirect tax and direct tax obligations in France.

    No commitment
  2. 02

    Mandate & registration

    You give us a written mandate, then we start the registrations needed to secure your position.

    Written mandate
  3. 03

    Returns & follow-up

    We file your recurring returns on time and follow your notices, letters and deadlines.

    On time
  4. 04

    Monitoring & assistance

    We track regulatory changes and assist you in case of an audit or a claim.

    Long term

Quick check

Which obligations apply to you in France?

Answer two questions: we show you the likely formalities and the right support.

1Where is your company established?

In the European Union

2What is your activity in France?

Stock, warehouse or sales shipped from France

VAT registration is probably required

  • VAT registration in France
  • VAT returns (CA3 or CA12)
  • EMEBI and DES for intra-EU flows
Request a tailored reviewVAT filings
General guidance, to be confirmed for your situation.
Online sales to consumers (B2C)

The OSS one-stop shop can simplify your obligations

  • Above €10,000 of EU distance sales, VAT of the customer’s country applies
  • Quarterly OSS return filed from a single country
  • French registration if you hold stock in France
Request a tailored reviewOSS and IOSS returns
General guidance, to be confirmed for your situation.
Services or digital services

The place of supply needs checking

  • B2B: reverse charge by the customer, as a general rule
  • B2C: French VAT may apply, reportable through the OSS
  • Digital services tax above the thresholds
Request a tailored reviewPlace of supply
General guidance, to be confirmed for your situation.
Employees, premises or vehicles in France

Direct taxes may apply

  • CFE and, in some cases, CVAE
  • Payroll tax
  • Company vehicle taxes and property tax
Request a tailored reviewDirect taxes
General guidance, to be confirmed for your situation.
Outside the European Union

A tax representative is generally required

  • Mandatory as a general rule for a non-EU company liable for VAT in France
  • Exceptions may apply under mutual assistance agreements
  • We check your situation with you
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General guidance, to be confirmed for your situation.

News

Insights on taxes in France

French VAT agent

Your French VAT agent for VAT in France

Hanoutax is a French VAT agent based in Paris, supporting European companies with VAT and other tax obligations in France. We handle VAT registration in France for foreign companies, French VAT returns (CA3, CA12), the recapitulative statement, OSS and dealings with the tax office, under a written mandate.

Wondering about a VAT agent versus a fiscal representative? Read our guide to the French VAT agent and our page on the fiscal representative in France.

Frequently asked questions

What we are asked most often

A question that is not listed here? Write to us: we reply within 48 business hours.

A first conversation with no commitment to review your situation.

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Which services does Hanoutax offer?

Five areas: VAT filings, other indirect taxes, direct taxes, compliance setup, and assistance before the tax authorities. Each service is detailed in the Our Expertise section.

Is Hanoutax a fiscal representative?

No. Hanoutax acts as a mandated agent, on the basis of a written mandate: we carry out the agreed formalities and returns on your behalf, without acting as a fiscal representative. When a representative is required, we help you choose one and coordinate with them.

Does Hanoutax provide legal advice?

No. We work within a filing-compliance scope, under mandate. When a question requires a legal opinion, we refer you to a tax lawyer.

Does Hanoutax work with SMEs as well as large groups?

Yes. Our support is tailored to the size and complexity of each company, from the European SME starting to sell in France to the group present in several jurisdictions.

How long does VAT compliance take?

It depends on the complexity of your structure and your activity in France. At our first exchange, we give you an estimate tailored to your situation.

What does the first exchange look like?

It is a no-commitment conversation to understand your business, your obligations and your priorities. We then propose next steps suited to your situation.

Ready to secure your taxes in France?

Talk to Hanoutax to review your situation and identify priority actions, with no commitment.

Book a callcontact@hanoutax.comor call +33 1 89 52 99 78