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Insights and news on taxes in France
VAT reforms, filing obligations, indirect and direct taxes: Hanoutax deciphers the regulatory changes that affect your operations in France and in Europe.
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Intra-EU Supplies of Goods: VAT Exemption Conditions and Proof
Read the article : Intra-EU Supplies of Goods: VAT Exemption Conditions and ProofAn intra-EU sale of goods can be VAT-exempt only if each condition is met and proven, starting with evidence that the goods left France.
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How to Check an Intra-EU VAT Number with VIES
Read the article : How to Check an Intra-EU VAT Number with VIESChecking your customer’s intra-EU VAT number before delivery is a condition of the VAT exemption: here is what VIES checks and how to keep…
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Training your teams on VAT: why it pays off
Read the article : Training your teams on VAT: why it pays offVAT errors often start upstream. Teams trained on real cases avoid them.
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VAT audit: take stock before a tax audit does it for you
Read the article : VAT audit: take stock before a tax audit does it for youA diagnostic reveals errors, omissions and unrecovered VAT, and ends with an action plan.
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Compliant invoices: the mentions that protect your right to deduct
Read the article : Compliant invoices: the mentions that protect your right to deductA missing mention can cost you a right to deduct or a fine. The points to check.
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Challenging a tax assessment: how a claim works
Read the article : Challenging a tax assessment: how a claim worksDeadline, reasoning, evidence: the conditions for a claim to succeed.
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Tax audit: the right reflexes as soon as the notice arrives
Read the article : Tax audit: the right reflexes as soon as the notice arrivesAudit notice or request for justification: the first days count.
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Tax monitoring: following the changes that affect your business
Read the article : Tax monitoring: following the changes that affect your businessFinance acts, guidance, case law, EU texts: how to keep only what matters.
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Which taxes apply to your business in France?
Read the article : Which taxes apply to your business in France?An inventory of your tax obligations avoids omissions, especially when operating from abroad.
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Place of supply and tax point: two questions not to confuse
Read the article : Place of supply and tax point: two questions not to confuseWhere and when is VAT due? Two distinct notions, two risks of error.
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B2B, B2C, stock abroad: how to classify your transactions
Read the article : B2B, B2C, stock abroad: how to classify your transactionsThe same sale can be taxed in France, elsewhere or exempt. How to classify each flow.
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Local taxes: when to ask for relief
Read the article : Local taxes: when to ask for reliefError in the base, cessation of activity, capping: situations where a local tax can be reduced.
Topics we cover
This page gathers the articles published by Hanoutax on VAT and taxes for foreign companies in France. We explain the rules that apply, the developments to watch and the most common mistakes, for businesses established inside or outside the European Union that operate in France.
- VAT and filing obligations: registration, returns, refunds and penalties. See our VAT filings expertise.
- OSS and IOSS: the one-stop shop for distance sales to consumers in the European Union. See the OSS / IOSS page.
- E-invoicing: the French reform and how businesses can prepare. See e-invoicing readiness.
- Tax agent: the intermediary appointed to carry out VAT formalities in France. See the page on fiscal representation for VAT in France.
Articles to read first
If you are new to the subject, these articles are a good starting point:
- Foreign Companies in France: The Most Common Tax Mistakes
- E-Invoicing in France: How to Choose a Certified Platform
- Permanent Establishment in France: Corporate Income Tax and Obligations
- Fiscal Representative or VAT Agent: What Is the Difference in France?
- VAT Penalties, Late-Payment Interest and Surcharges in France
The most recent articles appear in the list above, sorted by date. For a question about your own situation, you can contact us or try the quick check.
FAQ
How often do you publish new articles?
Articles are published as regulations evolve and as questions come up for foreign companies. No fixed schedule is guaranteed.
Do these articles replace personalised advice?
No. They are informational: the rules that apply depend on your situation, which should be reviewed case by case.
Can I suggest a topic?
Yes, you can write to us through the contact page to suggest a topic related to VAT or taxes in France.
Informational content, not legal advice. The rules that apply depend on your situation.