What is the VAT rate in France?

The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. France also applies 10% (restaurants, hotels, passenger transport, renovation works, medicines); 5.5% (food, books, energy-saving works, disability aids); 2.1% (super-reduced rate). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

How do I calculate VAT in France?

To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.2: 100.00 EUR net becomes 120.00 EUR gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.2.

What does a France VAT number look like?

It starts with FR, for example FRXX999999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.

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The standard VAT rate in France is 20%, with reduced rates of 10% and 5.5%. Rates checked on 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).

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France VAT rates

Rate	Type	Typically applies to
20%	standard	Everything not listed for another rate
10%	reduced	Restaurants, hotels, passenger transport, renovation works, medicines
5.5%	reduced	Food, books, energy-saving works, disability aids
2.1%	super-reduced	See the source

Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. 2.1% super-reduced: reimbursable medicines, press publications. 13%, 8.5%, 1.05% and 0.9% are special regional rates (Corsica / overseas departments), not listed as reduced.

Source: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search. Last checked 21 October 2026. Rates cover the categories most businesses invoice; the source lists every item.

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What is the VAT rate in France?: The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. France also applies 10% (restaurants, hotels, passenger transport, renovation works, medicines); 5.5% (food, books, energy-saving works, disability aids); 2.1% (super-reduced rate). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).
How do I calculate VAT in France?: To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.2: 100.00 EUR net becomes 120.00 EUR gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.2.
What does a France VAT number look like?: It starts with FR, for example FRXX999999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.