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🇫🇷 France VAT Calculator

Calculate French VAT (TVA) with the standard rate of 20%.

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How to calculate

Add VAT: net price × 1.20 = gross price.
Remove VAT: gross price ÷ 1.20 = net price.

Calculation Examples — 20%

Net VAT 20% Gross
€ 100.00€ 20.00€ 120.00
€ 500.00€ 100.00€ 600.00
€ 1000.00€ 200.00€ 1200.00

Compare with neighbors

Country Std Rate vs France
France ★20%—
🇩🇪 Germany19%-1%
🇧🇪 Belgium21%+1%
🇪🇸 Spain21%+1%
🇮🇹 Italy22%+2%

Key facts

Registration threshold€91,900/yr (goods) · €36,800/yr (services)
Filing frequencyQuarterly

Good to know: France applies a super-reduced 2.1% rate to newspapers and certain pharmaceuticals — among the lowest in the EU. Businesses below the threshold can opt for the franchise en base de TVA exemption.

Official source

VAT rates applied in EU member countries — Your Europe

Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.

Rates verified August 2026Report incorrect rate →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT rate in France?

The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. Reduced rates also apply: 10%, 5.5%, 2.1%.

How do I add VAT in France?

Multiply the net price by 1.2. For example, € 100 net becomes € 120.00 gross.

How do I remove VAT in France?

Divide the gross price by 1.2. For example, € 120.00 gross becomes € 100 net.

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