As of 1 July 2021, non-EU businesses claiming a VAT refund from France must file a digital 13th Directive claim. The claim must be accompanied by scanned copies of invoices and other relevant supporting documentation. The VAT reclaim process previously involved submitting physical documents.
French authorities have now issued guidance on how to submit a 13th Directive claim, and when applications need to be filed.
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