- The VAT regime on works of art in France is changing in 2025
- The current margin VAT regime is specific to works of art and applies to purchases from non-VAT authorized persons
- The 2022 Directive removes the possibility of combining a reduced purchase rate with the resale margin regime
- The main changes include the end of the optional profit margin regime and the introduction of a general reduced rate of 5.5%
- Deliveries by taxable users benefiting from the right to deduct are no longer subject to the 10% rate
- Two main scenarios for VAT rates emerge: 5.5% if products were purchased at a reduced rate, and 20% if purchased at 20% unless an option for the total price is exercised
- Professionals in the art sector need to familiarize themselves with these new rules for optimal fiscal management.
Source: cyplom.com
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