Understanding Box B4 of VAT Return: Key Points for Transactions with Foreign Suppliers

• Box B4 of the French VAT return is essential and requires attention during completion
• It concerns purchases of goods or services from taxable persons not established in France
• Transactions include services provided by foreign suppliers taxable in France and operations carried out by taxable suppliers outside France
• Basic criteria include supplier not being established in France, regardless of having a VAT or SIREN number in France
• All services provided by providers not established in France must be reported in box B4
• Transactions must be reported in box B4 and box A3 of the VAT return, with VAT collection and auto-liquidation
• Reverse charge is important to avoid penalties

Source: cyplom.com

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