- The 2025 fiscal reform includes changes to VAT rates for fossil fuel boilers, electricity and gas subscriptions, and petroleum products in Corsica
- The aim is to encourage decarbonization and align rules with European environmental directives
- Fossil fuel boilers will no longer qualify for reduced VAT rates, maintenance and repair will still be eligible
- Reduced VAT rate for electricity and gas subscriptions will be removed, normal rate of 20% will apply
- Definition of renewable energy for VAT purposes will be expanded to include energy produced at least 50% from renewable sources
- Specific VAT rate for petroleum products in Corsica will be removed, with adjustments to ensure consumer neutrality
- Changes to the guarantee of capacity certificates mechanism will also be implemented.
Source: ayming.fr
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