- The Paris Administrative Court of Appeal ruled on 4 June 2025 that French-based recipients of services from foreign businesses must apply the reverse charge VAT mechanism, even if they are not ordinarily liable for VAT, such as those in VAT-exempt sectors like healthcare or education. Compliance is required regardless of having a VAT registration number.
Source: vatcalc.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
Latest Posts in "France"
- France Faces €10 Billion VAT Mystery: E-Commerce, Fraud, and Forecast Failures Blamed
- Proposed Two-Year Grace Period to Ease France’s Mandatory E-Invoicing Transition and Prevent Disruptions
- France Updates B2B and B2G E-Invoicing Specifications for 2026 Compliance
- French Court Clarifies VAT Exemption on Sale of Older Buildings, Rejects Tax Authority Appeal
- France Releases New Specifications Regarding B2B and B2G E-Invoicing Obligations














