- VAT rates for agricultural products and forestry work are specified in the tax code.
- Work on agricultural products is subject to the rate for the final product if it is intended for agricultural production.
- Forestry work does not benefit from the specific regime but has a reduced TVA rate of 10 percent when done for agricultural operators.
- Operations on agricultural, fishing, pisciculture, or aviculture products can have a reduced rate if they meet specific conditions.
- To qualify for the reduced rate, the service must be an operation on a product eligible for the reduced rate and intended for food or agricultural production.
- Services related to the operation by the same operator are also eligible for the reduced rate.
- Packaging and sanitary fees are examples of services that can be included in the reduced rate if part of the operation.
Source: bofip.impots.gouv.fr
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