- The French General Directorate of Public Finance issued guidance on VAT rates for waste services.
- A 5.5 percent VAT rate applies to separate collection, recycling centers, and sorting services.
- A 10 percent VAT rate applies to household waste services if the 5.5 percent rate conditions are not met.
- A 20 percent VAT rate applies when supply or spare part costs exceed 50 percent of service cost and for certain transport services.
- Related services must be directly linked to waste management to qualify for reduced rates.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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