- VAT Registration Rules: French businesses must register once turnover exceeds €85,800 (goods) or €34,400 (services). EU sellers must register if sales to French consumers exceed €10,000, while non-EU sellers must register immediately upon storing goods or selling in France — with no threshold.
- Fiscal Representative & Guarantee: Non-EU sellers must appoint a fiscal representative jointly liable for VAT compliance. They may also need to provide a VAT guarantee (deposit or bond), though this requirement is currently suspended pending legal review.
- Compliance & Penalties: VAT registration typically takes 2–4 weeks. Returns are filed monthly or quarterly. Failure to comply can lead to backdated VAT bills, penalties (5–10%), interest, and potential Amazon account suspension.
Source France
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