- France’s public finances authority clarified the VAT rate for prepared food products delivered between VAT-registered businesses before retail sale.
- The clarification was issued via an official ruling (Rescrit) on 19 November 2025.
- The guidance details how VAT should be applied at each stage of the supply chain to ensure consistency and prevent disputes.
- It references previous documents on reduced VAT rates and VAT settlement for inter-business food deliveries.
- The ruling was signed by Marie-Christine Brun, Deputy Director of Tax Legislation.
Source: regfollower.com
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