- France applies a reduced VAT rate of 5.5% to the supply and installation of solar-powered electricity generation equipment in homes, provided the equipment is 9 kWc or less and meets criteria set by decree.
- This rule applies from October 1, 2025; older guidance allowing a 10% reduced rate for certain photovoltaic installation work is generally obsolete.
- A transitional rule allows the 10% rate to still apply if a dated quote was accepted by both parties and an advance payment or financing offer was made before January 1, 2026.
- For the 5.5% rate, the power limit is assessed per individual supply or installation operation.
Source: bofip.impots.gouv.fr
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