- France’s VAT recodification into the Goods and Services Tax Code (CIBS) is delayed: the transfer of legislative VAT provisions moves from Sept. 1, 2026 to Jan. 1, 2027.
- References to the former VAT provisions may continue to be used until June 30, 2028.
- Existing administrative guidance, rulings, and VAT rules will remain applicable after the recodification.
- The recodification also incorporates 2026 Finance Law VAT measures, including reduced VAT rates for certain goods/services.
Source: news.bloombergtax.com
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