France 2026 Finance Bill: Key VAT and Tax Measures, New Thresholds, and Environmental Levies

• The 2026 Finance Bill introduces key VAT and related tax measures.
• Article 25 secures current VAT thresholds for 2025 and sets new thresholds for 2026 (€37,500 and €25,000 for construction).
• Article 22 creates a €2 tax per item for shipments under €150 with simplified declaration, as a step toward EU-wide implementation.
• Article 21 introduces a plastic packaging tax with a trajectory to 2030 and reduces VAT on waste management, aiming for ecological transition.
• Parliamentary debates began in October 2025, with final adoption expected by the end of December.

Source: easytax.co

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