VAT registration in France
When do you need to register a French VAT number?
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Selling Goods or Services: If you are selling goods or providing services in France, you are required to obtain a French VAT number and charge VAT on your sales.
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Distance Selling: If you are engaged in distance selling, which involves selling goods to customers in France from another EU country, you need a French VAT number if your annual turnover from distance selling exceeds €35,000 (excluding VAT).
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Importing Goods into France: If you import goods into France from outside the EU, you generally need a French VAT number to handle the VAT obligations related to the importation.
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Intra-EU Transactions: If you are involved in intra-EU transactions, such as acquiring goods from other EU countries, you may need a French VAT number to account for the VAT under the EU VAT rules.
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VAT registration in France
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Fiscal representative in France
The fiscal representative is responsible for ensuring that the non-resident company complies with all French VAT rules and regulations, including the submission of VAT returns and payment of VAT, as well as representing the non-resident company in any tax-related matters or disputes.
​In general, a fiscal representative is required when a non-resident company has no permanent establishment or fixed place of business in France.