{"id":68125,"date":"2021-02-15T12:44:05","date_gmt":"2021-02-15T11:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hellotax.com\/blog\/?page_id=68125"},"modified":"2024-09-10T12:52:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T10:52:16","slug":"vat-id-number-in-france","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hellotax.com\/blog\/vat-id-number-in-france\/","title":{"rendered":"Your VAT ID Number in France: Threshold Limitations, Format, and How to Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Expanding to France can open new business opportunities, as it is one of the strongest economies in the European Union. This makes it attractive for foreign sellers to establish a business in France. Planning to expand your business to France? Here\u2019s everything you need to know about obtaining your VAT ID Number in France.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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What is a French VAT ID Number?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A VAT Number, or VAT ID, is necessary to legally sell or conduct business in France. A French VAT ID Number is required for billing French customers and renting storage facilities for your goods. Once you complete VAT registration in France, you will receive a French VAT ID Number.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Why you need a VAT ID Number in France<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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If you plan to store goods in France or carry out transactions requiring VAT payment, you MUST register for VAT. This applies to all EU countries. Since July 2021, the new EU-wide threshold of EUR 10,000 for distance sales has replaced the previous country-specific thresholds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Register early, as it takes 30 to 90 days to receive your VAT ID from French authorities, to avoid penalties and ensure smooth operations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Storing goods in France<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You need a French VAT ID Number if you store goods in France. Storage binds you to have a VAT ID in the EU state where you are storing goods. For instance, Amazon FBA sellers must register for VAT in countries where they store goods in Amazon\u2019s warehouses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Intra-community shipments are taxed in the origin EU country. If you have a French VAT ID, you pay VAT on French sales in France, not the origin country.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How hellotax can help you with a French VAT ID Number<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If storing goods in France, register for VAT and obtain a French VAT number. Hellotax can handle applications in several European countries’ national languages and notify you once you receive your VAT ID. We also manage VAT returns and other related tasks. Contact us for individual advice and automation options.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The French VAT ID Number: Name and Format<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The VAT ID in France is called \u201cTVA intracommunautaire\u201d or short \u201cID. TVA\u201d. As all European VAT numbers, it starts with the country code \u2013 \u201cFR\u201d. The country code is followed by 11 digits. However, in France the first, the second, or both digits can also be letters, e.g., FRXX123456789<\/strong> or FRX1234567891<\/strong> FR12345678910<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Format of the French VAT ID:<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Name<\/td>\r\nTVA intracommunautaire<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Country Code<\/td>\r\nFR<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Format<\/td>\r\nFR + 11 digits<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Example<\/td>\r\nFR12345678901<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table><\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How to apply for your French VAT ID Number<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Contact the \u201cService des Imp\u00f4ts des Entreprises\u201d (SIE) to apply for a French VAT ID Number. The application is free but may require French language proficiency or a French-speaking representative.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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