VAT refunds and credits for companies without a permanent establishment in France
The VAT refund procedure depends on where the company is based, and varies depending on whether or not the company's transactions are liable for VAT in France.
Companies within the EU
Companies outside the EU
Companies located outside the European Union whose transactions are liable for VAT in France, and that wish to obtain a VAT refund or credit.
Companies established in one of the following 24 countries
Companies located in one of the following 24 countries whose transactions are liable for VAT in France and that wish to obtain a VAT refund.
VAT refunds
Companies who wish to claim a refund of VAT paid in France that carry out no transactions liable for VAT in France.
Questions fréquentes
Does my business qualify for a VAT credit refund for a foreign company?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 05-08-2020
How do I file a claim for a refund of my VAT credit?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 05-08-2020
When do I have to file my claim?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 05-08-2020
Is my company eligible for a VAT refund?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 05-08-2020
I am a foreign company, how do I file a VAT refund claim?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 05-08-2020
How do I file a VAT refund claim using the European portal?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 05-08-2020
When do I have to file my VAT refund claim?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 05-08-2020
On the European portal, what do I do if I have problems sending all the invoices by electronic means?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 05-08-2020
What is the procedure for filing a VAT refund claim when the business is based outside the EU?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 28-08-2024
How do I get information on the progress of a VAT refund claim?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 05-08-2020
What is the procedure for challenging a decision to refuse a VAT refund claim?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 05-08-2020
How do I get information on the progress of a foreign VAT refund claim filed with another EU Member State?
Publié le 28-12-2016 / Modifié le 05-08-2020