Add or remove France VAT. The 20% standard rate is preset; choose a reduced or zero rate if it applies.
France VAT rates (2026-06)
Standard rate — 20%. France's standard TVA rate of 20% applies to most goods and services.
Intermediate rate — 10%. 10% intermediate rate for items such as restaurant meals, transport, and some renovation work.
Reduced rate — 5.5%. 5.5% reduced rate for items such as most food products, books, and energy supplies.
Super-reduced rate — 2.1%. 2.1% super-reduced rate for specific items such as certain press publications and reimbursable medicines.
Zero rate — 0%. 0% for qualifying intra-EU and export supplies. Use for zero-rated or exempt-with-credit transactions.
Picking the right rate
Most goods and services use the standard rate. Reduced and zero rates are limited to defined categories such as food, books, or energy in some member states. When in doubt, check the official guidance linked below for the specific product.
France's standard VAT rate is 20%. France's standard TVA rate of 20% applies to most goods and services. Reduced and zero rates apply to specific categories.
How do I work out France VAT on a price that already includes it?
Choose 'Remove tax', pick the rate, and enter the gross amount. The net base is the gross divided by 1 plus the rate; the tax is the difference. At 20% a gross of EUR 100 has a net of EUR 83.33.
Which VAT rates does France have?
France applies standard rate 20%, intermediate rate 10%, reduced rate 5.5%, super-reduced rate 2.1%, plus a zero / exempt category for qualifying supplies. Pick the rate that matches your goods or service; confirm the category with the official source.
Can tourists get a VAT refund in France (détaxe)?
Yes. Visitors who are resident outside the EU and aged 16+ can reclaim TVA on personal purchases of more than €100 (incl. tax) made in the same store within three months, using the détaxe process: ask the retailer for a tax-free form, then validate it at a PABLO kiosk or customs desk when leaving the EU. After operator fees the refund typically works out to roughly 10-13% of the price paid, not the full 20%.
How much is French VAT on restaurants and food?
Restaurant and café meals are charged at the 10% intermediate rate, most everyday groceries at the 5.5% reduced rate, and alcoholic drinks at the standard 20% — which is why a supermarket receipt can mix several TVA lines. Use the rate picker above to add or remove the rate that matches your item.
Does France have sales tax?
No — France uses VAT (TVA), not a US-style sales tax. The key practical difference: French shelf prices already include TVA, so the price you see is the price you pay, whereas US sales tax is added at the till. To find the tax inside a French price, use 'Remove tax' above.
Estimate only. Not tax advice. French TVA rates and the goods or services each applies to are set by French law and the EU VAT framework; confirm the correct rate for your transaction. Rates as of 2026-06.