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🇫🇷 France VAT Calculator

Calculate French VAT (TVA) with the standard rate of 20%.

Quick calculator

Net price-
Tax amount-
Gross price-

How to calculate

Add VAT: net price × 1.20 = gross price.
Remove VAT: gross price ÷ 1.20 = net price.

Calculation Examples — 20%

Net VAT 20% Gross
€ 100.00€ 20.00€ 120.00
€ 500.00€ 100.00€ 600.00
€ 1000.00€ 200.00€ 1200.00

Compare with neighbors

Country Std Rate vs France
France ★20%
🇩🇪 Germany19%-1%
🇧🇪 Belgium21%+1%
🇪🇸 Spain21%+1%
🇮🇹 Italy22%+2%

Key facts

Registration threshold€91,900/yr (goods) · €36,800/yr (services)
Filing frequencyQuarterly

Good to know: France applies a super-reduced 2.1% rate to newspapers and certain pharmaceuticals — among the lowest in the EU. Businesses below the threshold can opt for the franchise en base de TVA exemption.

Official source

Direction générale des Finances publiques

Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.

Rates verified August 2026Report incorrect rate →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT rate in France?

The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. Reduced rates also apply: 10%, 5.5%, 2.1%.

How do I add VAT in France?

Multiply the net price by 1.2. For example, € 100 net becomes € 120.00 gross.

How do I remove VAT in France?

Divide the gross price by 1.2. For example, € 120.00 gross becomes € 100 net.

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