French VAT Recodification
With effect from 1 January 2026, the provisions relating to value added tax (VAT) have been legally transferred from the French Tax Code (Code général des impôts – CGI) to the Code of Taxes on […]
2023 VAT Deduction in France : Time to Act Before the December 31, 2025 Deadline!
French Input VAT omitted from deduction on 2023 expenses can still be recovered in your October and November 2025 VAT returns, provided they are filed before the end of the year. For expenses giving full […]
French Finance Bill 2026: Key Tax Measures for Businesses
On Tuesday, October 14, the new government led by Sebastien Lecornu presented the Finance Bill for 2026, in compliance with the 70-day period granted to Parliament to deliberate. The Finance Bill 2026 (PLF 2026) provides […]
C3S: the CPO Recommends Its Abolition
On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Conseil des prélèvements obligatoires (CPO), a body attached to the French Court of Auditors in charge of analysing mandatory levies, published a report recommending the abolition of the C3S […]
New US – EU Trade Deal: Tariffs On Transatlantic Exports
On July 27, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen finalised a landmark U.S.–EU trade framework. It establishes a 15% tariff on most EU exports to the U.S., halving the previously threatened 30% tariff, while maintaining 50% duties on steel and aluminium. In exchange, the EU committed to $750 billion in energy purchases and $600 billion in new investments in the U.S., plus substantial military procurement.
C3S Declaration in France : Annual Deadline of May 15
Companies with annual turnover exceeding €19 million and subject to the Social Solidarity Contribution for Companies (C3S) in France must file their annual declaration and make the corresponding payment to URSSAF Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur no later […]
Request for French Tax Ruling: Digitalised Procedure
Since January 16, 2025, businesses can submit their formal request for a tax ruling regarding their situation under a specific tax regulation directly through the secure messaging system of the professional space on the French […]
