Key Points:
Eligibility: Yes, for eligible buyers based in France
French VAT Rate: 20%
Intra-EU B2B Sales: VAT-exempt with reverse charge (e.g. Belgium, Switzerland excluded)
Intra-EU B2C Sales: VAT charged at the rate of the customer’s country
Invoice: Automatically sent after purchase—check your spam folder
Details About VAT Recovery
VAT recovery is an important consideration for professional buyers. Here’s how it works when purchasing from our website.
Eligibility for VAT Recovery
Yes, VAT is recoverable for eligible buyers. This primarily applies to businesses and professionals who are entitled to deduct VAT on purchases under their local tax regulations.
French VAT Rate
The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. If you are buying as a company or a professional, you may recover this VAT according to your local tax regime.
Intra-EU B2B Sales (Business-to-Business)
For sales to companies based outside France but within the EU, VAT is not charged at checkout, under the reverse charge mechanism. The following conditions apply:
VAT number required: You must provide a valid EU VAT number.
Invoice wording: Your invoice will include the legal mention “Exempt intra-Community supply – Article 262 Ter 1 of the French Tax Code”, in compliance with EU regulations.
Intra-EU B2C Sales (Business-to-Consumer)
For individuals located outside France but within the EU, VAT will be charged at the rate applicable in their country of residence. The VAT rate applied will match the country where the delivery takes place.
Invoice
Automatic sending: Your invoice is sent automatically after purchase with the details provided. Please check your spam folder if you don’t receive it. It is sent from Comptabilité X-nomad.
Invoice correction: If there’s a mistake on your invoice, simply email us at [email protected] with the correct billing details, and we’ll happily issue an updated version.
Billing Information
On the checkout page, please fill in your billing details using your company name and registered address, as shown in the example provided.
Different Billing Address:
If your billing address is different from your shipping address, simply uncheck the option “Use shipping address as billing address” and enter your separate billing address in the appropriate fields.
Benefits of VAT Recovery
Cost Reduction:
For eligible businesses, VAT recovery can reduce the net purchase cost, making the investment more financially attractive.
Tax Compliance:
By providing the required information and following the reverse charge mechanism, you ensure compliance with intra-EU tax regulations.
In summary, VAT is recoverable for eligible buyers, with a 20% rate in France. For intra-EU B2B sales, invoices are issued excluding VAT under the reverse charge mechanism. For intra-EU B2C sales, VAT is charged at the rate applicable in the country of delivery.
To ensure correct invoicing, make sure to provide complete company details and specify separate billing and shipping addresses if necessary.