NON-EU VAT REFUND SERVICES

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This service is designed for foreign companies that have incurred expenses in France and wish to recover VAT related to their business activities. We assist non-EU companies in reclaiming VAT in France, providing full support including document preparation, verification and submission to tax authorities.

ℹ️ VAT refund procedures are governed by the French tax authorities.

 Official guidance is available at:
French Tax Administration – VAT refunds

⚠️ Eligibility criteria, supporting documents and filing procedures may vary depending on the company's country of establishment and the nature of the expenses.

This VAT refund procedure is available to foreign businesses meeting the conditions below:

✔ Companies established outside the European Union

✔ Companies that have incurred business expenses in France subject to VAT

✔ Companies not registered for VAT purposes in France

 Examples of eligible entities: Hong Kong, United Kingdom, United States, Singapore, etc.

VAT may be refundable on business-related expenses incurred in France, subject to applicable regulations and invoice verification. Eligibility is subject to supporting documents and VAT rules.

 Business accommodation 

  Trade fairs & exhibitions 

 Business transport

 Marketing, printing & advertising 

 Professional services  

 Business-related services in France 

Certain expenses are not eligible for VAT refund under French tax regulations.
 

❌ Certain restricted VAT categories under French law
 

❌ Personal or private expenses
 

❌ Non-business travel or accommodation
 

❌ Employee or director private benefits (non-business use)
 

❌ Gifts or goods of excessive value

Final eligibility depends on invoice review and VAT regulations.
 

Full VAT Refund Process

 Fiscal Representation in France

✅ Invoice Compliance Review 

Trilingual Administrative Support

Claim & SupplementaryDocuments

The main categories of documents required for a VAT refund application typically include:

• Invoices and expense receipts
• Proof of payment
• Company information documents
• Documents related to business activities in France

A detailed document checklist, including technical requirements and formatting rules, is provided after confirmation of engagement and formal onboarding.

Our detailed procedures and documentation standards are reserved for clients under formal engagement.

  Officially accredited French fiscal representative

•  Direct communication with French tax authorities 

⏱️ Optimised VAT recovery process 

•  Maximises refund efficiency and processing speed

 Trilingual professional support (EN / FR / CN) 

•  Smooth communication with international clients

 Structured onboarding & document guidance

•  Reduces errors and incomplete submissions 

 Compliance-focused review & validation 

•  Helps avoid VAT refund refusal risks