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Local expertise in France
Experienced French VAT specialists with knowledge of the local tax environment and direct engagement with the relevant authorities.
Compliance, reclaim, e-Invoicing, customs, operational consulting and fiscal representation, handled by the Paris team that’s covered French VAT since 1984.
Where French VAT compliance gets complicated fast.
France is one of Europe’s most regulated VAT environments, and businesses trading in France can quickly become subject to multiple VAT and customs obligations, particularly where they are not established in France.
Fiscal representation is mandatory for most non-EU businesses, including CH and US companies, trading in France without a French establishment. Your representative carries joint liability for your VAT debts, so the wrong partner is a financial risk, not just an admin choice.
The rules just got stricter. Recent legislative changes have reinforced the VAT requirements applicable to businesses importing goods into France. Importers need their own French VAT registration and, where required under Article 289 A of the French General Tax Code.
France’s e-Invoicing and e-reporting goes live in phases from 1 September 2026 for large and mid-sized companies, followed by SMEs and micro-companies from 1 September 2027. Every business trading in France needs a plan, not just the ones based there.
Import VAT, EORI registration, and customs clearance add another layer of complexity for businesses importing goods into France, particularly where supply chains involve multiple countries.
Most businesses end up with several different providers covering these pieces separately, instead of one team of French VAT specialists handling all of it. That’s usually where the gaps show up, and where penalties, rejected registrations, and stalled customs clearance follow.
Complete VAT and indirect tax support.
Registrations, returns, Intrastat declarations, EC Sales Lists, and exposure assessments for businesses that have fallen behind. Every return is human-checked by a specialist before submission, not filed on autopilot.
Recovery of eligible French and international VAT, supported by specialist review, document validation and structured reclaim processes designed to maximise recovery opportunities.
Support for France's evolving e-invoicing requirements, including readiness assessment, ERP integration, reporting requirements and ongoing compliance with the French mandate.
Customs and EORI support for businesses trading in France, helping manage import requirements, registrations and the VAT implications associated with cross-border movement of goods.
Practical VAT consulting designed around your operating model, helping identify compliance risks, improve internal processes and manage complex French VAT requirements.
Fiscal representation for qualifying non-EU businesses, including French VAT registration, filing obligations and ongoing support in meeting the requirements of the French tax authorities.
Tevea by VAT IT: trusted local expertise, backed by global reach.
Founded in Paris in 1984, Tevea RF Consulting has built a strong reputation in French VAT compliance, fiscal representation and indirect taxation. As part of VAT IT, Tevea RFC clients now have access to expanded international coverage, advanced VAT technology and specialists across VAT reclaim, compliance and e-invoicing.
40+ yearsOf dedicated French VAT experience
Paris-based teamLocal specialists, on the ground
ARFF memberRecognised industry accreditation
IVA memberInternational VAT Association
Same specialistsExisting Tevea experts remain in place
Global reachBacked by VAT IT's international coverage
Supporting businesses operating in France and internationally.
Our services are designed for organisations managing French or cross-border VAT obligations, including:
International companies entering France
Non-EU companies selling or storing goods in France
E-commerce businesses and marketplaces
Importers, exporters and international traders
Companies with French VAT registrations
Multinational finance and tax teams
Event and conference organisers
Travel, hospitality and aviation companies
Manufacturers and distributors
Businesses preparing for e-invoicing and e-reporting
Why choose Tevea by VAT IT.
Experienced French VAT specialists with knowledge of the local tax environment and direct engagement with the relevant authorities.
Coordinated support for VAT requirements across multiple countries through one global provider.
Improved data collection, reporting visibility and process efficiency through VAT IT's technology.
Registration, reclaim, compliance, fiscal representation, advisory and e-invoicing support through one relationship.
The established TEVEA RFC team remains in place, now supported by VAT IT's broader international network and resources.
Frequently Asked Questions.
A French VAT specialist manages a business’s VAT obligations in France end to end: registration, ongoing compliance and returns, VAT reclaim, e-invoicing, customs and EORI support, and fiscal representation for businesses without a French establishment. Tevea by VAT IT covers all six under one named point of contact, rather than splitting them across separate providers.
Fiscal representation is a legal requirement under Article 289 A of the French General Tax Code for certain non-EU businesses without a French establishment. A fiscal representative registers the business for VAT, files its returns, and is jointly liable for its VAT debts in France.
Businesses established outside the EU that carry out VAT-taxable activity in France generally need one, including CH and US businesses. Businesses from countries with a mutual assistance agreement with France, including UK, Australia, India, Iceland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, and South Africa, are exempt from the requirement.
The one-off fiscal representation regime under Article 289 A III (“Regime 42”), which let a customs agent use their own VAT number for import clearance, was repealed from 1 January 2026. Businesses that used it now need their own French VAT number and, in most cases, a permanent fiscal representative.
VAT registration can be refused, import VAT recovery and deferment schemes become unavailable, customs clearance can stall, and the French tax authority can apply penalties for non-compliance.
Tevea by VAT IT works alongside eezi by VAT IT, a purpose-built e-invoicing platform with direct ERP integrations, to get businesses ready for France’s phased mandate starting 1 September 2026 for large and mid-sized companies, and 1 September 2027 for SMEs and micro-companies.
One conversation, one team, every discipline.
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