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Appointing a tax agent in France
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Why choose a tax agent?
Companies located in a European Union member State have to fulfil their obligations in each member State where they are carrying out taxable transactions subjected to VAT.
Every country has their own rules and special tax regulations. There are real risks linked to any violation, accounting for, on average, 21% of turnover in Europe, which means a VAT loss.
Using a tax agent is recommended in order to obtain your French intra-community VAT number and to make sure you are in compliance with your tax transactions.
Note: Within the European Union, non-compliance with taxable obligations in a country can bring about such sanctions as VAT payment and related penalties. These sanctions can be requested retroactively from 3 to 5 years beforehand depending on the local rules and regulations.
In order to combat tax fraud, the European Commission has implemented an “administrative assistance” system which allows fiscal checks to be carried out within EU countries.
Choosing ASD is a safe choice
Choosing an expert tax agent in France is important within this very particular field of intra-community VAT. ASD is actually present in 25 countries which allows us to have tax specialists who are perfectly up-to-date with local legislations as well as the tax rules regarding social and customs regulations.
ASD is also an innovative choice
The transformation and digitalisation of tax is becoming more widespread. So as to be at the forefront of these digital tax issues, ASD has invested in developing platforms for online services, which make managing requirements and exchanges between taxpayers and the tax office much easier.
Technical information
- The standard VAT rate in France is 20%;
- The reduced VAT rate in France is 5,5%;
- There also are specific VAT rates applicable to liquors, tabaco and medicine;
- There are also various of parafiscal taxes that apply to specific products or activities;
- BtoC:the threshold for distance selling is €35,000;
- The optional reverse charge mechanism is applicable;
- Intra-community flows of goods must be declared in the DEB – Trade of Goods Declaration (which combines the Intrastat and EC Sales List declarations);
- Failure to submit Trade of Goods Declarations can lead to taxation of Intra-Community supplies;
- Tax treaties define the concept of permanent establishment regarding Corporation Tax.
Why use ASD - the advantages
- A team who specialise in DEB (Trade of Goods Declaration) and in taxation services is at your disposal
- Special tools will allow us to check flows and thresholds, to electronically manage data, and deadline reminders
- We guarantee the quality of our work and security concerning penalties
- Don’t take risks, entrust your VAT to our experts and then you can concentrate on your own business
