How to use the French VAT Calculator (TVA)
- 1 Choose whether to add VAT (net → gross) or remove VAT (gross → net).
- 2 Enter the amount and pick a country, or type your own VAT rate.
- 3 Read the net amount, the VAT and the gross amount.
TVA rates in France
- 20% – taux normal, the standard rate.
- 10% – taux intermédiaire, for example restaurants, passenger transport and some renovation work.
- 5.5% – taux réduit, for most food, books and energy-saving work.
- 2.1% – taux particulier for reimbursable medicines and press publications.
HT and TTC
French prices are labelled HT (hors taxes, excluding VAT) or TTC (toutes taxes comprises, including VAT). To go from HT to TTC at 20%, multiply by 1.2; from TTC to HT, divide by 1.2.
Example
A service of €500 HT at 20% costs €600 TTC, of which €100 is TVA.
Frequently asked questions
What do HT and TTC mean?
HT (hors taxes) means excluding VAT; TTC (toutes taxes comprises) means including all taxes.
What is the standard VAT rate in France?
The standard rate (taux normal) is 20%.
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