France VAT calculator 2026
Add or remove 20% VAT for France.
- Net (excl. VAT)
- โฌ100.00
- VAT
- โฌ20.00
- Gross (incl. VAT)
- โฌ120.00
How VAT works in France
The standard VAT rate in France is 20%, applied to most goods and services. For example, adding VAT to a net price of โฌ100.00 adds โฌ20.00 in tax for a gross price of โฌ120.00; removing VAT from โฌ120.00 gives back the โฌ100.00 net price. France also applies reduced rates of 10%, 5.5% to certain categories such as food, books or medicine.
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Standard rate | 20% |
| Reduced rate | 10% |
| Reduced rate | 5.5% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in France?
The standard VAT rate in France is 20%. Reduced rates may apply to specific goods and services.
How do I remove VAT from a gross price?
Switch to remove mode and enter the gross amount. We divide it by 1 plus the VAT rate to get the net price.
How do I add VAT to a net price?
Use add mode and enter the net amount. We multiply it by 1 plus the VAT rate to get the gross price including VAT.
Are reduced VAT rates included?
The calculator uses the standard rate of 20% by default. Many countries apply reduced rates to food, books or medicine, so check the rate for your specific category.
Is the VAT rate up to date?
We use the current standard rate for France (20%). Rates change only when the law changes, and we update them when that happens.
Estimates based on 2026 rates. For guidance only, not tax advice.
Rates updated June 2026