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Add VAT to a net price or take it out of a gross price at the current France rates – 20% standard plus the reduced rates.

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VAT rates in France

RateApplies to
20%Standard rate – everything that is not reduced
10%Restaurant meals, passenger transport and some renovation work
5.5%Most food, books and energy-saving home improvements
2.1%Reimbursable medicines and the press

In France VAT is called TVA. Shop prices are always TTC (toutes taxes comprises, VAT included), while business prices are often quoted HT (hors taxes, before VAT). To go from HT to TTC at the standard rate, multiply by 1.2; to go back, divide by 1.2.

How to add 20% VAT

Multiply the net price by 1.2:

Gross = Net × 1.2

Example: a net price of €80 × 1.2 = €96. The VAT is €16.

How to remove VAT from a gross price

Divide the price that includes VAT by 1.2. Do not simply subtract 20% – that gives the wrong answer, because VAT is a percentage of the net price.

Net = Gross ÷ 1.2

Example: €54 ÷ 1.2 = €45 net, so the VAT is €9.

Reduced rate example: a price of €21.10 including 5.5% VAT is €20 net + €1.10 VAT.

Four rates in one country

France has more VAT rates than most EU countries, so check which one applies before you calculate. Corsica and the overseas departments (such as Guadeloupe, Martinique and Réunion) have their own, lower rates, and French Guiana and Mayotte do not apply VAT at all.

How to use this calculator

  1. France is already selected with its standard rate of 20%. Tap a reduced rate if it applies to your product or service.
  2. Choose Add VAT for a net amount or Remove VAT for a price that already includes VAT.
  3. Type the amount – the net price, the VAT and the gross total update instantly, together with the formula.

Rates last checked on 1 November 2026. Which rate applies depends on the exact product or service – for your own case, check the French tax administration (impots.gouv.fr).

Frequently asked questions

What is the VAT rate in France?
The standard rate is 20%. Reduced rates of 10% and 5.5% and 2.1% apply to certain goods and services, such as reimbursable medicines and the press.
How do I calculate 20% VAT backwards?
Divide the gross price by 1.2. For example €54 ÷ 1.2 = €45 net, so the VAT included is €9.
What is VAT called in France?
It is called TVA (taxe sur la valeur ajoutée). The tax works the same way as VAT everywhere in Europe: businesses add it to their prices and pay it to the tax authority, and consumers pay it as part of the price.

Last reviewed: November 13, 2026

Results are estimates for general information only and are not financial, tax, medical or legal advice. Check important figures with a qualified professional.