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Understand the VAT applicable to transactions involving new industrial waste and recovered materials

The VAT regimes applicable to the transfer of waste are complex: transactions are subject to specific rates but also to specific reverse charge regimes. In this article, we discuss the specific point of reverse charging VAT on waste.

Understand the VAT applicable to Travel Agencies and Tour operators in France

Whether you are the manager of a travel agency or an organizer of tourist tours, margin VAT is a central point in your management. Behind its reputation for complexity, this regime actually responds to a clear logic adapted to your activity. Here we present the principles: the operators concerned, the methods for calculating the taxable margin and the main obligations to be respected in order to secure your practices.

Understanding VAT accounting obligations in France

A person subject to value added tax (VAT) is required to maintain accounts or a special book to detail all of their transactions, whether taxable or not. It is also required that its taxable income be broken down according to the various applicable tax rates.

Understand the VAT applicable to contract work on goods in France

This article details the VAT regime applicable to contract work. It explains the definition of contract work, the four essential conditions for its qualification and the VAT rules.

Understanding the VAT applicable to teaching activities in France

Trainer, school manager or association: determining whether your activities are subject to VAT is a crucial issue. When should it be invoiced? What are the possible exemptions? This article takes you through the key rules.

Understand the VAT applicable to rentals of movable and immovable property

Considered as supplies of services, the rentals of goods are, by nature, within the scope of VAT: they are however subject to different regimes depending on the nature of the goods (movable or immovable) and the nature of the real estate rental carried out.

Understand the VAT applicable to residential rentals in France

The VAT regime applicable to rentals depends on the nature of the services provided as part of the rental or on the nature of the rental.

Understand the VAT applicable to the transfer of an ongoing business (universality)

Understand the VAT relief (art. 257 bis) applicable when a business is transferred.

Understanding the VAT regime for distance sales

Discover VAT e-commerce rules: distance sales rules, platforms, OSS/IOSS counters, territoriality, and reporting obligations in the EU

Understand the concept of vouchers in the sense of VAT

Here we discuss the difference between single-use vouchers and multi-use vouchers.

Understand the concept of intermediary in terms of French VAT

The concept of intermediary is central in VAT matters: a good qualification makes it possible to avoid the risk of recovery.

Understand the distinction between the delivery of goods, intra-community acquisition or the provision of services according to French regulation

In this article, we discuss the question of the distinction between the supply of goods and the provision of services but also deal with the case of intra-community acquisitions.

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