Recover VAT on Business Expenses in France
Many companies are unaware that they can reclaim up to
20% of costs on eligible business expenses in France.
FTCC streamlines this process, ensuring compliance and
efficiency.
Recover costs you didn't know you could
Substantial savings
Recover up to 20% of your eligible French expenses: trade shows, exhibitions, suppliers, and professional services.
Simplified process
We handle the complexity of French tax procedures on your behalf, reducing the burden on your internal teams and minimising error risk.
Trusted partner
As a recognised Chamber of Commerce, we are a trusted partner backed by strong networks in both France and Tanzania.
Your VAT refund process, managed end-to-end
From document collection to refund, we handle everything.
The French mandate must be signed and returned. The English version is provided for your reference only.
Any business with professional expenses in France
If your company has attended a trade show, paid a French supplier, or incurred professional expenses while in France, you may be eligible to recover the VAT on those costs.
Trade shows & exhibitions
Stand rental, participation fees, and related expenses at French trade events.
French suppliers & services
Invoices for goods or professional services (training, consulting, technical support) purchased in France.
On-ground professional expenses
Eligible expenses incurred during business trips: professional meals, ground transport linked to business activities. Note: flights, hotels, and personal transport are not eligible.
FTCC members: minimum €1,000 in reclaimable VAT (20% fee). Non-members: minimum €3,000 in reclaimable VAT (30% fee). See pricing below for full details.
Frequently asked questions
Available to all registered businesses in Tanzania that have incurred expenses paid by their Tanzanian entity during professional activities in France.
For FTCC members, the minimum is €1,000 in reclaimable VAT. For non-members, the minimum is €3,000 in reclaimable VAT.
Eligible expenses:
- Trade shows and exhibitions (stand rental, participation fees)
- Supplier invoices for goods or services used in France
- Professional services (training, consulting, technical support)
- Professional hospitality (client meals, ground transport, accommodation linked to business activities)
Non-eligible expenses:
- Flights, train tickets, taxis, personal transport
- Hotels and car rental for personal use
- Gift purchases
- Any expense not directly related to business operations
VAT is applied at rates of up to 20% depending on the expense category.
Typically 4 to 10 months after submission to the French tax authorities.
No. The service is available to all registered businesses with eligible expenses in France. However, FTCC members benefit from a lower minimum threshold (€1,000 vs €3,000) and a preferential service fee (20% vs 30%).
Signed French mandate (the English translation is provided for reference only), BRELA certificate, original invoices and receipts, and any relevant contracts or agreements.
We provide feedback and resubmit where possible. Our proactive compliance checks minimise the risk of rejection.
Yes. All documents must be submitted to the FTCC by 1 June for expenses incurred during the previous calendar year. The French tax authorities must receive the complete application by 30 June.
Our service fee is deducted from the refund once received. Your business only pays if the claim is successful. There is no upfront cost.
Transparent, success-based fees
FTCC Members
Preferential rate for members
of recovered VAT amount
- Minimum €1,000 in reclaimable VAT
- End-to-end process management
- No upfront cost, pay only on success
- Full compliance and document verification support
Non-Members
Open to all registered businesses
of recovered VAT amount
- Minimum €3,000 in reclaimable VAT
- End-to-end process management
- No upfront cost, pay only on success
- Full compliance and document verification support