French VAT Refund Service
Many businesses don't realise they can recover up to 20% of their eligible professional expenses incurred in France. We manage the entire process on your behalf, 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.
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
- Priority processing
- No upfront cost, pay only on success
- Dedicated support from the FTCC team
Non-Members
Open to all registered businesses
of recovered VAT amount
- Minimum €3,000 in reclaimable VAT
- End-to-end process management
- Standard processing timeline
- No upfront cost, pay only on success
- Full compliance support
Any business with professional expenses in France
If your company has incurred business travel costs, attended a trade show, or paid a French supplier, you may be eligible to recover the VAT on those expenses.
Business travel to France
Professional meals, transport, and accommodation linked to business activities in France.
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.
FTCC members: minimum €1,000 in reclaimable VAT (20% fee). Non-members: minimum €3,000 in reclaimable VAT (30% fee). See pricing above for full details.
Required documents
English Translation
We provide a full English translation of the mandate for your reference.
Download translationOriginal Invoices
All invoices and receipts for eligible French expenses.
BRELA Certificate
Business Registration and Licensing Agency certificate.
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, transport, accommodation linked to business activities)
Non-eligible expenses:
- Hotels, car rental for personal use, flight/train tickets, taxis
- 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 (with English translation provided), 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. The French tax authorities must receive all documents by 30 June following the date the invoices were issued. This is a strict deadline set by the French administration.
Our service fee is deducted from the refund once received. Your business only pays if the claim is successful. There is no upfront cost.