VAT refund service

Companies established outside France can recover VAT on a wide range of operational and event-related expenses:

• Trade shows, conferences, and seminars: Registration fees, booth rental, room rental, and admission fees
• Event organization and production: Furniture rental or purchase, booth decoration, floral arrangements, electricity, telecommunications, as well as hostesses/reception staff and professional interpreters
• Catering and hospitality: Business meals at restaurants, catering services, food, and beverages
• Intangible and professional services: Marketing, advertising campaigns, legal advisory, and IT services
• Logistics and fleet: Commercial vehicle rental, freight and transport of goods or machinery, and fuel expenses (including up to 80% refundable VAT on diesel)

Foreign companies or organizations established outside the EU that incur expenses in France can benefit from this service. Please note: the company applying for this service must not be registered for French VAT

French VAT reclaim procedures are technical, and administrative requirements regarding supporting documentation are strict. CCI France Japon handles the entire recovery process on your behalf:

• In-depth verification of your company’s eligibility
• Full preparation and filing of the official refund application
• Direct representation and liaison with the French tax authorities
• End-to-end monitoring until the actual disbursement of funds