Standard VAT rate: 20%

Low VAT rate: 10% on some foods, some works of art, collectors items

Low VAT rate: 5.5% on medicines, some pharmaceutical goods, books, magazines

Minimum spend amount: EUR 100 in the same store on the same day

Time limit to export: before the end of the 3rd month, after the month of purchase

Ask in the store: in France, you must receive a Tax-Free form from the store. If you don’t receive a Tax-Free form in-store, you can’t get back the VAT. Your VAT is refunded by the Tax-Free company visible on the form.

Required for French Customs: 

• French stores: Tax-Free form issued by the French store (don't forget to ask the store when purchasing your goods)

• Stores from other EU countries: Any receipt/invoice showing store address, total amount, VAT amount, description of goods. We advise you to print a Tax-Free form as some customs departments in France do not want to provide proof of export without it.

• Passport

• If you have an EU passport; other proof of residence outside the EU

• Boarding pass

• Purchased items

• Purchase invoice/receipt