France VAT registration threshold calculator
Compare the French EUR 85,000 goods threshold with the EUR 37,500 services threshold, then estimate VAT and headroom in the currency you actually invoice in.
Threshold
85 000 EUR
Calendar-year turnover (goods)
Standard rate
20% standard VAT
Planning default
Registration window
30 days
After the trigger
Zero-latency estimate
Your VAT position
Runs entirely in your browser. Adjust revenue, order size and payout model — no income data leaves this page.
≈ 144 orders / year
Payment & tax architecture
You collect tax, remit it and keep the platform fee lower — but you own every registration and filing.
20% standard VAT · planning default, not a quote.
Threshold radar
60.0%
of the registration threshold
Headroom
34 000 €
Registration window
30 days
Runway at run-rate
8.0 months
You still have headroom. Re-check the threshold monthly and keep customer-location evidence for every sale.
Annual tax
10 200 €
20.0% planning rate on 51 000 €
FX friction
1 678 €
2.2% FX drag + 556 € compliance
Net take-home
38 867 €
Self-Managed · 76.2% margin
Payout architecture comparison
Difference
+8 461 €
Merchant of Record keeps more at this revenue level
Merchant of Record fee assumption: 5% of gross. Tax collection and remittance are handled by the provider; the tax liability card shows what you would owe under the self-managed model. FX friction uses a fixed 2.2% planning assumption.
Runway assumes a flat monthly run-rate. Seasonal spikes, refunds and marketplace-facilitator sales can move the real registration date.
Official Compliance Note
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Cross-market view
How 51 000 € per year compares
Same annual revenue, converted at the site FX baseline
Planning estimates, not tax advice. Threshold 85 000 €. FX baseline: 2026-11-01.
How we calculate →The rule, unpacked
What the VAT threshold actually measures
The domestic goods threshold is EUR 85,000. The services threshold is EUR 37,500. Cross-border B2C sales generally use the EU EUR 10,000 OSS threshold.
Measurement basis
Calendar-year turnover (goods)
Use EUR 37,500 for most service activities.
Registration timing
30-day window
Confirm the effective date and any local agent requirements with Direction générale des Finances publiques.
Who must register
French-established businesses exceeding the relevant goods or services threshold, and cross-border sellers exceeding the EU OSS threshold for French consumers.
Exceptions & edge cases
The goods and services thresholds differ. A tolerance band can delay the point at which VAT is charged, but registration and invoicing obligations still need review.
Conditions to check
- Use EUR 37,500 for most service activities.
- The franchise en base regime has a tolerance band before VAT becomes due; confirm the current year's rules.
Rate context
The calculator uses a planning rate, not every rate
Reduced 10%, 5.5% and 2.1% rates apply to specific supplies.
The estimate is useful for sizing exposure, not for preparing a return. Product-specific rates, exemptions, reverse-charge rules and place-of-supply tests can change the amount you actually owe.
Source-backed answers
France VAT: common questions
Answers are tied to the linked official source and the conditions shown above.
01 What counts toward the VAT (TVA) threshold in France?
Domestic turnover for the franchise regime generally includes VATable goods or services. Cross-border B2C distance sales are measured separately for OSS purposes.
02 When does VAT (TVA) registration take effect?
Register once the applicable domestic threshold is exceeded. The OSS regime has its own registration and return timetable.
03 Does selling digital services change the VAT (TVA) threshold?
Digital services to French consumers are generally taxable in France. The EU EUR 10,000 threshold can apply to cross-border B2C digital sales.
04 Is this France tax calculator official tax advice?
No. It is a planning estimate based on the published threshold and rate linked on this page. Your products, customer location, marketplace sales and business structure can change the outcome. Confirm the current rule with the official source or a local adviser before registering, pricing or filing.
General information only — confirm the current rule with the official source.
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Official sources
- Primary
VAT registration and thresholds
Direction générale des Finances publiques · checked 10 nov. 2026
- Secondary
VAT in the European Union
Direction générale des Finances publiques · checked 10 nov. 2026
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