French tax representatives
Our accredited tax agents ensure that international businesses meet their fiscal and customs obligations efficiently, allowing them to operate seamlessly within France and the broader European market. They are able to offer the following services:
1. Tax Representation and Agents
Tax Representation: For companies outside the European Union conducting taxable transactions in France, our accredited tax representative can handle VAT registration, filing returns, and liaising with tax authorities.
Tax Agency: For EU-based companies, our tax agent can assist with VAT obligations in France and other EU member states.
2. VAT Compliance
Registration and Filing: managing VAT registration in France and the EU, preparing and submitting VAT returns, ensuring timely payment of taxes.
Refund Claims: Assisting in reclaiming VAT credits for both EU and non-EU companies, navigating the "9th Directive" and "13th Directive" procedures.
E-commerce Solutions: Providing guidance on the Import One Stop Shop (IOSS) and One Stop Shop (OSS) schemes, facilitating VAT compliance for distance sales of goods and services within the EU.
3. Customs Compliance
Declarations: Handling Intrastat declarations for goods movements and European Service Declarations (DES) for service transactions within the EU.
Import/Export Assistance: Supporting obtaining Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) numbers and ensures compliance with customs regulations for importing and exporting goods.
4. Excise and Environmental Taxes
Tax Obligations: Assisting companies liable for taxes such as the General Tax on Polluting Activities (TGAP), Domestic Consumption Tax on Natural Gas (TICGN), and Domestic Consumption Tax on Energy Products (TICPE), managing declarations and payments.
Outsourced Financial Management
We can also offer outsourced financial management, offering a range of services to enhance the financial operations of your business - transforming financial functions into strategic assets, driving growth and efficiency within organisations.
The key services include:
1. Administrative and Financial Boost
Process Optimisation: Assisting in streamlining administrative and financial processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
Financial Reporting: Providing support in generating accurate and timely financial reports, enabling better decision-making.
2. Smart Interim
Interim Management: Offering experienced interim professionals to fill temporary gaps in financial leadership roles, ensuring continuity in financial operations.
Team Support: Providing additional resources to support existing teams during periods of increased workload or transition.
3. 360° Audits
Comprehensive Assessments: Conducting thorough audits covering legal, social, and fiscal compliance to identify areas of improvement and ensure adherence to regulations.
Risk Management: Help in identifying potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
4. Coaching for Executives and Top Managers
Leadership Development: Providing coaching services aimed at enhancing the leadership skills of executives and senior managers.
Performance Improvement: Working with leaders to develop strategies for improving team performance and achieving organisational goals.
5. Software Change Management
Technology Optimisation: Assisting in evaluating and selecting new software systems to enhance technological tools.
Implementation and Training: Ensuring a smooth transition to new systems, from selection to implementation, including team training.
For more information on international tax advice or tax planning in France, Europe and beyond, please contact us on 0033 (0)1 53 57 49 10 or email us from our contact page and we’ll be happy to help.