Paris Taxes

As a member of the EU, France requires a value added tax (VAT) of 19.6%, which is applied to a variety of goods and services (e.g. food, accommodations), though it is less for food (5.5%). Non-European Economic Community visitors to France who are taking these goods home may be refunded this tax for purchases totaling over €175 per store. When making purchases, request a VAT form, and present them at the détaxe booth at the airport. These goods must be carried at all times while traveling, and refunds must be claimed within 6 months.

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