Read the article: French Tax Refund 2026: Dates, Calculation and Key Checks Before SummerTaxation
French Tax Refund 2026: Dates, Calculation and Key Checks Before Summer
France's 2026 tax refund follows a three-stage calendar: a 60% advance paid in January, a summer settlement after the tax notice arrives, and a potential September clawback if the advance exceeded the actual credit due.
Read the article: Claiming a VAT credit refund: procedure and deadlines in 2026Taxation
Claiming a VAT credit refund: procedure and deadlines in 2026
Form 3519-SD, refund thresholds (€760 normal scheme, €150 simplified scheme), the 31 December N+2 filing deadline and appeals: the full procedure to recover a non-offsettable VAT credit.
Read the article: VAT Return in France 2026: CA3, CA12, Deadlines and PenaltiesTaxation
VAT Return in France 2026: CA3, CA12, Deadlines and Penalties
Monthly CA3, annual CA12, instalment payments, VAT credit refund, late filing penalties and error correction rights: the operational guide to French VAT returns, updated 2026 by Hayot Expertise (Paris).
Read the article: Property tax vs CFE on business premises: who pays what in 2026?Taxation
Property tax vs CFE on business premises: who pays what in 2026?
Property tax (owner), CFE (occupant): understand who pays what on business premises, tenant refactoring and impact on your business costs. Pitfalls to avoid.
Read the article: Family SARL in France: tax regime, advantages and limits in 2026Taxation
Family SARL in France: tax regime, advantages and limits in 2026
A family SARL (SARL de famille) allows close relatives to run a commercial or furnished rental activity together under personal income tax — with no time limit on the option. Here is what you need to know before setting one up in France.
Read the article: TASCOM 2026: retail floorspace tax, rates and who paysTaxation
TASCOM 2026: retail floorspace tax, rates and who pays
TASCOM 2026: a tax on retail businesses with over 400 m² sales floor and €460,000+ turnover. Learn the 5.74–34.12 €/m² scale, surcharges for large stores, and how to file the tax return.
Read the article: E-invoicing in France 2026: obligation, opportunity, and what it means for your businessTaxation
E-invoicing in France 2026: obligation, opportunity, and what it means for your business
Electronic invoicing becomes mandatory in France from 1 September 2026. Beyond the obligation, it delivers real gains in payment times, cash flow and tax control. Here is how to treat it as a performance project.
Read the article: Skills-based corporate philanthropy: valuation, cap and tax relief in France (2026)Taxation
Skills-based corporate philanthropy: valuation, cap and tax relief in France (2026)
Skills-based philanthropy lets any French company second employees to a public-interest body and claim a 60% tax reduction. Since Law 2024-344, valuation is capped at 3× the monthly social-security ceiling per employee.
Read the article: EV Charging Station Tax Credit in 2026: Conditions and Trade-offsTaxation
EV Charging Station Tax Credit in 2026: Conditions and Trade-offs
Article 200 quater C, €500 ceiling, smart T2 station, IRVE certification, co-ownership, ADVENIR, box 7ZQ: what a Paris-based taxpayer must arbitrate in 2026.
Read the article: Collaborative research tax credit (CICo) 2026: conditions and ratesTaxation
Collaborative research tax credit (CICo) 2026: conditions and rates
The 2026 CICo refunds 40% (50% for SMEs) of expenses entrusted to an approved research organisation, capped at €6 M. Conditions, calculation, extension and difference with the CIR.
Read the article: Conditions of service: what should you really expect?Taxation
Conditions of service: what should you really expect?
CGV, CGU, liability, payment, data and execution of the service: how to structure clear and solid conditions of service.
Read the article: When Will I Pay VAT for the First Time?Taxation
When Will I Pay VAT for the First Time?
When you start paying VAT depends on three factors: crossing the exemption threshold, opting for VAT voluntarily, or your filing regime. Here are the key dates and the first deadline in 2026.
Read the article: IOSS VAT obligations for e-commerce 2026: complete guideTaxation
IOSS VAT obligations for e-commerce 2026: complete guide
IOSS VAT obligations for e-commerce in 2026: €150 threshold, IOSS intermediary, interaction with OSS, ViDA impact. Legal framework and quantified trade-offs.
Read the article: How Much Should You Set Aside for Taxes and Contributions as a Self-Employed Person?Taxation
How Much Should You Set Aside for Taxes and Contributions as a Self-Employed Person?
Three simple rules as a percentage of turnover to reserve for social contributions, income tax, and VAT payable, depending on your business structure. Avoid cash flow surprises.
Read the article: Micro-BIC or Actual-Expenses Regime: How to Choose in 2026?Taxation
Micro-BIC or Actual-Expenses Regime: How to Choose in 2026?
Micro-BIC or actual-expenses regime: the right choice depends on your real figures, not on perceived simplicity. Learn how to compare the flat-rate allowance, deductible costs, depreciation and 2026-2028 thresholds before committing to a regime.