2026 tax deadlines for French businesses
A practical 2026 tax calendar for French companies covering VAT, CIT instalments, CFE, CVAE and annual filings.
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2026 tax deadlines for French businesses
Updated March 2026 - French companies must monitor VAT, corporate income tax instalments, payroll-related deadlines and annual tax filings throughout the year.
Core deadlines to monitor
- ▸monthly or quarterly VAT;
- ▸corporate income tax instalments;
- ▸the annual tax package;
- ▸CFE and CVAE-related payments;
- ▸payroll-linked tax and reporting obligations.
To go further, read our guides on the 2026 tax package deadline, the VAT group regime and VAT for SMEs.
Best practice
Treat tax deadlines as a production calendar with:
- ▸internal validation dates;
- ▸assigned owners;
- ▸cash-flow planning.
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Conclusion
The best tax calendar is one that is linked to accounting and treasury management, not just to legal due dates.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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