Tax identification number in France: 2026 guide
How to distinguish the French tax number, VAT number and international TIN/NIF in 2026.
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Tax identification number in France: 2026 guide
Updated March 2026 - In practice, the phrase tax identification number may refer to different identifiers depending on the situation.
Do not confuse the identifiers
In a French business context, you may deal with:
- ▸the personal tax number;
- ▸the professional tax number;
- ▸the VAT number;
- ▸the international TIN/NIF;
- ▸and administrative identifiers such as SIREN or SIRET.
Read also our guides on the VAT group, online tax questions and the EORI number in 2026.
Why this matters
Using the wrong identifier can create invoicing, VAT and international compliance issues.
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Conclusion
The right identifier depends on the transaction and on the authority requesting it.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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