Introduction: Why pharmacies need a specialist accountant#
A French pharmacy (officine) is a uniquely complex business, combining the constraints of a regulated health profession with those of a commercial enterprise subject to market pressures. In 2026, pharmacy owners face multi-rate VAT, evolving ROSP (public health incentive) targets, structural reforms to the economic model, and increasing pressure on margins.
This guide covers the key areas where a specialist chartered accountant (expert-comptable) adds value for pharmacy owners in France.
For full detail, please refer to the French version of this guide above.
Key areas covered#
- Multi-rate VAT management (2.1%, 5.5%, 10%, 20%) and LGO software integration
- Legal structures: SEL (SELARL/SELAS), SPFPL (pharmacy holding company)
- Owner remuneration optimisation: salary vs dividends arbitrage
- CAVP retirement planning and supplementary savings (PER, Madelin contracts)
- ROSP: calculation, provisioning and optimisation
- Stock management and working capital (BFR)
- Pharmacy valuation and transfer (LBO, OBO, Dutreil)
- Payroll under the pharmacy collective agreement (IDCC 1996)
- Digital tools: LGO integration, monthly dashboards, e-invoicing compliance
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Article written by Hayot Expertise
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Regulated French accounting and audit firm based in Paris 8, built to support companies across France with a digital and decision-oriented approach.
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