TAX FREE SHOPPING
How to shop Tax Free in France
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TAX FREE SHOPPING IN FRANCE
Guidelines for shopping tax free in France
VAT rates in France
Pharmacy goods 10 %
Food, books: 5.5 %
Reduced rate for certain products and services: 2.1 %
Minimum purchase amount: 100.01 EUR
Who is eligible for Tax Free Shopping?
● If you have permanent residence in a non-EU country
● If you are older than 16
● If you spend more than 100.01 EUR
How to Shop Tax Free
For more on how to claim your tax refund, including how to fill in the Tax Free Form, click here
Stamping period: Issuing month + 3 months
Validity of stamped Form: 6 months form the issuing date/ digitally stamped - unlimited validity
Electronically Stamping Your Form Using Pablo
Instructions for travellers from French customs authorities please consult N°51747#04
Tax Free goods:
Refunds are paid on goods that are exported in the traveller’s personal luggage.
Non-refundable goods:
● Tobacco
● Pharmaceuticals
● Cars and car parts
● Weapons
● Cultural relics more than 50 years old
● Postal stamps
Contact us
Completed Tax Free Forms which have been stamped by Customs can be sent to:
Payback
6 Lacet Saint Leon
98000 Monaco
If you have any questions you can contact us