VAT Refund

Get a tax refund for expenses incurred while travelling in France.

Recover Your Value Added Tax (VAT) on Business Expenses in France

Attending trade shows, exhibitions, business missions, or events in France?
You may be eligible to reclaim up to 20% of your expenses through the French Value Added Tax (VAT) refund program.

The French-American Chamber of Commerce of New England (FACCNE) streamlines the entire process for you — from document preparation to refund submission — ensuring you recover the maximum amount possible, quickly and efficiently.

Why Claim Your VAT Refund?

VAT in France is high, and eligible refunds can represent a significant financial return for your company.
Refunds are generally processed within 1 to 3 months, minus a small service fee.

Eligible Expenses

You may claim VAT on a wide range of professional expenses, including:

Events & Trade Shows

Participation in trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences, seminars
Booth rental and setup
Room rental

Event Services

Furniture rental or purchase
Decoration and flowers
Hostesses, interpreters
Telephone, electricity, technical services
Transport of goods and machinery

Business Expenses

Restaurants, catering (food & beverages)
Diesel (up to 80% refundable)
Commercial vehicle rental
Intangible services such as:
- Advertising
- Legal services
- IT and consulting

Non-Refundable Expenses

To avoid surprises, please note that VAT cannot be recovered on:

Hotels
Tourist car rentals
Air, train, or taxi fares
Gifts

How to Apply

To start your VAT refund process, simply contact us with:

Original invoices showing the refundable French VAT
Signed mandate form (in French) authorizing FACCNE to act on your behalf
Bank routing information for the reimbursement
A document confirming your company’s legal status (e.g., EIN, TIN)

Original invoices are mandatory; copies cannot be accepted.

Ready to Recover Your VAT?

Our team will guide you every step of the way and ensure a smooth, compliant, and efficient refund process.

👉 Contact us today to get started: services(@)faccne.org