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A TAX REPRESENTATIVE
AFC supports you as an accredited tax representative in France
A TAX AGENT
AFC can act as your agent in various European Union countries
A TAX REPRESENTATIVE
Scope of intervention
Helps companies established outside the European Union that perform commercial transactions subject to VAT in France.
In this case, you must appoint a tax representative in France.
VAT requirements
Identifies requirements.
Obtaining a VAT number
Performs the required procedures with the tax authorities in your name and on your behalf.
Reporting requirements
Fulfills your obligations to the tax department:
• Obtaining an EORI number (Economic Operator Registration and Identification)
• Filing VAT returns
• Filing trade of goods declarations (DEB/Intrastat) and European service declarations (DES/EC Sales List)
• VAT credit refund claims
Dealings with the tax authorities
Pay VAT.
In the event of a tax audit
Provides assistance.
A TAX AGENT
Scope of intervention
Works for companies established in the European Union that perform commercial transactions subject to VAT in France or in another European Union Member State.
In this case, you may appoint a tax agent.
VAT requirements
Helps you identify requirements.
Obtaining a VAT number
Performs or helps you perform the required procedures with the tax authorities.
Reporting requirements
Helps you manage your compliance or fulfills your obligations to the tax department:
• Filing VAT returns
• Filing trade of goods declarations (DEB/Intrastat) and European service declarations (DES/EC Sales List)
• Filing VAT credit refund claims
Dealings with the tax authorities
Liaises between your company and the tax authorities
In the event of a tax audit
Provides assistance.
Assists companies established outside the European Union which conduct commercial transactions subject to VAT in France.
In this context, appointing a tax representative in France is an obligation.
Context of intervention
AFC intervenes on behalf of companies established in the European Union which conduct commercial operations subject to VAT in France or in a member state of the European Union. In this context, it is possible to appoint a fiscal agent.
Identifies requirements.
VAT requirements
Helps you identify requirements.
On your behalf and in your name, we take the necessary steps with the tax and customs authorities.
Obtaining a VAT number
Completes the necessary formalities with tax and customs authorities in France or the European Union.
Fulfil your tax and customs obligations:
・Filing of VAT returns and payment of tax where applicable.
・Filing of Intrastat declarations and European service declarations (ESD).
・Filing claims for VAT credit refunds.
Declaratory Obligations
Assists you in managing your tax and customs obligations:
・Filing of VAT returns and payment of tax where applicable.
・Filing Intrastat declarations and European service declarations (ESD).
・Filing claims for VAT credit refunds.
AFC ADVISES YOU ON
Imports / exports of goods
Acquisitions / deliveries of goods
Storage of goods in France thanks to our partners
Purchase / resale of products and/or services
Triangular transactions
Preparation of invoices
THE BENEFITS FOR YOU
Reducing costs in a complex tax and customs environment
A presence on the European market at minimum cost
Managing operations from your home country
