The 2025 Finance Act in France has significantly adjusted VAT rates, notably raising electricity and natural gas subscriptions from 5.5% to 20% effective August 1, 2025, while reducing VAT on renewable energy heat supplies to 5.5% starting March 1, 2025. Residential property renovation work, including fossil fuel boiler installations, will see an increase in VAT to 20% unless contracts are finalized before March 1, 2025; conversely, solar equipment installations in homes benefit from a reduced 5.5% rate effective October 1, 2025.
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France: VAT Rates and Updates Regarding Exemptions in the 2025 Finance Act
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Author: Nikola Novković
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