Tax Refund

Tax Refund

MIPDOC Tax refund

All goods and services in France include a 19.6% Value Added Tax (VAT) (5.5% in cafés and restaurants) that may be refunded under certain conditions.

Find out here how to quickly and easily claim your VAT refund.

  • Reclaim the VAT from your expenses

    Reclaim the VAT from your expenses

    All non-French participants can apply for a tax refund for the following expenses:

    • Registration fees
    • Restaurant bills
    • Telecommunications charges
    • Decoration and services costs

    Please note that European companies must pay VAT in their home countries to be eligible. Terms and conditions apply.

  • How to claim your tax refund

    How to claim your tax refund

    Apply for your tax refund using one of these services:

    French government

    You can apply for your VAT refund free of charge by following the official instructions in French, English or in other languages.

    TEVEA International, Reed MIDEM’s official tax representative

    TEVEA International is a tax refund specialist that can recover your VAT on your behalf. The process is simple:

    1. 1- Register with TEVEA International
    2. 2- Collect your original invoices
    3. 3- Send them to TEVEA International
    4. 4- Receive your refund

    TEVEA International proposes 2 refund solutions:

    • Standard:
      Reimbursement within 3 months from the date you submit your request. The fee for this service is based on the amount declared, and will be deducted from your VAT refund.
    • Quick refund:
      Reimbursement within 1 week from the date you submit your request. An additional fee (3% of the total VAT amount) will be charged.

    TEVEA International proposes 2 refund solutions:

    • Example 1
      Total expenses eligible for VAT refund: €2,400
      VAT total (19.6%): €393
      Refund by TEVEA International: €318 (within 3 months)
    • Example 2
      Total expenses eligible for VAT refund: €30,000
      VAT total (19.6%): €4,916
      Refund by TEVEA International: €4,409 (within 3 months) or €4,262 (1 week later)

    • You can register online for a VAT refund with TEVEA International. For more information, please contact TEVEA International by phone, +33 (0)1 42 24 96 96, or email, mail@tevea.com. You can also speak to TEVEA International representatives in the Registration Area during the show.
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