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Clearer French compliance.
Smoother business expansion.

French VAT, customs declarations and local corporate services for cross-border e-commerce and international businesses.

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ABOUT US

A focused team with hands-on experience in France

We understand the documentation, procedures and communication points common to cross-border e-commerce, providing continuous support from tax registration and recurring filings to customs and local operations.

3,000+

French VAT returns and related compliance matters

Our lead consultants have supported more than a thousand businesses with French VAT filings and related compliance work.

FR

Direct communication in French

Every team member has studied and lived in France. We understand how French institutions work and communicate directly and accurately with the relevant authorities.

PARIS

Local support in France

From bank account appointments to in-person institutional communication, we support the practical steps involved in establishing and operating a business in France.

OUR SERVICES

Continuous support across your French operations

Services can be combined around your business scenario or engaged individually.

SERVICE 01

French VAT & OSS services

  • French VAT registration and returns for EU companies
  • Margin scheme filings for eligible second-hand goods sales
  • Tax audits and ongoing VAT compliance support
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SERVICE 02

Customs & intra-EU reporting

  • EORI applications or validation based on your customs plans
  • EMEBI and VAT recapitulative statements (formerly DEB)
  • Assessment of reporting scope and data requirements
  • Submission, authority follow-up and deadline reminders
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SERVICE 03

Corporate services in France

  • Company incorporation, articles and initial documentation
  • Bank account documentation, appointments and in-person support
  • Communication with tax authorities and commercial courts
  • Annual filings, address renewals, corporate changes and dissolution
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HOW WE WORK

Clear steps and predictable delivery

We assess the applicable requirements before moving forward, rather than applying a standard solution to incomplete information.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    We review your legal entity, transaction flow, warehousing, sales and customs arrangements.

  2. 02

    Scope & checklist

    We confirm the service scope, document checklist, quotation and expected turnaround.

  3. 03

    Submission & follow-up

    We prepare and submit the documents, then follow up on requests from the relevant authorities.

  4. 04

    Delivery & maintenance

    We communicate the outcome and clarify future filing, renewal and change requirements.

CONTACT

Tell us what you need

Briefly describe your business entity, transactions or plans in France. We will assess the scope and confirm the documents, expected turnaround and service boundaries.

TaxSmartEU
25 rue de Ponthieu
75008 Paris, France