VAT Consulting

The VAT applicable rules can sometimes be complex to understand and grasp, which is why the firm assists its clients, both French and international companies, on a daily basis in carrying out and securing their operations. 

The firm's consulting expertise is varied and adapted to the needs and specificities of each field of activity. For example, the firm helps companies to ensure the application of the right VAT rate. Indeed, the VAT rates applicable in certain areas can sometimes be complex and thus require a good understanding of the tax law and the specificity of each type of product. 

For example, the VAT rate of a product may depend on its destination: in the agricultural sector, for example, the VAT rate of certain products may change depending on the final destination of the product or its packaging. This is the case for animal foodd, for which the reduced VAT rate of 10% will apply for animals that can be used as human food, whereas pet food will be subject to the standard VAT rate of 20%. 

Similarly, the rules on VAT rates can also be complex in relation to plants - for example, the VAT rate may vary depending on the value of the container and any decorative objects that might be used. Finally, as an example, VAT on chocolate can also be a real headache for professionals. Indeed, the VAT rate will vary according to the cocoa percentage used, the size of the products (chocolate bites or candies), etc...

In addition to the question of VAT rates, the firm also intervenes to secure all of its clients' transactions. When there is a doubt as to whether VAT is applicable or not, the firm helps companies to understand the various applicable rules to ensure that they are understood and complied with.

As the VAT rules for companies operating internationally can be complex, the firm regularly advises companies on the application of so-called simplified VAT regimes such as those applicable to chain transactions, distance selling, consignment stocks, import VAT, intra-Community acquisitions and supplies, etc.