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French VAT Calculator (TVA)

Calculate French TVA: enter an amount HT or TTC and get the breakdown at 20 %, 10 %, 5.5 %, or 2.1 %.

How to use the French VAT

  1. 01

    Choose whether your amount is HT (excluding VAT) or TTC (including VAT).

  2. 02

    Enter the amount and pick the applicable TVA rate.

  3. 03

    See the HT, TVA, and TTC amounts instantly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between HT and TTC?

HT (hors taxe) is the price before VAT. TTC (toutes taxes comprises) is the price after VAT. The TVA is the difference between the two.

Which rate applies to my purchase?

The standard rate of 20 % applies to most goods and services. Reduced rates apply to food (5.5 %), restaurants and accommodation (10 %), and reimbursable medicines (2.1 %).

Are these the current French VAT rates?

Yes. The rates shown are the 2026 TVA rates for metropolitan France as set by the Direction générale des Finances publiques.

Can I use this for business invoicing?

This tool gives accurate breakdowns for the standard TVA rates. For invoicing, always verify the applicable rate for your specific product or service with a qualified adviser.

About this tool

This calculator converts amounts between HT (excluding VAT) and TTC (including VAT) at any of France's four TVA rates: 20 %, 10 %, 5.5 %, and 2.1 %.

It runs entirely in your browser. No data is sent to any server.

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