French VAT Refund Program of French-American Chamber of Commerce of the Carolinas (FACCC)

Claim Your VAT Refund
Are you a company in the United States whose employees travel to France for professional events and you don't know how to claim your VAT?
FACC-Carolinas, in partnership with the  Chambers of Commerce and Industry, France International ( CCI FI) helps you navigate  the French VAT refund system in accordance with the European Union rules. This service is available to FACC member companies that want a refund of the VAT spent in France for their business activities (participation in  trade shows, seminars, business trips).
The VAT is refundable for the following expenses:

• Venue rental, flowers, hospitality services, translations, telephone, electricity, transport of goods or machinery
• Catering and beverages, restaurant bills
• Gas (80 percent of the VAT)
• Furniture rental for business activities
• Professional services
• Advertising and similar services
• Commercial cars and van rentals

The VAT is not refundable  for hotels, car rentals for tourism, plane and train tickets, taxi fares and gifts.  
(This information is per Article 259 A and B of French General Tax code.)
Contact us for more information and the necessary forms.