Tax (VAT) 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 tax (VAT) refund.

Tax refund

Reclaim the VAT from your MIPIM expenses

All non-French participants can apply for a VAT refund for the following expenses:
  • MIPIM resistration fees,
  • restaurant bills,
  • telecommunications charges,
  • decorations and services costs.
Please note that European companies must pay VAT in their home countries to be eligible.

How to claim your VAT refund

Apply for your tax (VAT) 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 tax (VAT) on your behalf.

The process is simple:
1.Register with TEVEA International.
2.Collect your original invoices.
3.Send them to TEVEA International.
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.

  • Here are 2 examples of tax (VAT) refunds by TEVEA International:
    Example 1 :
    Total expenses eligible for tax (VAT) refund: €2,400
    > VAT total (19.6%): €393
    >> Refund by TEVEA International: €318 (within 3 months)

    Example 2 :
    Total of expenses eligible to tax (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. You can also speak to TEVEA International representatives in the Registration Hall during MAPIC.

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