FRENCH
VAT REFUND
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According to French Tax Laws (Article 259 A), any service or activity taking place on French territory is subject to19.60% VAT (value added tax).
VAT can be reclaimed
for : Conference rooms and hiring of video equipment, stands, participation
fees, carpeting, electricity, telephone, catering, flowers and decoration, transport
of merchandise, security and cleaning of the stands.
Excluded : hotel accommodation for personnel and transport (taxis, car hire,
fuel etc.)
Foreigners submitted to the VAT can recover it by contacting :
Direction
des résidents à l'étranger et des services généraux
Centre des impôts des non résidents
Service inspection TVA
9 rue d'Uzès
TSA 39203
F-75094 Paris Cedex 2
Tél : +33 1 44 76 19 07 or 08 or 09
Fax : +33 1 44 76 18 74