France

On 30 October 2026, the French Government’s Service Public portal announced that the European Union will enforce new customs processing fees for all parcels imported into the EU from non-EU countries effective 1 November 2026. This measure implements the EU VAT e-commerce package adopted in 2021, which removes the VAT exemption for low-value consignments valued

On 26 October 2026, the French Government published a comprehensive package of economic support measures targeting businesses that suffered material damage during the civil unrest on 17 and 18 October 2026. The measures, coordinated by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and administered by the Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP), include immediate tax deferrals,

The Bulletin DGFiP Statistiques n°52, published on 20 October 2026, provides the definitive statistical assessment of the Taxe d’Habitation sur les Résidences Secondaires (THRS) for the 2025 fiscal year. The THRS, maintained after the 2018–2020 phase-out of the main residence tax, generated €4.12 billion in net revenue, a 9.7% decline versus 2024. The drop reflects

The French government has officially set the 2027 Plafond Annuel de la Sécurité Sociale (PASS) at €47,100 per year (€3,925 per month), representing a 3.2% increase over the 2026 ceiling of €45,600. Published by decree on 19 October 2026, this ceiling determines the maximum earnings base for calculating most social security contributions (old-age, sickness, maternity,

Effective 14 October 2026, the Caisse Nationale de Solidarité pour l’Autonomie (CNSA) has revised the income declaration procedures for beneficiaries of the Allocation aux Adultes Handicapés (AAH). Under the new rules, published in the Official Journal (Order of 10 October 2026), certain recipients must now declare their income quarterly instead of annually, specifically those whose

On 13 October 2026, the DGFiP announced the conclusion of a targeted tax audit of the declared association “BONDY MEME AVIE”, resulting in the imposition of administrative sanctions under Articles 1729 and 1741 of the General Tax Code. The audit, covering fiscal years 2021–2023, uncovered systematic underreporting of revenue from commercial activities (event organization and

On 12 October 2026, the Ministry of Ecological Transition launched a new official online simulator (Simulateur Chauffage Renouvelable) integrated into the France Rénov’ platform. The tool allows homeowners, landlords, and co-ownership syndicates to input property details (location, surface, current heating system, income level) and receive a personalized list of eligible renewable heating solutions (heat pumps,

On 9 October 2026, the French government via Service-Public.fr published an official update detailing the evolution of the fuel allowance (prime carburant) for professional travel through the end of 2026. This allowance provides a tax-exempt reimbursement mechanism for employees who use personal vehicles for business purposes, governed by specific regulatory ceilings and social contribution exemptions.

Starting 8 October 2026, the Directorate General of Public Finance (DGFiP) consolidated its fragmented professional contact centers into a single national hotline: 0 806 807 807 (free service + call cost). The line operates Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, staffed by 350 specialized agents trained on VAT, corporate income tax, payroll taxes,

On 1 October 2026, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance published detailed guidelines for fuel price support measures aimed at mitigating the impact of rising energy costs on households and businesses. The measures, announced by the government in late September 2026, comprise three distinct aid schemes: the “Grand Rouleur” allowance for high-mileage commuters, a