Foreign companies that are not established in France but carry out operations there that fall within the scope of VAT must be identified there and file VAT returns.

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Companies established in a member state of the European Union can directly apply for a French VAT number, but companies established in a state that is not a member of the European Union must appoint a tax representative.

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As a tax representative, SOCACE takes care of obtaining a French VAT number, preparing VAT returns, submitting VAT refund requests and obtaining VAT refund