- French parliament reduces VAT on shoe and leather goods repairs
- VAT rate reduced from 20% to 5.5% on repair of shoes, leather goods, textiles, and bicycles
- Fédération Française de la Cordonnerie Multiservice (FFCM) welcomes tax change
- FFCM highlights importance of promoting circular economy and supporting local craftsmen
- FFCM warns of potential loss of skills and know-how without support for repair industry
Source: worldfootwear.com
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