- Exemption from French VAT in the insurance sector is complex and subject to change.
- Insurance transactions are taxed under specific rules to avoid unfair competition.
- Most insurance benefits are exempt from VAT.
- The exemption applies to services provided by brokers, general agents, and other intermediaries.
- It is important to understand the conditions for applying the exemption to avoid tax errors.
- The article clarifies the conditions for applying the exemption based on recent updates.
- It covers the legal foundations, specific conditions for intermediaries, and cases of particular attention.
- Practical recommendations are provided to help professionals avoid tax risks and optimize management.
- Article 261 C, 2° of the General Tax Code (CGI) provides for the exemption.
- The exemption applies to transactions directly related to insurance contract distribution and management.
- The tax authorities now analyze the nature of the benefits to determine if they are part of an insurance intermediary’s activity.
- Exempt benefits include subscription and management of insurance contracts, insurance intermediation, and claims management by intermediaries.
- Taxable services include administrative and accounting management, IT and support tasks, and financial and statistical studies.
- Insurance brokers play a critical role in distribution and management, including prospecting, advising, designing offers, and placing risks.
Source: cyplom.com
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