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Reduced VAT Rates for Agricultural Products: Guidelines and Updates as of 20/11/2024

  • Some agricultural inputs can be subject to a reduced VAT rate of 5.5% or 10%
  • Agricultural production includes various activities such as beekeeping, forestry, and sericulture
  • Products from agriculture, fishing, aquaculture, or poultry can qualify for reduced VAT rates
  • Parties can agree to waive procedures for invoices issued before September 30, 2024
  • Definition of products from agriculture, fishing, aquaculture, or poultry includes animal and plant products
  • Excluded from the definition are ornamental horticulture products and certain fertilizers
  • Reduced VAT rate of 5.5% applies to products intended for agricultural use
  • Products can also benefit from the reduced rate if used for human consumption

Source: bofip.impots.gouv.fr

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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