Tax compliance, without the stress
A French company has many tax obligations, with deadlines throughout the year. We set up a calendar for your situation and handle the filings provided for in the engagement letter:
- VAT returns (monthly, quarterly or annual)
- Corporate income tax instalments and balance
- Corporate tax return (liasse fiscale)
- Local business tax (CFE)
- Dividend reporting and related withholdings (IFU)
- Follow-up of your business account on impots.gouv.fr
The tax calendar of a French company
- Every month or quarter VAT return and payment, depending on your regime.
- 15 February Investment income return (IFU), if dividends were paid.
- 15 March, June, September and December Corporate income tax instalments, when thresholds are met.
- May Corporate tax return and balance of corporate income tax.
- 15 December Local business tax (CFE).
Main deadlines for a financial year ending 31 December. They vary with your year end, your regime and the year’s tax calendar: we track them for you.
Tax advice, for your decisions
Tax plays a part in most business decisions: income tax or corporate tax, VAT regime, investment, setting up a holding company, paying dividends, selling the business. We help you weigh the consequences of each option, strictly within the law, and document your choices.
Our role: to set out clearly the options provided by law, with their advantages and trade-offs, so that you decide with full knowledge.
Your goals, our answers
“I don’t want to worry about deadlines any more”
A shared tax calendar and returns prepared on time, with an alert on the amounts to set aside.
“I want the right regime”
On request, we simulate the options (income tax or corporate tax, VAT regime, group regimes) on your actual figures.
“I want secure filings”
Consistency checks and documentation of your tax choices.
The forecasts, cash-flow plans, dashboards, simulations, studies and analyses mentioned above are additional engagements, provided on request and quoted in advance in your engagement letter: the more frequent they are, the higher their cost.
Frequently asked questions
Does my business have to charge VAT?
It depends on your activity, turnover and regime. The thresholds of the VAT exemption scheme change over time: we check your situation and support you if you move into VAT.
How do corporate tax instalments work?
Corporate income tax is paid in quarterly instalments based on the previous year’s profit, then adjusted with the balance. The instalments can be adjusted in some situations.
What is the CFE?
The local business tax (cotisation foncière des entreprises) is due by most businesses, based mainly on the rental value of the premises used. New businesses are exempt in their first year.
Can I recover VAT on all my expenses?
No. VAT is recoverable on expenses incurred for the taxable business, with exclusions and limits (some vehicles, accommodation, gifts above a threshold).
Can you help if I have a tax or social security audit?
Yes, as a separate engagement offered only if an audit takes place and if you wish: preparing documents, dealing with the authorities, analysing the findings. It is not included in the usual accounting and tax engagement and is quoted separately.
What does French e-invoicing change for me?
Receiving e-invoices has been mandatory since September 2026; issuing them depends on company size. Read our article
The forecasts, cash-flow plans, dashboards, simulations, studies and analyses mentioned above are additional engagements, provided on request and quoted in advance in your engagement letter: the more frequent they are, the higher their cost.