Is there tax on items in Europe?
Is there tax on items in Europe? VAT rates vary per EU country. The EU has set a standard minimum VAT rate of 15% for its 27 member countries. The actual VAT rates of the EU countries range between 17% and 27%. Switzerland is not part of the EU and has a standard VAT rate of 7.7%, which is far lower than neighboring countries.
What is France 30% tax?
For French residents : the 30% flat-rate levy (of which 12.8% for income tax and 17.2% in social levies) applies to investment income including dividends, interest and capital gains on the disposal of securities and shares. The 40% allowance on dividends and similar income does not apply.
How much is the VAT refund in France?
France will reimburse between 12% and 12% of the amount you spend during your trip on products subject to standard VAT rates. The minimum purchase threshold is 100 EUR. On this page, by entering the amount you spent, you can find out approximately how much of a VAT refund you can get.