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France Tax Calendar 2026–2027

Every Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) tax deadline explained in plain English — VAT, corporate tax, personal income tax, social security, and more. Covers key filing and payment dates required by the EU VAT Directive and national tax laws.

FrenchEuro (EUR)January 1 – December 31
43%of year
15Deadlines
7Passed
Jan '26Feb '26Mar '26Apr '26May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26Nov '26Dec '26

January2026

Jan15

VAT Return — December 2025 Due

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for December 2025 due for businesses on monthly filing.

CA3VAT
Jan30

Social Security — January Payment Due

Monthly social security contributions (URSSAF) payment due for January.

Social Security

February2026

Feb15

VAT Return — January 2026 Due

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for January 2026 due.

CA3VAT

March2026

Mar15

VAT Return — February 2026 Due

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for February 2026 due.

CA3VAT

April2026

Apr15

VAT Return — March 2026 Due

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for March 2026 due.

CA3VAT

May2026

May1

Corporate Income Tax Return — Filing Deadline

🏛 Labour Day

Deadline for filing corporate income tax return (2065) for calendar-year companies.

2065Corporate Tax
May15

VAT Return — April 2026 Due

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for April 2026 due.

CA3VAT

June2026

Current
Jun1

Personal Income Tax Return — Filing Deadline (Online)

Deadline for filing personal income tax return online for departments 01-19. Later deadlines for other departments.

2042Personal Income Tax
Jun15

VAT Return — May 2026 Due

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for May 2026 due.

CA3VAT

July2026

Jul15

VAT Return — June 2026 Due

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for June 2026 due.

CA3VAT

August2026

Aug15

VAT Return — July 2026 Due

🏛 Assumption Day

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for July 2026 due.

CA3VAT

September2026

Sep15

VAT Return — August 2026 Due

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for August 2026 due.

CA3VAT

October2026

Oct15

VAT Return — September 2026 Due

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for September 2026 due.

CA3VAT

November2026

Nov15

VAT Return — October 2026 Due

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for October 2026 due.

CA3VAT

December2026

Dec15

VAT Return — November 2026 Due

Monthly VAT return (CA3) for November 2026 due.

CA3VAT

Key Tax Categories

Browse the main tax categories for France. Each category includes key forms and filing requirements.

VATVAT Return
CITCorporate Income Tax
PITPersonal Income Tax
SSSocial Security
WHTWithholding Tax
CTCapital Taxes

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the VAT return due in this country?
VAT return deadlines vary by filing frequency. Monthly filers typically need to submit by the 15th-25th of the following month. Quarterly filers submit by the end of the month following the quarter. Always check with the local tax authority for specific deadlines.
When is the corporate income tax return due?
Corporate income tax returns are generally due within 5-9 months after the end of the financial year. Most countries follow the calendar year, with returns due between March and September of the following year. Extensions are often available.
What happens if I miss a tax deadline?
Late filing penalties vary by country and tax type. Common penalties include fixed fines, percentage-based penalties on tax due, and daily interest accrual. Penalties often increase the longer the delay.
Are VAT rules harmonised across the EU?
Yes, the EU VAT Directive provides a common framework. However, each member state has some flexibility in setting rates, thresholds, and specific deadlines. Cross-border transactions within the EU follow special rules including reverse charge mechanisms.
Do I need to register for VAT in multiple EU countries?
If you sell goods or services to customers in other EU countries, you may need to register for VAT in each country or use the One-Stop Shop (OSS) scheme to declare VAT centrally. The threshold for distance selling varies by country.

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This tax calendar is provided as a reference guide. Deadlines may change due to legislative changes or Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) announcements. Always verify with the {authority} website or a qualified tax professional. Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) website.

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